Appleton, Maine

Incorporated 1829
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How do I Register a Boat

New registrations must be done at the Town Office.

Re-registrations may be done at the Town Office or online.

New registrations

bill of sale 
Maine registration numbers (on the bow of the boat, if the boat was ever registered in Maine).
5.5% state sales tax on the purchase price, if it was a private sale. For dealer sales, sales tax is collected at the time of sale (if purchased in the State of Maine).
excise tax (computed on the boat's age, length and engine horsepower). 
state registration fee (based on the engine horsepower).
agent fee of $2.00
milfoil sticker ($10.00 for residents; $20.00 for non-residents) for all boats used in fresh water.

Renewal registrations

copy of the previous registration, or the Maine registration numbers on the bow boat
excise tax (computed on the boat's age, length and engine horsepower).
state registration fee (based on the engine horsepower).
agent fee of $1.00 
milfoil sticker ($10.00 for residents; $20.00 for non-residents) for all boats used in fresh water.

All boat registrations expire on December 31.

The Official Website for the Town of Appleton, Maine