Maine Bill of Sale
Create a free Maine bill of sale for a vehicle, boat, trailer, firearm, or any item. Maine requires a signed bill of sale to title/register a vehicle bought from a private party or out-of-state dealer, the state BMV publishes an official Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale form, and notarization is not required. Fill in the form, preview it live, and download a PDF.
Maine requirements
Maine requires a signed bill of sale to title/register a vehicle bought from a private party or out-of-state dealer, the state BMV publishes an official Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale form, and notarization is not required.
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⚠ Maine requires a signed bill of sale to title/register a vehicle bought from a private party or out-of-state dealer, the state BMV publishes an official Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale form, and notarization is not required.
Vehicle Bill of Sale (Maine)
1. Parties
This Bill of Sale is made on ________________ between [SELLER NAME] ("Seller") and [BUYER NAME] ("Buyer"). The Seller sells and transfers to the Buyer all of the Seller's right, title, and interest in the vehicle described below.
2. Description of Vehicle
[Enter the vehicle details]
3. Purchase Price
For valuable consideration, the Buyer pays the Seller the total purchase price of $________, paid in full, receipt of which the Seller acknowledges.
4. Delivery
The Seller delivers possession of the vehicle to the Buyer on ________________, unless the parties agree otherwise in writing.
5. Federal Odometer Disclosure
Federal law (the Truth in Mileage Act, 49 CFR Part 580) generally requires the Seller to disclose the vehicle's mileage at the transfer of ownership, EXCEPT for vehicles 20 or more model years old, vehicles with a gross weight rating over 16,000 lbs, and non-self-propelled vehicles (such as trailers). If this disclosure is required for this vehicle, the Seller certifies that the odometer reads ____________ miles and, to the best of the Seller's knowledge, reflects the actual mileage — UNLESS one of the following is checked: ( ) the mileage stated is in excess of the odometer's mechanical limits; ( ) the odometer reading is NOT the actual mileage (WARNING — ODOMETER DISCREPANCY).
Buyer acknowledges receipt of this odometer disclosure: Signature: ______________________ Printed name: ______________________ Date: ____________
6. Condition and Warranties
The Buyer has had the opportunity to inspect the vehicle and accepts it in its current condition.
The vehicle is sold "AS-IS, WHERE-IS," with all faults. Except for the warranty of title below, the Seller makes no warranties, express or implied, including any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
Warranty of title: The Seller warrants that the Seller is the lawful owner of the item, that it is free of all liens and encumbrances, and that the Seller has the right to sell it.
7. Governing Law
This Bill of Sale is governed by the laws of the State of Maine.
Signatures
By signing below, the Buyer and Seller acknowledge that they have read, understand, and agree to this Bill of Sale.
Signature: _______________________________________
Seller — Printed name: ______________________
Address: ______________________________________
Date: ________________
Signature: _______________________________________
Buyer — Printed name: ______________________
Address: ______________________________________
Date: ________________
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This is a self-help template, not legal advice. Requirements vary by state and item — confirm your state's rules (notarization, DMV forms) before relying on it.
Maine Bill of Sale Requirements
Maine requires a bill of sale to title or register a vehicle. Notarization is not required for a Maine vehicle bill of sale. Maine publishes an official form (Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale (Maine BMV / Secretary of State)).
- A signed bill of sale is required to register/title a vehicle in Maine when bought from a private seller or an out-of-state dealer; a dealer sales agreement serves the same purpose for in-state dealer purchases.
- Maine's official BMV (Secretary of State) Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale form requires only seller and buyer signatures plus addresses and dates -- it contains no notary block, and notarization is not required. (A separate MVI-27 'Private Sale Complaint Petition' must be notarized, but that is not the bill of sale.)
- The official form captures purchase price (used to calculate sales/excise tax), vehicle year/make/model/VIN/body type/color, a lien-holder certification, and a built-in odometer disclosure statement.
- Titles are required for newer vehicles on a rolling 25-year threshold (as of Jan 1, 2026, model year 2001 or newer; 1995 is the legacy statutory baseline); for older/exempt vehicles the bill of sale establishes the ownership chain.
- Maine boat (vessel) registrations are handled by the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife and a bill of sale is required for casual/private sales.
Federal law (49 CFR 580) requires the seller to provide a written odometer disclosure on transfer for most vehicles; the federal exemption now applies to vehicles 20 or more model years old (vehicles model year 2011 and newer require disclosure through model year 2030 under the 2021 rule update). Maine's official Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale form has the odometer disclosure statement built in, with check boxes for 'exceeds mechanical limits' (rolled over) and 'not the actual mileage -- WARNING ODOMETER DISCREPANCY.' Source: Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles -- Register a Passenger Vehicle (documents required) and the BMV Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale form · official form.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does a bill of sale need to be notarized in Maine?
No — Maine does not require a vehicle bill of sale to be notarized, though notarization is always available as extra proof.
Do I need a bill of sale to register a car in Maine?
Yes, Maine requires a bill of sale to title or register a vehicle.
Is there an official Maine bill of sale form?
Yes — Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale (Maine BMV / Secretary of State). This generator produces a complete bill of sale you can use or attach.
Disclaimer
This Maine bill of sale generator provides a self-help document for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. RecordingLaw.com is not a law firm. Confirm your state's requirements before signing.