Register a Vehicle / Boat / Trailer

I Have a New Car & Need to Register It

If you purchased the vehicle from a Maine Licensed Dealer, then you will need the window sticker (if the vehicle is brand new), a Title Application Form, your invoice , proof of insurance and the current mileage. And if the vehicle is leased, then the lease agreement also must be provided. Bring all of these items to the Treasury Office to pay the excise tax.

If you purchased the vehicle in a private sale, then you will need the prior title (if the vehicle is 25 years old or newer) signed by the previous owner listing you as the purchaser, a dated bill of sale that clearly identifies the vehicle, including the vehicle identification number, the seller's name, your name as the purchaser and the sale price, proof of insurance and current mileage. Please note that the City does not complete private sale registrations, so after paying the excise tax you will need to go to the State of Maine Department of Motor Vehicles located at 396 Griffin Road. The State will require you to fill out a new title application and a sales form. Both of these forms are available in the Treasury Office for your convenience.

If you want to use an old set of plates or transfer plates, please bring your most recent registration to City Hall so that it can be determined if they can be used.

I Want to Renew My Registration

• As a convenience for Bangor residents, car registrations can be handled online through Rapid Renewal.
• You will need your current valid registration, current mileage and insurance information.

You may also visit the Treasury Office, located on the first floor of City Hall, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

If a resident is new to Bangor and needs to renew a registration, the following items will be needed: the most recent registration, proof of residency (such as a bank statement or bill), valid insurance card and mileage.