MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION
The Town of Gray is an agent of the Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) and is authorized to issue new registrations and registration renewals to residents of Gray.
REGISTRATION RENEWALS
The Town Office is authorized to issue registration renewals for passenger & combination vehicles, motorcycles, mopeds, trailers, tractors, special equipment, handicapped, firefighter, antique autos, motor homes, and trucks registered for the same gross weight as the previous year.
For online renewals of vehicle registration, click here.
At the time of your registration renewal, you must provide:
1. Proof of Insurance Coverage for the vehicle, as required by the State of Maine
2. Previous Registration
3. Current Mileage
NEW REGISTRATIONS
The Town of Gray is authorized to issue new registrations for passenger & combination vehicles, motorcycles, trailers, mopeds, motor homes, antique autos, farm vehicles, special equipment and commercial trucks to be registered for no more than 9000 pounds gross vehicle weight.
As of January 1, 2008, 1993 and newer vehicles need a Maine title. A vehicle 1992 and older does not need a Maine title.
PRIVATE SALE
To register a vehicle purchased through a private sale, the new owner must provide the following items at the time of registration:
1. A bill of sale that includes the make, serial (VIN) number, the date of the sale, and amount paid. This must be signed by the seller & the new owner(s).
2. If the vehicle is 1993 or newer, the title from the previous owner is required. The back of the title must be filled out to the new owner(s) and signed by the previous owner(s).
3. Proof of Insurance Coverage for the vehicle, as required by the State of Maine.
4. Current Mileage
DEALER SALE
To register a vehicle purchased through a Maine dealer, the new owner must provide the following items at the time of registration:
1. Application for Maine Title from the dealer.
2. Green Sales Tax form from the dealer.
3. Proof of Insurance Coverage for the vehicle, as required by the State of Maine.
4. Current Mileage
5. If the vehicle is brand new, you must also provide the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price window sticker or a copy of the sticker.
IF MOVING TO GRAY FROM ANOTHER TOWN IN MAINE
Maine law requires the Secretary of State be notified when you change your address. This must be done within 10 days of the change. There is no fee. Vehicle registration address changes can be done at the Town Office in person or by completing a Request for Change of Address at http://www.maine.gov/sos/bmv/address.htm
IF MOVING TO GRAY FROM ANOTHER STATE
Persons moving to Maine from another state, within 30 days of residency, by Maine law, must register their motor vehicles at their Town Office. At the time of registration, the vehicle owner will need to provide:
1. The most previous state registration.
2. The title to the vehicle from the previous state where you resided.
3. Proof of Insurance Coverage for the vehicle, as required by the State of Maine.
Please note that you will not be sent a renewal notice for your vehicle registration. You must obtain a new driver’s license within 30 days of moving to Maine.
SPECIALTY LICENSE PLATES
ONLINE BMV FORMS & APPLICATIONS
DRIVER’S LICENSES AND STATE ID CARDS
Driver’s licenses and state identification cards are obtained through the BMV. For a list of BMV locations & hours of operation, please click
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