Bureau of Motor Vehicles Registrations & Information
The Town of Harrison is an agent of the Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) and is authorized to issue new registrations and registration renewals to residents of Harrison. We are also a “truck town” which authorizes us to process new registrations and renewals for heavy vehicles as well as booster permits and transit plates.
NEW!! ORDER REPLACEMENT VEHICLE TITLES ONLINE
This service will provide a quicker response for processing lost titles. You must have the vehicle year, VIN, and mileage. The name, date of birth and driver license number of all owners and a Visa, MasterCard credit or debit card.
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 vehicle registration renewals, 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 Harrison is authorized to issue new registrations for passenger & combination vehicles, motorcycles, trailers, mopeds, motor homes, antique autos, farm vehicles, special equipment and commercial trucks.
1999 and newer vehicles need a Maine title. A vehicle 1998 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 1999 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. Purchase and Sales agreement (Bill of Sale) from the dealer which shows that sales tax has been collected.
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 (Monroney Label).
IF MOVING TO HARRISON 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 and you must bring in your most recent registration. Vehicle registration address changes can be done at the Town Office in person.
To change your Driver's License address, you must contact a branch of the Maine BMV.
IF MOVING TO HARRISON 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. If your vehicle is financed we need the name and address of your lienholder.
3. Proof of Insurance Coverage for the vehicle, as required by the State of Maine.
SPECIALTY LICENSE PLATES
Specialty license plates are available at the Town Office for an additional fee. We have Support Wildlife, Breast Cancer, Lobster, Conservation (Loon), Maine Black Bear, University of Maine, Agriculture, Support the Troops and Animal Welfare license plates. Purple Heart & Veteran plates are available at no extra charge with proper military documentation. Decals for Veteran plates can be obtained through the BMV or by visiting https://www.maine.gov/sos/bmv/registration/vetdecals.htm and/or https://www.maine.gov/sos/bmv/registration/decals.htm.
Vanity plates are available at any BMV branch. To check the availability of vanity plates & to order online, please click here.
ONLINE BMV FORMS & APPLICATIONS
Many BMV forms & applications are available to download & print at https://www.state.me.us/sos/bmv/forms/index.html
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