Town Administration

In addition to renewals, we also process registrations for new ATV's and snowmobiles. A bill of sale is needed, and a 5% sales tax on the purchase price will be collected on private sales. Dealerships collect sales tax at time of purchase and provide you with a Dealer's Certificate. You will need to bring this at the time of registration.

Fees: Resident registration fees are $40 for snowmobiles and $33 for ATVs. Non resident registration fees are $88 for snowmobiles and $68 for ATVs. A $2 agent fee will be charged for new registrations and $1 for renewals. Fees are subject to change.

On-line Services: ATV and snowmobile registrations are available though the State of Maine Online Services.

Contact: Inland Fisheries & Wildlife

Phone: 287.8000

Dog License

New: A license is required for a dog six months of age or more. Please bring your dog's current Maine rabies certificate. No out-of-state rabies certificates, please. Where applicable, you will need to bring the spay or neutering certificate.

Renewals: Dog license renewals are due by December 31st of each year and are available in mid October. Please bring your dog’s current Maine rabies certificate.

Renewals by Mail: To renew by mail, please send the following:

A COPY of your dog's current Maine rabies certificate
Appropriate fee (see below)
Self addressed stamped envelope

Renewals should be mailed to:

Town of St. George

Dog License Renewal
P.O. Box 131
Tenants Harbor, ME 04860-0131

Fees: Spayed or Neutered Dogs $6, Non-spayed or Non-neutered $11. Fees are subject to change.

Penalty Fees: Renewals after January 31 have a state-mandated $25 late fee. Fees are subject to change.

Please Note: If you no longer have your dog, please contact the Town Office so that you will not continue to receive reminder notices.

Hunting and Fishing License

Residents must meet all these requirements to be eligible to purchase a resident hunting or fishing license:

Must be domiciled in Maine continuously for three months prior to applying for the license

Must be in compliance with Maine Income Tax Laws

If licensed to drive, must have made application for or possess a Maine Drivers license

All motor vehicles owned by applicant and located in Maine must be registered in Maine

If registered to vote, applicant must be registered to vote in a Maine Town

Applicant must comply with all the rules mandated by the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife.

New and Renewals: Must bring evidence of a previous hunting (or archery) license or proof of completion of Maine Hunter Safety Course. Hunting and Fishing licenses are available though the State of Maine online at Hunting & Fishing Licenses (fee applies).

On-line Services: Hunting and Fishing Licenses are available though the State of Maine Online Services.

Clamming License

A resident recreational clam license is issued by the St George Town Office for St George residents. There is an application form (which South Thomaston, the administering town for the Georges River Regional Shellfish Management Organization, has provided to us). A $30.00 fee applies for a one-year license, or $10.00 for a one-day license.

Commercial clam licenses and non-resident recreational licenses are issued through the South Thomaston Town Office (596-6584).

Marriage License

Maine residents: An application must be completed and filed. A change in the State of Maine Law has eliminated the waiting period. A certified copy of a divorce decree or a death certificate is needed for those who have been previously married. Both parties must sign the actual license in the Town Clerk's presence before it can be issued. Both residents will no longer be required to file Notice of their Intentions in separate municipalities. "Residents of the State intending to be joined in marriage shall record notice of their intentions in the office of the clerk of the municipality in which at least one of them resides."

Non-Maine residents: An application must be completed and filed. There is no longer a waiting period. A certified copy of a divorce decree or a death certificate is needed for those who have been previously married. Both parties must sign the actual license in the Town Clerk's presence before it can be issued. If both parties to a marriage reside outside the State of Maine, they must file their Notice of Intentions in any municipal office. Once their intentions are filed and the license is issued, the parties are free to marry anywhere within the State of Maine.

Fees: Marriage License Fee $40, certified copies are $15 for the first, each additional certified copy ordered at the same time is $6. Fees are subject to change.

Mooring Renewals

Mooring Fees are due annually by January 31st. Fees not paid before May 1 will double, and if fees remain unpaid as of June 1, you may lose mooring privileges and gear.

Please visit the Harbor Page for the current fee schedule.

Contact: Email Harbor Master

Phone: 372.6363

Property Taxes

The 2012 real estate taxes will have 2 due dates. They will be September 30, 2012 and March 31, 2013.

Please include your bill or your account number with your payment to assure proper credit to your account.

We welcome partial payments on all accounts at any time.

Vehicle Excise Tax and Registration

Autos and Trucks: Payment of an excise tax is required on all vehicles in the town of residence BEFORE registration. In order to re-register your vehicle, we need the previous registration, proof of insurance and current mileage. We can process limited new registrations. This applies if the vehicle has been purchased from a Maine licensed dealer. Please bring the following:

Green sales tax form

Blue copy of title application

Previous registration of vehicle being traded or sold from which plates are being transferred

Proof of insurance

Current mileage

New Car: It is MANDATORY to have the Monroney Label or window sticker. This became law on September 19, 1997. The State of Maine does not send reminder notices for vehicle registration renewals. Remember to check your registration expiration date.

Remember to check your inspection sticker each year.

Vehicle Registration Renewal

On-line:

The Town of St. George participates in the Rapid Renewal Program offered through the Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles. Individuals can renew their motor vehicle registration and pay the local excise tax in one simple online transaction. Passenger and commercial vehicles that have been previously registered can be renewed through this service. Visit the Rapid Renewal - Vehicle Registration Renewal page for more information and to use this service.

At the Town Office

Payment of an excise tax at the Town Office is required on all vehicles for re-registration.

Please bring the following:

Previous registration
Proof of insurance
Current mileage

The State of Maine does not send reminder notices for vehicle registration renewals. Remember to check your registration expiration date. Also remember to check your inspection sticker each year.

Voter Registration

New or current St. George residents can register to vote in the Town Office. Proof of residency is required at the time of registration.

Trailer Registration

New: New boat trailer registrations are done at the Motor Vehicle Bureau in Rockland.

Contact: 596.2255

Renewals: Renewals can be done at the Town Office if you bring in last year's registrations. You have a choice to register for either 1 or 2 years.

On-line Services: Non–excise taxable trailer Registration renewals are available though the State of Maine Online Services.

Transfer Station (Dump) Stickers

Dump stickers are available at the Town Office at no charge.

Stickers must be displayed on the lower front passenger's side of vehicle windshield where it will be visible to the attendant. Please remove all old dump stickers to avoid confusion.

If you sell or trade your vehicle please remove the sticker. This will prevent use by non-residents, thereby saving our tax dollars.

Applications & Forms

Visit the Applications page to view and print the following:

State Bureau of Motor Vehicle

Documents & Ordinances

Visit the Documents page to view the following:

Town Charter

Online Services

ATV & Snowmobile Registration

Burn Permit

Hunting & Fishing Licenses

Vehicle Registration Renewal

Trailer Registration Renewal