Maine Golf Cart & LSV Registration Fee Calculator
A street-legal low-speed vehicle (LSV) costs $25 per year to register. Golf carts generally aren't allowed on Maine public ways — with one charming exception: island communities can register a cart or LSV for $4 a year. Liability insurance and a driver's license are required.
Verified against official Maine sources on 2026-07-28. How we verify fees.
Your golfcart
- LSV registration$25.00
- Golf cart permit (per year, island communities)$4.00
Estimate only — actual fees are set by your state and county at the time of registration. Data last reviewed 2026-07-28.
Maine golf cart & LSV fees (2026)
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| LSV registration (per year) | $25 |
| Golf cart permit (per year, island communities) | $4 |
Fees shown are the Maine state schedule, verified 2026-07-28. Use the calculator above for an itemized estimate including title and one-time fees.
Good to know
- A golf cart tops out at about 20 mph and is not built to a federal road standard. A low-speed vehicle (LSV) is the street-legal class: 4 wheels, 20–25 mph, a 17-digit VIN, and FMVSS 500 safety equipment (lights, mirrors, seat belts, windshield) — allowed on Maine roads posted 35 mph or less.
- Maine's $4 island golf-cart registration (29-A §501(2-A)) is one of the cheapest street-legal fees in the country.
- Excise tax applies on top of the $25 LSV registration.
What determines golf cart registration cost in Maine?
- Golf cart vs. LSV classification (the 20 mph line)
- LSV registration fee
- Golf cart permit fee
- Where you drive (posted speed limits, local ordinances)
Frequently asked questions
Are golf carts street legal in Maine?
Golf carts generally aren't allowed on Maine public ways — with one charming exception: island communities can register a cart or LSV for $4 a year. A golf cart tops out at about 20 mph and is not built to a federal road standard. A low-speed vehicle (LSV) is the street-legal class: 4 wheels, 20–25 mph, a 17-digit VIN, and FMVSS 500 safety equipment (lights, mirrors, seat belts, windshield) — allowed on Maine roads posted 35 mph or less.
How much does it cost to register an LSV in Maine?
Registration is $25 per year.
Can I make my golf cart street legal in Maine?
Converting a golf cart to a street-legal low-speed vehicle (LSV) is possible in Maine only in narrow cases — the vehicle generally must meet the federal FMVSS 500 standard and carry a qualifying VIN, which most carts can't satisfy.
What's the difference between a golf cart and an LSV?
A golf cart tops out at about 20 mph and is not built to a federal road standard. A low-speed vehicle (LSV) is the street-legal class: 4 wheels, 20–25 mph, a 17-digit VIN, and FMVSS 500 safety equipment (lights, mirrors, seat belts, windshield) — allowed on Maine roads posted 35 mph or less.
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Official Maine resources
Estimates here are informational — the state is the only source of an official quote.
Data last reviewed 2026-07-28.