Maine - Cancel Or Reactivate a Registration

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Procedure

Cancel a Registration:

1. Obtain a Cancellation Form and complete the Registration Data portion of the form. Do not forget to have all parties listed on the registration sign in this area. Note: If there are exceptional circumstances where you cannot obtain all signatures, call 624-9000, ext 52149 for guidance.
2. Have the Cancellation Form notarized. This can be done at any notary public location or a Motor Vehicle branch office.
3. Go to a Branch Office of the Bureau of Motor Vehicle (BMV).
4. Submit the form, registration certification and plates. Or you can mail it at the BMV Main office. If available, turn the plates and registration certificate in with the form.
5. The branch manager or main office staff will sign the form and provide/mail a copy to you to use as proof you have cancelled the registration.
6. If you mailed the form to BMV, be sure to include a current mailing address.

Note: Once the Bureau cancels a registration, the excise tax and registration fees are non-transferable unless reactivated.

Activate a Cancelled Registration:

1. Print a copy of the Activation Form and complete the Registration Data portion of the form. Do not forget to have all parties listed on the registration sign in this area. Note: If there are exceptional circumstances where you cannot obtain all signatures, call 624-9000, ext 52149 for guidance.
2. Have the Activation Form notarized. This can be done at any notary public location or a Motor Vehicle branch office.
3. Submit the form at a branch office or mail it to BMVs main office.
4. The branch manager or main office staff will sign the form and provide/mail a copy to you to use as proof you have activated the registration. If you mailed the form to BMV, be sure to include a current mailing address.
5. If you have not exceeded the registration period and did not surrender your plates and registration, you will be cleared to use the registration.
6. If you did surrender your plates and registration, you will be provided with a corrected registration and replacement plates.

Note: You may contact the BMV Registration Section with questions or comments at: (207) 624-9000 ext. 52149 or by Email: [email protected]

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Required Documents

• Completed application form

Office Locations & Contacts

Bureau of Motor Vehicles
Mailing Address:
29 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0029

Physical Location:
101 Hospital Street, Augusta, ME
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Contact Numbers:
Phone: 207-624-9000
Fax: 207-624-9013
TTY: Users Call Maine relay 711
License Renewals, Address Changes, State ID's & Duplicates: 624-9000, Extension 52114
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Eligibility

• Previously validly obtained registration
• Resident of Maine

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Required Information

Registration Data:

• Class Code
• Registration Number
• Vehicle Identification Number

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