Maine Vehicle Registration Fee Calculator
Maine's $35 registration fee is the small part of the bill. The dominant cost is the municipal excise tax, computed on your vehicle's original MSRP: 24 mills ($24 per $1,000) in year one, then 17.5, 13.5, 10, and 6.5, bottoming out at 4 mills from year six on. A new $40,000 vehicle owes $960 in excise the first year — but only $160 a year once it's six years old. Maine has no EV or hybrid surcharge; the fees proposed in 2025 were never enacted.
Your vehicle
- Municipal excise tax10.0 mills on original MSRP (year 4 rate)$350.00
- State registration fee$35.00
- Title fee$33.00
Estimate only — actual fees are set by your state and county at the time of registration. Data last reviewed 2026-07-16.
What determines vehicle registration cost in Maine?
- Original MSRP (excise: 24 → 4 mills over six years)
- Vehicle age (mill rate drops each January)
- Municipality (excise is paid to your town, same statewide rates)
Frequently asked questions
How is Maine excise tax calculated?
Multiply the vehicle's original MSRP by the mill rate for its age: 24 mills in year one, 17.5 in year two, 13.5, 10, 6.5, and 4 mills from year six onward. A $30,000 car pays $720 the first year and $120 a year from year six.
Does Maine charge an EV fee?
No. Annual EV fees of $250 (and $150 for hybrids) were proposed in the 2025 legislature but were not enacted — EVs pay the same registration and excise as any other vehicle.
Is Maine excise tax deductible?
Yes — it's assessed on value annually, so it generally qualifies as a deductible personal property tax if you itemize federally.
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Sources: https://www.maine.gov/sos/bmv/vehicles/registration-fees · https://www.maine.gov/revenue/taxes/property-tax/excise-tax — data last reviewed 2026-07-16.