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Clerk Services

Town Clerk Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:00am - 1:00pm

Contact:
Joette DeBlois
clerk@northhavenmaine.org
Phone: 207-867-4433
Fax: 207-867-2207

The Town Clerk provides many services to our community including boat and motor vehicle registrations, voter registration, sale of transfer station stickers, dog licenses, marriage licenses, birth, death and marriage certificate copies, etc.

Renewals for boat and motor vehicle registration and obtaining a burn permit can now be done online through the State, the links are provided below. Please view the FAQ section for more information about clerk services, including what you need to bring with you for new boat and motor vehicle registrations.

Screenshot 2023-06-09 at 10.33.22 AMRapid Renewal: Vehicle & Trailer Registration Renewal Service


Screenshot 2023-06-09 at 10.36.18 AMBoat Registration Renewal


Screenshot 2023-06-09 at 10.39.49 AMBurn Permit


Screenshot 2023-08-17 at 12.02.21 PM      Absentee Ballot Request

Motor Vehicle & Boat Registration FAQ

Do you take credit/debit cards?

We accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express. However, we go through a state website and there is a 2.5% fee which is charged to the consumer and goes to the state.

Do I need to come into the town office to do a vehicle registration?

If you are doing a registration renewal and it is not more than 7 months overdue, you can either come into the town office or you can renew online at https://apps1.web.maine.gov/online/bmv/rapid-renewal/  (or go to maine.gov and search for ‘rapid renewal’) With the exception of excise only federally documented boats, we are no longer handling any registrations via phone or mail.

Do I need to come to the town office for a new vehicle registration?

If you have a new vehicle or a new-to-you used vehicle you will need to come into the town office and register in person.

What do I need to bring for a registration renewal?

You will need proof of insurance and current mileage. You do not need to have the old registration with you, but it is sometimes helpful.

What do I need to bring for a new or used vehicle purchased from a dealer?

You will need proof of insurance, current mileage, proof of sales tax paid, and the blue copy of the CTA (certificate of title application). If it is brand new, you will also need the Monroney Label (window sticker).

What do I need to bring for a used vehicle purchased through a private sale?

You will need proof of insurance, current mileage and a bill of sale written out to you and signed by the seller with the date, description of the vehicle, amount paid and the seller’s name and address. If the vehicle is a 1999 or newer you MUST have the original title signed over to you by the seller.

What if I have a vehicle currently registered somewhere else in Maine?

You will need to register in the town office and will need proof of insurance, current mileage, and your current or recently expired registration. This must be done in the town office.

What if I have a vehicle currently registered outside of Maine?

You will need proof of insurance, current mileage, and your current registration. If the vehicle is a 1999 or newer you will need the original title. This must be done in the town office.

Do I need to come into the town office to renew my boat registration?

Boat registration renewals can be done in the town office or online at https://apps1.web.maine.gov/online/boat/ (or go to maine.gov and search ‘online boat renewal’).

What do I need to renew my boat registration online?

You will need your registration number. If you don’t know it, call the town office and we will find it for you.

What do I need for a new-to-me boat registration?

If purchased by a dealer you will need paperwork showing what you paid and what, if any, you paid for sales tax. If it is brand new or has never been registered in Maine, you will need the make, model, vehicle identification number, year built, length, horsepower, hull material and color. If it has been previously registered in Maine, you will need the registration number as that will stay the same. If it was purchased in a private sale, you will need a Bill of sale made out to you and signed by the seller. It should include the date, amount paid, and a description of the boat. This must be done in the town office.

General FAQ

Do I need a dog license?
Dog licenses are required for any dog over the age of 6 months. Dog licenses must be renewed annually by January 31. Please bring proof of rabies and spay/neuter certificate or call the town office at 867-4433 to see if we have your current rabies vaccination on file.

License fees: $6 for spayed or neutered and $11 for unaltered. After January 31, there is a late fee of $25. 
How do I pay taxes?
The Town of North Haven runs on a calendar year. Both real estate and personal property taxes for the current year are due September 30. Taxes may be paid by mail or in person. The Town accepts credit cards but there is a 2.5% fee payable by the user.

View the tax maps and commitment books here.
How do I pay water and sewer bills?
Water and Sewer bills may be paid by mail or at the Town Office. Payment must be a separate check for each bill. The Water and Sewer Departments accept credit cards but there is a 2.5% fee payable by the user. For more information about the Water and Sewer Departments, visit their webpages or contact Kylie Curtis (kylie.curtis@northhavenmaine.org). 

Water Department
Sewer Department
How do I obtain a mooring?
Contact the Harbormaster for questions about moorings or visit the Harbormaster page for more information.

Fox Islands Thoroughfare Harbormaster
Foy W. Brown 

Pulpit Harbor Harbormaster:
Adam Campbell 
How do I purchase a cemetery plot?
Plot purchases for Sea View and Fuller are through the Cemetery Associations. For information on Sea View Cemetery, please contact Bonnie Waterman, (207)867-2264. For information concerning Fuller Cemetery, contact Richard Witherspoon, (207)867-4862. There is currently no association for Brown Cemetery. Contact the Town Office regarding a plot purchase at Brown.
How do I register to vote?

Voter registration can be done in the Town Office. To register, you need a current picture I.D. and proof of address. The State of Maine allows registration on Election Day itself.
How do I reserve the Mullen's Head campground?
Call the Town Office (207-867-4433) to check availability at the campsite and make a reservation. All reservations must have a North Haven resident or property owner as a sponsor. Maximum party size is 12. While the campground is free to reserve, donations are accepted. 
Does the Town offer notary services?
Yes. There are several notary publics in the Town Office. Call ahead to ensure someone is available to help.