Maine Car Dealer Forms
These are the forms a licensed dealer needs to buy, sell, and title vehicles in Maine. From the Maine title and registration application to the bill of sale, odometer disclosure, title reassignment, and temporary tag paperwork — each links to the official source where available. Download the current version straight from the Maine Secretary of State — Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV), Motor Vehicle Dealer Licensing Section or the federal agency, never a copy that's gone stale.
Maine state forms
| Form | What it's for | When |
|---|---|---|
| Application for a Dealer License (MVD-350) ↗ | Primary dealer-license application (select Used Car, New Car, Auction, etc.). | Every deal |
| Application for Certificate of Title (MVT-2) ↗ | Titles each vehicle sold; obtained at a town office or BMV branch (not published online). | Every deal |
| Authorization for Registration (MV-39) ↗ | Registration authorization; the closest posted analog to a reassignment/POA authorization. | As needed |
| 30-Day Dealer Temporary Plate Application (MVD-408) ↗ | Issues a 30-day temporary plate to the buyer. | As needed |
| Maine Sales/Use Tax (via Maine Revenue Services) ↗ | Collects and remits Maine sales/use tax on vehicle sales; registered through Maine Revenue Services rather than the BMV. | As needed |
Federal forms (every state)
| Form | What it's for | When |
|---|---|---|
| Odometer Information (MVT-32) ↗ | Federally required mileage disclosure at transfer. | Every deal |
| Buyers Guide (FTC) ↗ | As-is vs. warranty window sticker required on every used vehicle offered for sale. | Every deal |
| IRS Form 8300 ↗ | Report cash payments over $10,000 in a single transaction. | As needed |
Maine dealer forms FAQ
What forms do car dealers need in Maine?+
Maine dealers use Application for a Dealer License (MVD-350), Application for Certificate of Title (MVT-2), Authorization for Registration (MV-39), 30-Day Dealer Temporary Plate Application (MVD-408) and more, plus federal forms every dealer needs like the FTC Buyers Guide and the odometer disclosure. Each is listed below with its purpose and official link.
Where do I get official Maine dealer forms?+
Download current forms directly from the Maine Secretary of State — Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV), Motor Vehicle Dealer Licensing Section. Third-party copies go out of date — always pull the latest version from the official source linked on this page.
Do I need an FTC Buyers Guide on every used car in Maine?+
Yes. The federal Used Car Rule requires an as-is/warranty Buyers Guide displayed on every used vehicle offered for sale, in Maine and every other state.
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