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Moving to Maine
Once you live here, you typically have 30 days to get a driver license and 30 days to title your car.
Taxes and housing
| State income tax | Top listed rate 7.15% |
|---|---|
| Average sales tax (state + local) | 5.50% |
| Average property tax (real estate) | 1.24% effective |
| Personal property tax (vehicles) | Yes — 2.40% effective. Municipal excise tax on vehicles, about 2.40% effective |
| Median home value | $415,853 |
Car title and license
| Tax on buying/titling a car | 5.50% |
|---|---|
| Title fee | $33.00 |
| Registration (base) | $35.00 |
| Car inspection | Varies by county — confirm locally |
| Nurse license from another state | Usually transfers (compact) |
Parks and people
| State parks | 48 |
|---|---|
| National parks | 1 |
| Population | 1,421,310 |
| Population density | 46.0 per sq mi |
| Demographics | 91.8% White (non-Hispanic) 2.1% Hispanic 1.7% Black 1.3% Asian |
| Violent crime | 100.1 per 100,000 |
Estimated income tax in Maine
Uses 2026 single-filer tax brackets (top listed rate 7.15%) after a per-dependent exemption. Not your actual tax bill.
Estimate car title cost in Maine
Uses this state’s title fee, plate, base registration, and 5.50% tax. County extras are not included.
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I am moving to Maine
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Your to-do list in Maine
- Get a ME driver license within 30 days. Bring your current license, Social Security number, and two proofs you live in Maine.
- Title and register the car within 30 days. Inspection: Varies by county — confirm locally.
- Make sure car insurance meets 25/50/25.
- Register to vote. Maine elections site.
- Nurse license: Maine is in the nurse compact, so a compact RN license often still works. Confirm with the board of nursing if you are changing primary residence.
Get a driver license30days after you become a resident
Title your car30days
Register to vote15days before an election (typical)
Moving from Maine
Open a pair page with deadlines and fee estimates for a move from Maine to any other state.
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Moving to Maine
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