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State Title Information
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When donating a car it is necessary to transfer ownership. Various states have different regulations on how this is done. This page is a collection of actual references from various state web sites.
Just click on any of the links below for more information on that subject.
1. What vehicles need to be titled in the State of Maine?
2. How do I apply for a Certificate of Title?
3. How do I obtain a Salvage Title?
4. How do I obtain a Duplicate Title?
5. How do I get a lien release from my title?
1. What vehicles need to be titled in the State of Maine?
A vehicle is required to have a title in the State of Maine if it is 15 years old or newer. Titles are issued for the following types of vehicles:
· All Motor Vehicles
· Trailers over 3000 lbs (unladen weight)
· Motorcycles with engines 300 CC and over
2. How do I apply for a Certificate of Title?
An application for a Maine certificate of title can be obtained by contacting the Main Office in Augusta at the address listed above or at any of our branch office locations.
The application must be completed, signed by the owner, and mailed, with the appropriate fee, to the Title Unit in Augusta or taken to a branch office location. The previous title or certificate of origin must accompany the application.
If an owner transfers an interest in a vehicle, other than by the creation of a security interest, the owner must have title in his name before transferring to another person. The owner must provide the transferee with a properly released lien, if one was issued to a lien holder.
Upon receiving an application, it will be examined for accuracy and a title issued. The certificate of title will be mailed to the owner unless a lien holder is named. If a lien holder(s) is listed on the certificate, it is mailed to the first named lien holder.
The Secretary of State may refuse to issue a certificate of title or certificate of salvage if:
- the required fee is not paid,
- the Secretary has reason to believe the applicant is not the owner,
- the application contains a false statement,
- the application fails to contain required information or documents, or
- additional data is requested.
If the certificate of title can not be issued, notification will be sent by mail with an explanation of the deficiency and directions for proper completion of the application.
3. How do I obtain a Salvage Title?
If the vehicle is declared a total loss by an owner or insurer, an application for a certificate of salvage must be filed with the appropriate fee. The application can be obtained by contacting the Main Office in Augusta at the address listed above or at any of our branch office locations.
Any owner or insurer declaring a vehicle salvaged (by reason of its condition or circumstances) must surrender the certificate of title to the Secretary of State and apply for a certificate of salvage unless the vehicle is transferred to a recycler.
An owner who scraps or dismantles a vehicle, or a person acquiring a vehicle to be scrapped or dismantled, must immediately surrender the certificate of title. A recycler must apply for a salvage title unless surrendered per the aforementioned.
A salvage vehicle may be registered or titled for operation or offered for sale in this State only if the receipts are available for the parts used to rebuild the vehicle.
4. How do I obtain a Duplicate Title?
A duplicate certificate of title or certificate of salvage may be issued if the original is lost, stolen, mutilated or destroyed.
The duplicate application must be completed, signed by the owner(s) (if no there no liens), and mailed, with the appropriate fee, to the Title Unit in Augusta or taken to a branch office location. You may request expedited processing of a duplicate title application by submitting an additional $10 fee.
5. How do I get a lien release from my title?
If an owner creates a security interest in a vehicle, the owner must complete an application stating name and address of lien holder. The owner must deliver the application to the lien holder with the certificate of title and fee. The lien holder shall immediately deliver the certificate of title, application, and fee to the Secretary of State.
A lien holder may assign a security interest to a person other than the owner without affecting the interest of the owner or the validity of the security interest. A person without notice of an assignment is protected in dealing with the lien holder as the holder of the security interest.
Upon satisfaction of a security interest, the lien holder must within 10 days, execute a release of the security interest on the certificate of title and release the certificate of title or certificate of salvage to the subordinate lien holder (if one is named) or to the owner. The lien holder must notify the Secretary of State when a lien has been satisfied.
