Maine Bill of Sale Template
Fill out a Maine bill of sale below and download a clean, print-ready PDF — for a car, boat, trailer, or any general item. Free, no signup. The preview updates as you type.
Maintained by Rapi Stack · Every state-specific figure on this page is cited to its statute or official agency page · Dataset last verified 2026 · Not legal advice.
How a bill of sale is used in Maine
Practical steps that follow the sale in Maine — where the title goes, deadlines, and forms — each taken from the state agency or statute.
- Where to file. Title and registration in Maine go through the Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles, Division of Title Services (Department of the Secretary of State). — Maine BMV Form MVT-12 Release of Lien (Rev 9-2021) ↗
- Official form. Maine publishes its own bill of sale form (Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale (Maine BMV, un-numbered form; includes Odometer Disclosure Statement and Lien Holder Information)); the DMV may prefer it for title work, so attach it to this one when in doubt. — Maine BMV – Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale (PDF) ↗
- Odometer. 29-A M.R.S. §752 codifies the federal Truth in Mileage Act: the transferor must furnish date, odometer reading (no tenths), names/addresses, vehicle identity and a certification (actual / exceeds mechanical limits / not actual) on the title or a Secretary of State form; the BMV bill of sale carries this Odometer Disclosure Statement. — 29-A M.R.S. §752(1) (data extracted 10/20/2025) ↗
Each point links to the Maine source it was taken from. Rules change; confirm before relying on them.
What Maine requires · as of 2026
- Notarization
- Not required
- Official state form
- No — use this template
- Find it official
- Maine DMV ↗
Source: Maine BMV / DMV.ORG · verify ↗. Notarizing is optional here.
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Using it with the Maine DMV
For a vehicle, the buyer usually needs the signed bill of sale — with the signed title — to transfer ownership and register the vehicle. Some states provide their own official form or require notarization. Confirm the exact documents on the Maine DMV website before you file, and keep a signed copy.
Transferring land or a house? A bill of sale doesn’t cover real estate — that takes a deed, signed and recorded in the local land records. For a transfer between family members or into your own LLC, the Maine quitclaim deed page sets out the state’s signing and recording rules.
Frequently asked questions
Is a bill of sale required in Maine?
A bill of sale is strongly recommended for any private sale in Maine because it documents the transfer, the price, and the "as-is" condition — protecting both buyer and seller. For a vehicle, the Maine DMV may also require it (or its own form) to transfer the title and register the vehicle. Check current requirements with the Maine DMV before you file.
Does a Maine bill of sale need to be notarized?
No — Maine does not require a bill of sale to be notarized (as of 2026). Notarizing is optional and adds proof, but isn’t needed to transfer the vehicle. Source: Maine BMV / DMV.ORG.
How do I fill out and download the Maine bill of sale?
Enter the seller, buyer, item, price, and date in the form on this page. The document preview updates as you type. When it looks right, click "Download / Print PDF" and save it or print it — then both parties sign. Keep a copy each.
Is this Maine bill of sale legally valid?
A bill of sale is generally valid when it accurately identifies the parties and the item, states the price and date, and is signed by both the buyer and the seller. This template covers those elements. It is a general template, not legal advice — for high-value or complex sales, have an attorney review it.
Does Maine have an official bill of sale form?
Yes — Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale (Maine BMV, un-numbered form; includes Odometer Disclosure Statement and Lien Holder Information). The DMV may prefer it for title work; you can attach it to the bill of sale you generate here. Source: Maine BMV – Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale (PDF).
Where do I register a vehicle bought from a private seller in Maine?
Title and registration in Maine are handled by the Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles, Division of Title Services (Department of the Secretary of State). Bring the signed title, this bill of sale, and proof of insurance and ID. Source: Maine BMV Form MVT-12 Release of Lien (Rev 9-2021).
How Maine compares
Computed from our 51-jurisdiction dataset (as of 2026). Source for Maine: Maine BMV / DMV.ORG ↗.
- Maine is one of 47 of 51 jurisdictions that do not require notarization (3 require a notarized bill of sale for vehicle sales; 1 require notarization only in some situations).
- Maine is one of 18 of 51 jurisdictions that have no official form (any complete bill of sale is accepted) (28 publish an official DMV bill of sale form; 5 have an official form for some transactions only).
The rest of what Maine requires
The figures below are Maine's, not national averages — each one is the value we verified for this state, with the statute it comes from. Follow a row to the full Maine page for that document.
- Security deposit cap · as of 2026
- 2 months' rent 14 M.R.S. §6033 ↗
- Deposit return deadline · as of 2026
- 30 days after move-out 14 M.R.S. §6033 ↗
- Notice to end a month-to-month tenancy · as of 2026
- 30 days 14 M.R.S. §6033 ↗
- Notice for unpaid rent · as of 2026
- 7 days to pay or quit 14 M.R.S. § 6002 ↗
- Small claims limit · as of 2026
- $10,000 14 M.R.S. § 7482 (as amended by PL 2025, c. 261); Maine Rules of Small Claims Procedure ↗
- Where you file · as of 2026
- Small claims proceedings in the Maine District Court · filing fee $70 to enter a small claims action (includes a $15 mediation fee) under the Judicial Branch fee schedule, Administrative Order JB-05-26 (A. 3-26), effective March 9, 2026; optional clerk service is $15 per party. 14 M.R.S. § 7482 (as amended by PL 2025, c. 261); Maine Rules of Small Claims Procedure ↗
- Rental application fee · as of July 2026
- Limited to the actual cost of screening Maine Legislature ↗
- Power of attorney signing · as of 2026
- Notarization required 18-C M.R.S. §5-905 ↗
- LLC operating agreement · as of 2026
- Required by statute 31 M.R.S. § 1502(15) (definition); 31 M.R.S. § 1531(1)(B) (agreement must exist); 31 M.R.S. § 1521 (scope) ↗
- Recording a deed · as of 2026
- County Registry of Deeds (Register of Deeds) · no witnesses 33 M.R.S. § 203 ↗
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