Portland, Maine
How to Fill Out a Portland Horse Trailer Bill of Sale
Complete guide for filling out a horse trailer bill of sale in Portland, Maine. Includes the exact Maine BMV – Portland 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 Portland Horse Trailer 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 – Portland Branch.
- 2
Record Horse Trailer 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.
- 5
Submit to the Maine BMV – Portland Branch
Bring the signed bill of sale, the vehicle title (signed over on the back), and a valid ID to: 125 Presumpscot St, Portland, ME 04103. 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%.
Portland Title & Registration Office
Office
Maine BMV – Portland Branch
Address
125 Presumpscot St, Portland, ME 04103
Phone
(207) 624-9000
Hours
Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Special requirements in Cumberland County:
- Maine requires a bill of sale for all vehicle transfers
- Title transfer at the Portland city hall or BMV within 30 days
- Maine 5.5% sales tax collected at registration
- Seller must sign the title assignment
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 — Horse Trailer Bill of Sale in Portland
- Where do I file a horse trailer bill of sale in Portland?
- File at the Maine BMV – Portland Branch, located at 125 Presumpscot St, Portland, ME 04103. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–4:30 PM. Phone: (207) 624-9000.
- What is the vehicle title transfer fee in Portland?
- The title transfer fee in Cumberland County is $33.00. Combined sales tax rate: 5.50%. Maine statewide rate 5.5% — no local vehicle sales taxes
- Does Portland, Maine require notarization for a horse trailer bill of sale?
- No. Maine does not require notarization for private vehicle sales.