Updated May 31, 2022
Maine bill of sale forms proves the legal sale and purchase of anything from motor vehicles to personal items. The documents will prove not only a sale but also a change of ownership, providing information about the seller, buyer, and whatever is being sold. Some forms will require the presence of a notary public prior to signing.
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Boat Bill of Sale – Is used to show information with regard to the sale of the boat, change of ownership, and other information.
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Firearm Bill of Sale – Is utilized to prove the legal sale and purchase of a firearm in the state of Maine.
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General Bill of Sale – Is generally used between private parties for the sale and purchase of private property.
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Vehicle Bill of Sale – Can be used to prove the legal sale and purchase of a motor vehicle. This document will prove a change of ownership and is often needed to register a vehicle.
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Vehicle Registration Forms
- Bill of Sale;
- Odometer Disclosure Statement (Form MVT-32);
- Original Certificate of Title (if lost, see Motor Vehicle Title Replacement);
- Receipt of Excise Tax Payment (varies depending on municipalities);
- White & Yellow Copy of Registration Application (obtained at a local municipalities town office);
- Valid Maine Driver’s License;
- Blue Title Application (only vehicles from 1995 or newer);
- Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) Sticker (if the vehicle is brand new);
- Registration Fees;
- Proof of Insurance with Minimum Requirements; and
- Motor Vehicle Power of Attorney, if an agent shall represent the vehicle owner in any vehicle-related matters.
Boat Registration Forms
- ATV, Boat and Resident Snowmobile Registration Application;
- Bill of Sale;
- Certificate of Title; and
- Registration Fees.