Overlimit Permits
Telephone: 207-624-9000, ext. 52134
Fax: 207-622-5332
International Registration Plan Changes for Full Reciprocity
In October 2013 the International Registration Plan (IRP) was amended by ballot to include the provisions of the Full Reciprocity Plan (FRP) to be effective January 1, 2015. The amended Plan will allow full reciprocity for all apportioned vehicles in all IRP member jurisdictions; eliminate all current IRP estimated distance provisions; and make IRP more efficient, equitable, and flexible for its member jurisdictions and registrants.
When the FRP is fully implemented IRP cab cards will show all member jurisdictions, eliminating the need for registrants to:
International Registration Plan
Telephone: 207-624-9000, ext. 52135
Fax: 207-624-9062
Frequently Asked Questions About Farm Vehicles
When do I need a commercial plate?
Commercial Vehicle Safety Inspection
Most commercial vehicles (including trucks, buses, trailers, semi trailers and tow or converter dollies), which use public highways in interstate or intrastate commerce to transport passengers or property are required to have an annual commercial vehicle safety inspection when:
For-Hire Insurance
Telephone: 207-624-9000, ext. 52131
Fax: 207-622-5332
Summary of For-Hire Insurance Requirements
The Secretary of State may not register any motor vehicle for rent, lease, hire or livery and a person may not operate a motor vehicle on any public way in Maine until the owner or owners of that vehicle procure insurance or bond covering the operation of that vehicle by:
53-foot Trailer Permits
As of January 1, 2004:
53 foot trailer permits are no longer required.
As of March 8, 2006:
Vehicles that are not over 74 feet in overall length, with semitrailers between 48 and 53 feet long, may now be operated on all highways in Maine.
Vehicles that exceed 74 feet in length may operate only on the follow roads and within 1 mile of these roads:
Commercial Vehicles/Motor Carrier Services
Motor Carrier Services is the motor carrier one-stop location for the State of Maine. This office is responsible for the International Registration Plan (IRP); Fuel Tax Licensing and Reporting, including the International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA); For-Hire Insurance; and Unified Carrier Registration (UCR); and the issuance of Overlimit Permits. This office is also responsible for certain Motor Carrier Safety Programs.
Special Mobile Equipment Registration Fees
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Farm Truck and Motor Home Registration Fees
| Gross Vehicle Weight | Fee |
|---|---|
| From 0 pounds gross weight to 6,000 pounds gross weight | $21.00 |
| From 6,001 pounds gross weight to 10,000 pounds gross weight | $27.00 |
| From 10,001 pounds gross weight to 12,000 pounds gross weight | $32.00 |
| From 12,001 pounds gross weight to 14,000 pounds gross weight | $39.00 |
| From 14,001 pounds gross weight to 16,000 pounds gross w |