Moped / Scooter registration
Moped / Scooter registration in Maine: the agency, the required documents, and the exact steps, sourced from Maine Secretary of State, Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV).
Who to contact
Maine Secretary of State, Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV)
Visit the official Maine pageStep by step
Determine classification: moped (wheels 10" or larger; motor up to 50cc or electric under 1,500 watts) vs. motorized scooter/bicycle (wheels under 10"; motor under 25cc or electric up to 750 watts)
If a moped, register it as a moped through a participating municipality or BMV branch
A moped may be used on a public way only if registered; no inspection required
Motorized scooters cannot be registered and are used on a public way like a motorized bicycle
What to bring
Fees & renewal
Fees
Not published on the official page as of September 2, 2026 — confirm the exact fee with Maine Secretary of State, Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV).
Renewal
Renews annual.
Good to know
IMPORTANT DISTINCTION via BMV: a MOPED can (and if used on a public way, must) be registered as a moped through the BMV. A MOTORIZED SCOOTER / motorized bicycle (wheels under 10", motor under 25cc / electric up to 750 watts) CANNOT be registered as a motor vehicle and needs no registration to be used on a public way like a motorized bicycle. So registers=true applies to mopeds; scooters are non-registrable. Base moped registration fee not stated plainly on the page.
More for Maine
General guidance
Whether a moped or scooter needs a plate at all usually comes down to engine size and top speed — states draw that line in different places, and some skip registration entirely below a certain threshold. Pick your state below for the sourced answer.
Most states define a "moped" by a maximum engine displacement or top speed, and anything above that line registers as a motorcycle instead. The threshold differs by state — the state guide below states it where the agency has published it.
Some states require a full plate and registration for any moped operated on a public road; others require only a decal, a lower-tier registration, or nothing at all below the engine-size threshold. Check the state guide below for the real requirement.
A number of states let a standard driver’s license cover a moped, while others require a motorcycle endorsement above a certain engine size. This guide covers registering the vehicle; confirm license requirements with your state’s driver-license division.
Common questions
Yes — Maine requires registration for this vehicle type. Maine Secretary of State, Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) handles it; see the steps above.
Maine lists a annual renewal cadence for this vehicle type.
Not in every state — some states only require registration above a certain engine size or top speed, and treat smaller mopeds as exempt. Check the state guide below for the sourced threshold and requirement.
States typically draw the line by maximum engine displacement or top speed. If your scooter is above your state’s threshold, it usually registers under the motorcycle process instead — see the Motorcycle guide.