| Town Administration Contacts John M. Falla, Town Manager
Timothy C. Polky, Assistant Town Manager
Margaret J. C. Black, Office Manager
Patricia St. Clair, Secretary
Beth Smith, Administrative Assistant
Scope of Services Please select from the links below for detailed information. ATV and Snowmobile Registrations Boat Registration Burn Permit Dog License Hunting and Fishing License Marriage License Mooring Fees
Property Taxes Vehicle Excise Tax and Registration Voter Registration
Transfer Station (Dump) Stickers Trailer Registration
ATV and Snowmobile Registrations
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 back to top
Boat Registration New: Please bring bill of sale and Maine registration numbers (if boat was previously registered in Maine by prior owner). State sales tax on purchase price will be collected on private sale. 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.
Renewals: Excise is computed on boat's age, length, and engine horsepower. The Inland Fisheries fees are now also based on the horsepower of the motor. ALL BOAT REGISTRATIONS EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31.
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Burn Permit
Before you burn anything outside you must obtain a Burning Permit. Permits are available for free at the Town Office during business hours, or by contacting one of the following Fire Officers:
| | Timothy Polky | 372.8282 | | | | Larry Smith | 372.6208 | | | | Mike Smith | 596.0640 | | | | Dennis Rackliff | 594.7359 | | | | Randy Elwell | 372.0602 | |
Burn Permits are also available though the State of Maine Online Services. Please note that a fee applies.
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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.
Please Note: If you no longer have your dog, please contact the Town Office so that you will not continue to receive reminder notices.
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 $15 late fee. Fees are subject to change. Effective March 25, 2010, the late fee has been increased to $25.
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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. back to top
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.
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Mooring Renewals
Mooring Fees are due annually on 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
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Property Taxes
Real Estate taxes are due September 30. Interest is charged on the unpaid balance beginning October 1.
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.
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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.
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Voter Registration
New or current St. George residents can register to vote at any time, including election days, in the Town Office. Proof of residency is required at the time of registration.
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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. back to top
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. back to top |
