How To Register Your Trailer
- Power of Attorney required for all registrations.
- If your trailer is already REGISTERED OR TITLED to you in your state:
- Is your trailer a new purchase (private party, dealer, or business)?
- Does it weigh less than 3000 lbs when empty?
- REGISTER HERE and upload a copy of your BILL OF SALE** and if purchased from a dealer – a completed certificate of origin. See below for requirements.
- Does your trailer EXCEED 3000 lbs when empty and is 2000 or newer?
- REGISTER HERE. You will be prompted to MAIL the ORIGINAL documents to our office:
- Original title or certificate of origin showing transfer of ownership
- Copy of the bill of sale
- Our original notarized Power of Attorney
- Mail these documents with tracking
- Does it weigh less than 3000 lbs when empty?
- Is your trailer a HOMEMADE trailer or is your VIN number less than 17 digits?
- If your trailer VIN is less than 17 digits we will need a title copy or our MVT10 form filled out and signed by your local law enforcement.
- If your trailer is HOMEMADE: Maine will only accept a VIN that is State assigned.
- Please forward a copy of the title with your State assigned VIN or our MVT10 form filled out and signed by your local law enforcement. This can be found in the forms tab.
** Your bill of sale must include ALL of the following:
Buyer & seller names, addresses & signatures
Trailer: MAKE, YEAR, VIN
Purchase Price & Purchase Date
- All proof of ownership must include the owner’s full name & full VIN number
- Submitting a certificate of origin – transfer of ownership must be completed on the back including buyer’s name and address
- Your order includes a Maine plate & registration card
Please note: If your order remains on hold due to incomplete documentation after 90 days your order may be subject to a cancellation. It will be refunded back to the original method of payment minus a $25 cancellation fee.