Maine charges sales and use tax of 5.5% statewide on vehicles, with no local add-on. A trade-in does reduce the taxable price, which is real money on the deal.
No local sales tax in Maine.
Manufacturer rebates assigned to the dealer are part of the taxable sale price; only dealer discounts reduce it.
Leases of one year or more: sales tax is due at lease inception on the total of all lease payments plus any capitalized cost reduction (Maine Revenue Services Instructional Bulletin 28).
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Title | $33.00 |
| Registration | ~$35 |
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Pick your city for the exact combined rate where you register, plus what title and registration run there.
5.5%. Maine applies one rate statewide on vehicles, so it does not change from city to city.
Trade-in allowance for a motor vehicle traded toward another motor vehicle reduces the taxable sale price (36 M.R.S. 1765).
Title is $33.00. Passenger vehicle registration $35 per year (standard plates included); municipal excise tax must be paid to the town first. Agent fees of a few dollars apply at town offices.
No. Maine sets no statutory cap, and dealers typically charge around $499. No statutory cap. Typical from CarEdge 2026 (secondary).
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Rates, fees, and rules change. These figures are estimates for planning, not tax advice; confirm the final numbers with the dealer and your state's motor vehicle agency before you buy.