Maine requires a title for vehicles with a model year within the last 25 years:
• As of January 1, 2026, vehicles with a model year of 2001 or newer must have a title.
• As of January 1, 2027, vehicles with a model year of 2002 or newer must have a title.
Petroleum, waste oil and solid waste carriers must contact the Department of Environmental Protection at 207-287-7688 for information about the required licenses. Federal Hazardous Materials Regulations may also apply to motor vehicles of any size which transport certain hazardous materials, waste, or substances, including bulk cryogenic liquids. Contact the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's Office for further information.
Telephone: 207-624-9000, ext. 52136
Fax: 207-624-9062
The purpose of this program is to authorize the operation of two vehicle configurations at certain Canadian weight limits between the Canadian border at Calais to the Domtar Mill in Baileyville; from the Canadian border at Madawaska to the Fraser Paper facility; and from the Canadian border at Van Buren to the rail yard in Van Buren. For definitions and the entire rule, please refer to Chapter 170 (Word).
USDOT numbers are issued by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and can be obtained online at https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/registration/do-i-need-usdot-number
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration:
Phone: 800-832-5660
To e-mail FMCSA a question: https://ask.fmcsa.dot.gov/app/ask/
All for-hire motor carriers transporting property or passengers and motor private carriers transporting property who are required to register with the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT), as well as brokers, freight forwarders, and leasing companies are subject to the UCRA. Entities subject to UCRA are required to register annually and pay UCR fees at the time of registration. The annual registration year for UCR runs from January to December.
Telephone: 207-624-9000, ext. 52134
Fax: 207-622-5332
In October 2013 the International Registration Plan (IRP) was amended by ballot to include the provisions of the Full Reciprocity Plan (FRP) to be effective January 1, 2015. The amended Plan will allow full reciprocity for all apportioned vehicles in all IRP member jurisdictions; eliminate all current IRP estimated distance provisions; and make IRP more efficient, equitable, and flexible for its member jurisdictions and registrants.
When the FRP is fully implemented IRP cab cards will show all member jurisdictions, eliminating the need for registrants to: