Register a Vehicle
To regsiter a vehicle on Vinalhaven you have two options:
- Contact the Town Office (207) 863-4343
- (for renewals only) Renew your registration online with Rapid Renewal
New Registrations
If registering a new (or used) vehicle from a dealership: The Monroney Label (window sticker) showing the MSRP if new, Proof of insurance, mileage, a sales invoice that shows sales tax was paid, and the blue title application are needed.
If registering a vehicle from a private sale: Proof of insurance, a bill of sale, and the Title signed over to you (if the vehicle is 1995 or newer) are needed.
Note: The State of Maine is no longer doing double title applications. You CANNOT sell a vehicle that is 1995 or newer until you have received a title for it in YOUR NAME. You do not need to register the vehicle, but you do need to get the new title.
Registration Renewals
If you are re-registering a vehicle in Vinalhaven, you need to provide current proof of insurance on the vehicle (not past or future cards- it has to be effective on the date of registration), and the mileage of the vehicle. A previous registration is helpful, but not necessary.
If you are re-registering a vehicle that has never been registered in Vinalhaven before, we DO need a copy of the most recent registration, along with proof of insurance and mileage.
Renewing Online
Rapid Renewal service allows you to RENEW a current registration online by paying your local excise tax, state motor vehicle registration fee, and a small fee for this online service. New registrations or registrations that have been expired more than 7 months require visiting either your municipal office (if your municipality handles new registrations) or a Motor Vehicle Branch Office in person. What you will need to renew registrations using Rapid Renewal:
Your CURRENT vehicle registration—Data must be entered accurately
Your insurance card
Your vehicle's current mileage
Click Here to renew your registration using Rapid Renewal.
Click Here to sign up for vehicle registration reminders.
Some helpful links for more information or contact the Town Office (207) 863-4343