Rangeley Lakes Snowmobile Club, Rangeley, Maine

Snowmobiles may be registered in Maine in a number of different ways. They may be registered through the mail, over the internet, or in person at over 200 locations throughout the State, including the Department's main office located at 284 State Street in Augusta. For a list of locations where they may be registered, call the Department's Information line at 207-287-8000. To register over the internet using VISA or MasterCard, check out the online registration information. The fees for registering are as follows:

Residents

Registration is $34. The registration for a snowmobile owned by a resident is valid for one year, commencing on July 1st. $5.00 of your fee goes into a dedicated account and is to be used to assist any entity that has a snowmobile trail-grooming contract with the Bureau of Parks and Lands in the purchase of trail-grooming equipment.

There are no longer reciprocal privileges for snowmobile registrations. Maine law has been amended to require registration in this state by nonresident snowmobile owners. Check out the online registration information for details on non-resident registrations. The fees for non-residents registering are as follows:

After March 31st, a registration covering the remainder of the registration period plus one additional year may be obtained by a resident for $37.50.

HIGHLIGHTS AND ITEMS OF INTEREST

$5.00of your fee goes into a dedicated account and is to be used to assist any entity that has a snowmobile trail-grooming contract with the Bureau of Parks and Lands in the purchase of trail-grooming equipment. Contact the Off-Road Vehicle Division of the Bureau of Parks and Lands for more information.
Snowmobiles that are more than 25 years old may be registered by residents as antique snowmobiles. This registration authorizes that snowmobile to be operated for the purpose of traveling to, returning from and participating in an exhibition, parade or other event or for occasional personal use.
Anyone in the business of renting or leasing out snowmobiles must register with the Department as a rental agent and purchase a certificate for $25. Agents are required to provide instruction and educational material to anyone renting or leasing a snowmobile.
Anyone who allows a person under 18 years of age to operate a snowmobile is liable (jointly with the minor's parent of guardian) for any damages caused in the operation of that snowmobile).
Reciprocity - There are no longer reciprocal privileges for snowmobile registrations. Maine law has been amended to require registration in this state by nonresident snowmobile owners. (See Section 7824, subsection 9 for exceptions to this law).
Children must be 10 years of age or older to operate a snowmobile, unaccompanied by an adult, on land other than that owned by their parent or guardian and must be 14 years of age before crossing public ways.
Snowmobiles may not be operated in any cemetery, burial place or burying ground.
Any snowmobile accident resulting in injuries requiring the services of a physician or in death of a person, must be reported, by the quickest means of communication, to the nearest law enforcement officer.
Accidents involving only property damage to the estimated amount of $1,000 or more must be reported within 72 hours on forms provided by the department.