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How much will it cost to renew my registration?

The calculator below will help give you an idea of what it will cost to renew the current registration on your passenger vehicle.

Please note, this is only for estimation purposes – the exact cost will be determined by the municipality when you register your vehicle.

This calculator is for the renewal registrations of passenger vehicles only.
First, you will need the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for your vehicle.

MSRP is the "sticker price" of the vehicle and its accessories. It is NOT necessarily what you paid for the vehicle.

There are several ways to find the MSRP:
  • If you are renewing an existing registration, the MSRP is called the "Base Price" on your current registration form (upper right-hand corner of the registration document);
  • You may also be able to find the MSRP online at sites such as MSN Autos:
    • Navigate to MSN Autos
    • Under Used Cars, select the make and model of your vehicle and click "Go"
    • You'll be taken to a page for all years of the particular vehicle.
    • Select the year of your vehicle and click on the "Prices" tab
    • You'll see a chart showing the MSRP of your vehicle in various trim packages.
MSRP digits only (i.e. 22000) $ 
Year of auto
Plate type
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What you need to bring with you for:

Vehicle Renewals:
*  A current State of Maine Insurance Card
*  The expiring registration
*  The current mileage
New Registration, Maine Dealer Sale:
*  The Title Application (blue)
*  Purchase Agreement
*  Factory Window Sticker, if Brand New Vehicle
*  We have most style of license plates available here.
New Registration, Private/Casual Sale:
*  A Bill of Sale
*  Previous owners Title (if 1995 or newer), signed over to the new owner

Transfers, Maine Dealer Sale:
*  Registration of the vehicle you are transferring from.  You must no longer own that vehicle, it must be traded, sold or junked in order to transfer.
*  The Title Application (blue)
*  Factory Window Sticker, if brand new
*  Current mileage
*  Current State of Maine Insurance Card
Transfers, Private/Casual Sale:  
*  Registration of the vehicle you are transferring from.  You must no longer own that vehicle, it must be traded, sold or junked in order to transfer.
*  A Bill of Sale
*  Previous owners Title (if 1995 or newer) signed over to the new owner

New Maine Residents:
*  You will need your out of state registration
*  You will need your out of state Title or loan documents showing what financial institution holds the title

Please call the office for special situations, such as:  out-of-state sales, name changes, additions or deletions to registrations, duplicate registrations, etc.  (207) 785-3658.