Code of Maine Rules
29 - DEPARTMENT OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE
250 - BUREAU OF MOTOR VEHICLES
Bureau of Motor Vehicles
Chapter 159 - RULES GOVERNING THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE PERMANENT, SEMIPERMANENT SEMITRAILER REGISTRATION PROGRAMS
Section 250-159-L - DOCUMENTATION TO ACCOMPANY NEW REGISTRATION APPLICATION
Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024
1. For semitrailers required to be titled the application for registration must be accompanied by an application for title, a Manufacturers Statement of Origin (MSO) or a valid title from another state showing the name of the registrant. If the title does not show the registrant's name then a Maine application for title must be filed. If a title from another state is presented the number on the registration application must be listed. Each agent must keep a copy of each title on file. The Bureau may verify the copy of the title during normal business hours.
NOTE: Photocopy of title or title number is acceptable.
If title is not required because of the age of the semitrailer the registrant must provide the Bureau with the current or previous registration, or a copy of the bill of sale showing the transfer to the applicant.
NOTE: Semitrailers with a model year of 1995 or newer must be titled.
A completed Sales/Use Tax form must also accompany the application. Even if no sales tax is due, a completed form must be filed. If sales tax is due it will be collected at time of registration.
2. NEW REGISTRATION APPLICATION
The application for registration accompanied by proper fee checked for the following information:
Semitrailer Information
If all required information is provided a clerk in the Trailer Unit will assign a plate number and validate the application. The white application must be retained for the files and the validated certificate will be issued. Plates will be provided according to Bureau of Motor Vehicles procedures.
Applications with missing information will be returned to the applicant or agent.
The signature requirement may be waived on the 25-year permanent plate.
3. RE-REGISTRATION APPLICATION
Reregistration process for next year, may begin on October 1st. The plates for the next year may be displayed beginning December 1st. The application for re-registration, accompanied by proper fee is checked for the following information:
Semitrailer Information
The signature requirement may be waived on the 25-year permanent plate.
If all required information is provided a clerk in the Long Term Trailer Unit will validate the application. The validated white application is retained for the files and validated certificate and plate are issued.
The Secretary of State may allow a registrant to use the same plate and number upon renewal.
NO SALES/USE TAX FORM OR TITLE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED AT TIME OF RE-REGISTRATION.
