RV / Motorhome registration
RV / Motorhome 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
Pay excise tax at the town office
Bring the bill of sale, title/blue title application (if MY 1995+), evidence of insurance, and excise tax receipt to a participating municipality or BMV branch
For a private sale, pay 5.5% Maine sales tax on the purchase price
If applicable, pay the $33.00 title application fee
Pay the registration fee (varies by vehicle weight)
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
Motor homes/RVs are self-propelled and registered like a motor vehicle through the BMV (distinct from towable camper trailers, which have their own BMV page). Registration fee varies by vehicle weight and is not stated as a single plain figure. Stated fees on-page: $33.00 title application (if applicable) and $25.00/yr vanity plate. New residents must register within 30 days. Annual renewal; some towns offer online Rapid Renewal.
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General guidance
A motorized RV registers like any other motor vehicle in almost every state, but towable RVs (travel trailers, fifth wheels) sometimes fall under trailer rules instead. Pick your state below for the exact process and agency.
Because it has its own engine and VIN, a motorhome generally goes through the same title-and-register process as any passenger vehicle at your state’s motor vehicle agency, just at a higher fee tier reflecting its weight and value.
Because of their size and age range, some states require an additional safety, weight, or emissions inspection for motorhomes that a passenger car would not need. Check the state guide below for whether that applies.
A travel trailer or fifth wheel with no engine of its own is registered as a trailer in most states — sometimes under the same rules as any other trailer, sometimes under a dedicated RV weight class. The state guide below notes which applies.
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.
A motorized RV generally follows the same title-and-registration process as a car or truck, just at a higher fee tier for its weight and value. A towable RV with no engine often registers as a trailer instead. Check the state guide below for the specifics.
Some states require a safety, weight, or emissions inspection for a motorhome that a passenger car would not need. Whether that applies to your state is noted on the state guide below.