Moving to Maine

Job Opportunities

Maine Moving Guides

• MaineToday.com Moving to Maine Guide

Information for Newcomers

• Area Code: 207
• Demographics & Population
• Maine Statistics
• Elected Officials
• Maine Cities & Counties
• Maine Weather
• Maine Maps
• Maine Zip Codes
• Internet Access Providers in Maine
• Find a Doctor in Maine
• Maine Hospitals
• Maine Media
  Links to Maine's newspapers and network TV stations, and public TV and radio.
• Travel Distances
• Utlities

Getting a Driver's License

If you are moving to Maine and have a valid out-of-state driver's license, you can get a Maine license by:

1. Visiting the Maine motor vehicle office nearest you.
2. Completing a vision screening. You may not be required to take a written and road test.
3. Turning in your out-of-state license.
4. Paying the exam and license fees (these fees differ by class).

Detailed information on laws, exams and licenses is available in booklet form. The Motorist Handbook and Study Guide is for Class C licenses and motorcycles. The Commercial Driver's Manual is the guide for CDL licenses. You can obtain these at any branch office.

If you are converting a class C license there will be a $10.00 application fee plus the $30.00 photo license fee. For a commercial driver's license, there is a $35.00 application fee in addition to the $41.00 licensing fee and the endorsement fees.

You must obtain a new license within 30 days of moving to Maine.

Registering your Vehicle

You will need to visit your town government office with your title if your car is 1985 or newer (you don't need to bring a title if your car's model year is older than 1985) and your current, dated insurance card. Fill out a title application if necessary, and pay all applicable fees.

Vanity plates:
add an extra $20 in first year, $15 extra in each year after
Check vanity plate availability or order a vanity plate online

Excise Tax is paid yearly when you register your vehicle. This tax goes to the municipality and varies according to the value and age of your vehicle. The price ranges from $4 to $24 per $1000 of value. This is a tax which often surprises newcomers to Maine.

Registration Renewal

You are not sent a renewal notice for your registration. It is up to you to remember to renew at the appropriate time. If you live in a participating town, you can renew your registration online using the Rapid Renewal system.

Register to Vote

You may register to vote at your town office, through any Motor Vehicle branch office, through most state and federal social service agencies, or at voter registration drives. Completed voter registration cards may be hand delivered or mailed to your town office or the Secretary of State.

See the Maine Voter Guide for more information about how to register.

Moving Services & Resources

• Moving Services from the US Postal Service
  Change your address with the Postal Service online.
• Moving Companies by VanLines
• Moving Companies by HomeBulletin.net
• 1st Moving & Relocation Directory
• Moving.com
• Consumer's Moving Company Guide
• AllMovingQuotes.com

Real Estate Resources

• Maine Living Network
  Consumer headquarters for real estate information. Homes, rentals, land, realtors, buyer listings, community information, consumer information.
• Maine Realtor Place
  Home of the Maine Association of Realtors® & Statewide MLS
• Maine Real Estate Online
  Agents, rentals, home listings.
• Maine Realty Network
  Agencies, home listings, rentals.
• Maine Real Estate Sources
• Mortgage Calculator
• Property Shop
  Maine real estate resources from MaineGuide.com.
• Realtor.com Maine Listings

Taxes

• Sales tax: 5%, lodging & prepared food tax: 7%
• More Tax Information