ME DMV Vehicle Titles and Ownership 2

Question 1

When you buy a vehicle from a private seller in Maine, how many days do you have to transfer the title into your name?

Accepted Answer

30 days

Answer

Maine law requires the new owner to transfer the title within 30 days of purchase.

Question 2

What document must a Maine seller give the buyer at the time of a private vehicle sale?

Accepted Answer

Properly assigned certificate of title

Answer

The seller must sign over the certificate of title to the buyer at the point of sale.

Question 3

If a Maine vehicle title is lost, which agency do you contact to get a duplicate?

Accepted Answer

Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles

Answer

The Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles issues duplicate titles upon application and payment of the fee.

Question 4

A lien on a Maine vehicle title means:

Accepted Answer

A lender has a legal financial interest in the vehicle

Answer

A lien indicates that a creditor—typically a lender—has a financial claim against the vehicle until the loan is repaid.

Question 5

In Maine, what happens to the title when a vehicle loan is paid off?

Accepted Answer

The lien is released and a clear title is issued to the owner

Answer

Once the lien is satisfied, the lender releases it and the owner receives a clear, unencumbered title.

(ME DMV) Maine Department of Motor Vehicle Practice Test