A Maine bill of sale form is used when a person sells an item in exchange for payment. The seller can also complete a bill of sale to gift an individual their personal property. The document records the names and addresses of the parties, identifying info on what was sold, the amount paid, and their signatures.
Things to know
Maine does not require notarization of bill of sale forms.
Owners must give buyers the official certificate of title upon selling a boat or car.
Buyers can purchase a gun through a private sale without needing a permit.
Payment – The amount owed by the owner depends on the boat’s horsepower.
Title – The owner must have a signed, authentic copy of the certificate of title.
Firearms
Maine residents do not need to obtain a purchase permit or register their firearm(s). When carrying out a private sale, the owner does not need to look into the buyer’s criminal and mental background. However, the person purchasing the gun cannot have felony charges and must be of sound mind.
Vehicles
Visit a BMV Office Monday through Friday during operating hours to submit documents.
Vehicle Bill of Sale – An official state form that includes details of a sale between the buyer and seller.
Residents must visit a BMV branch office to register their trailer.
Trailer Bill of Sale – Individuals complete this document upon selling or acquiring a new or used trailer.
Payment – Trailer costs depend on the trailer’s weight and registration duration.
Sales Tax – When buying a new trailer, the fees include sales tax. If the resident purchases a used trailer through a private sale, they must pay 5.5% sales tax during their registration appointment.
Title – Owners of dealer purchased trailers (model year 1995 or newer and over 3,000 pounds) must submit a blue title application. If the person acquired a trailer through a private seller, they must present the signed title in their name.
Identification (ID) – A state or government document that contains details about the applicant.
Boat Bill of Sale – A form confirming the purchaser compensated the seller when obtaining ownership of a vessel.
Firearm Bill of Sale – Refers to any gun that a seller legally transferred to a buyer.
General Bill of Sale – The broadest bill of sale form that a buyer and seller use to exchange personal property.
Trailer Bill of Sale – This form an owner to show another entity that they legally acquired a utility trailer from a seller.