Maine Boat (Vessel) Bill of Sale Form

Maine requires motorboats of any size to be registered before use on Maine waters unless an exemption applies. New boat registrations are completed in person.

• Bill of Sale or dealer paperwork, showing the boat information and purchase details.
• Boat Registration Form
• Excise tax payment, paid to the proper town before registration when required.
• Payment for registration fees.
• Proof of sales tax paid, or Use Tax Certificate, required for new registrations.
• Prior Maine registration number, if the boat was previously registered in Maine.

Out-of-State Purchase

• Proof of sales tax paid, or Use Tax Certificate, if sales tax was not collected or proof is needed.
• Registration information, if the boat was previously registered.

Source: Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife (Boating; Boat Registration Form)