Bangor, Maine
How to Fill Out a Bangor Electric Vehicle Bill of Sale
Complete guide for filling out a electric vehicle bill of sale in Bangor, Maine. Includes the exact Maine BMV – Bangor Branch location, current tax rates, and notarization requirements.
Title Transfer Fee
$33.00
Sales Tax Rate
5.50%
Notarization
Not Required
Step-by-Step: Filling Out Your Bangor Electric Vehicle Bill of Sale
- 1
Enter seller and buyer information
Write full legal names and current addresses exactly as they appear on government-issued IDs. Both buyer and seller must use their full legal names — no nicknames or abbreviations. Errors here cause delays at the Maine BMV – Bangor Branch.
- 2
Record Electric Vehicle details and VIN
Enter the year, make, model, body style, color, and the 17-character VIN exactly as printed on the dashboard (visible through the windshield) or door jamb sticker. The VIN must match the vehicle title exactly.
- 3
Record sale price, date, and payment method
Write the agreed sale price in both numeral form ($12,500.00) and written form (twelve thousand five hundred dollars). Enter the exact date of the sale — this date triggers the Maine title transfer requirement. Note payment method: cash, check, or other.
- 4
Both parties sign and date
Both buyer and seller sign and date the completed form. Sign with blue or black ballpoint ink. Maine does not require notarization for private vehicle sales. Print at least two originals — one for each party.
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Submit to the Maine BMV – Bangor Branch
Bring the signed bill of sale, the vehicle title (signed over on the back), and a valid ID to: 436 Odlin Rd, Bangor, ME 04401. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–4:30 PM. Phone: (207) 624-9000. You'll pay the title transfer fee of $33.00 and sales tax at 5.50%.
Bangor Title & Registration Office
Office
Maine BMV – Bangor Branch
Address
436 Odlin Rd, Bangor, ME 04401
Phone
(207) 624-9000
Hours
Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Special requirements in Penobscot County:
- Bill of sale required for all vehicle transfers
- Title transfer within 30 days
- 5.5% sales tax collected at registration
- Seller must sign title and disclose odometer
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- ✗Signing before the notary if notarization is required — the notary must witness the signature
- ✗VIN errors — even one wrong character causes the ME DMV to reject the title transfer
- ✗Leaving the sale price blank or writing "gift" if money changed hands — this triggers audit risk
- ✗Using correction fluid to fix mistakes — always initial handwritten corrections instead
- ✗Not keeping a copy — both buyer and seller need a signed original
FAQ — Electric Vehicle Bill of Sale in Bangor
- Where do I file a electric vehicle bill of sale in Bangor?
- File at the Maine BMV – Bangor Branch, located at 436 Odlin Rd, Bangor, ME 04401. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–4:30 PM. Phone: (207) 624-9000.
- What is the vehicle title transfer fee in Bangor?
- The title transfer fee in Penobscot County is $33.00. Combined sales tax rate: 5.50%. Maine statewide rate 5.5%
- Does Bangor, Maine require notarization for a electric vehicle bill of sale?
- No. Maine does not require notarization for private vehicle sales.