Our Maine boat
registration summary presents an overview of boat titling, registration, loan
perfection, and operational requirements for the State of Main. More detailed information, forms, guidelines, and a complete
listing of resources are obtainable by downloading a
Boat Registration Kit
for this state. You will also find an extensive listing of general
purpose state level boat and trailer registration forms on our Forms
page.
Please visit our
State page for additional
articles and information regarding state level boat registration, titling,
and operational requirements.
The information presented here is subject to change and should be
confirmed with the respective state agency.
Boat Registration Numbering
The boat
registration number prefix for Maine is "ME". There are
approximately 113,000 boats registered in this state.
Title Requirements
Boat title
certificates are not issued. This is a registration only state.
Registration Requirements
All motorboats of any size, must be registered, except
lifeboats and boats used exclusively for racing purposes. Coast Guard documented vessels are exempt from
registration. Boat registration certificates are renewed on a yearly basis.
Sales Tax
Sales tax is due on boat transactions and a yearly excise tax
applies to boat registrations.
Loan Perfection
A UCC
financing statement is used to perfect a lender's interest for
boats registered in Maine. Recording information can
be found in our boat registration kit for this state.
Registration Agency
The
Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife administers boat
registrations for the State of Maine.
Registration Records
Boat
registration records are maintained indefinitely by the State of Maine. Detailed information on how to
obtain verbal and written reports for existing records can be found in our
boat registration
kit for this state.
Ownership Designations
Joint
ownership terms are not specified on boat registrations.
Residency Requirements
The owner's
residency is not required if a boat is located within the State
of Maine.
Electronic Titles
Not
applicable.
Hull Inspections
Not
required.
Outboard Motors
Registration
and title certificates are not issued for outboard motors.
Notary Regulations
Notaries in
the State of Maine are
commissioned for 7 year terms, no bonding is required, and notary
seals are optional.
Visitation Period
Boats that
are Coast Guard documented or registered in another state enjoy
a visitation period of 60 days.
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