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BOAT REGISTRATION SUMMARY

State of Maine

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          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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