Motor Vehicle Dealer Licensing

The Dealer Section issues and maintains the records of licensed dealers in the state and the plates associated with those licenses. The section provides information on the requirements to obtain a dealer's license and the laws, rules and regulations to maintain the license.

Dealer licenses expire on the last day of the month one year from issuance.

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MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER INFORMATION
HELPFUL LINKS TYPES OF LICENSE PLATES ISSUED

Dealer Laws
Catalytic Converter Processes

  • New Car & Used Car Dealer
  • Motorcycle Dealer
  • Equipment Dealer
  • Heavy Trailer Dealer (over 3000 lbs.)
  • Boat/Snowmobile Trailer Dealer (under 3000 lbs.)
  • Recycler
  • Loaner Plates
  • Transporter Plates
  • Wrecker Plates
  • Vehicle Auction (no plate)
Dealer Rules
Definitions
Fees
Forms
Requirements
Who must apply for a Dealer License and How?

List of New Car Dealers
List of Used Car Dealers
List of Recyclers

 

For all insurance related questions, i.e. bonds or R1348 forms, or to submit insurance verification, please email the Dealer Section at: MEDealer.Insurance@maine.gov or fax the Dealer Section at: 207-624-9126.

For all other dealer related inquiries, contact the Dealer Section at: dealerlicensing.bmv@maine.gov or by telephone at 624-9000 ext. 52143.