Maine Trailer Registration

[TimberXX]

I am looking into registering my 24 foot 7700 lb trailer in Maine. I found a couple great websites with info.

I live in downstate NY and am looking for any negatives on this. As it stands I can save $100 per year, plus 70 bucks upfront.

Anybody have any info

 

[Tomtint]

Search Maine trailer plates. I have 3 registered there. Saves me about 12-1400 per year

 

[Pops15]

I looked into it. At first I thought I could save allot of money. I think they even had a 12 year plate. After doing some investigating I found to be legal here in IL I'd have to register my truck for the combined gross of the truck and trailer. Or at least that was how it was explained to me. I'd like to hear from someone from IL that has done it or looked into it.

 

[murphy1244]

My utility trailer will be done with Maine plates this year. 99 $ for 5 years compared to 42$ a year.

 

[JJZ 109]

I live in northern NY. I've got 4 trailers and 3 are registered in Maine. Instead of $75 per year per trailer, they're each $99 for 5 years. This is the outfit I've done business with every time: Trailer Registrations for Individuals and Fleets Countrywide - MaineTrailerRegistrations.com
Always replied to online inquiries and got back to me promptly by phone. No complaints whatsoever with them.
The only reason that I haven't registered the 4th trailer there is because it's all lettered and logo'd up to match my business truck. I don't know how true it is, but have been told that law enforcement might take a dim view of an obvious business truck & trailer having plates from different states. But who really knows? I have driven to Albany and back 2 different times (just over 3 hour trip) with 2 different trailers that have Maine plates and my pickup with NY plates. Saw lots of LE, nobody bothered me. Not even on the Thruway.
I bought a brand new dump trailer out of Massachusetts this fall. Using the MCO and sales receipt, Maine Trailer Registrations was able to get me a plate and mail it to me before I went to pick up the trailer where the dealer met me at Albany, NY.

 

[clemsonfor]

there was a long thread here a year or so ago, look at the bottom of the page, there are links to old threads, I think these may be the top results??

 

[kenmac]

My utility trailer will be done with Maine plates this year. 99 $ for 5 years compared to 42$ a year.

what size utility trailer ? I have a 5-6 ft X 14 ft. I only pay about (not looking at my tag reciept) $15.00 per yr My 20 ft trailer is about $20.00 per yr. dump trailer is the same

 

[murphy1244]

5x10 utility trailer, in Ohio it costs 42.00 a year. Where is the heart of Dixie?

 

[kenmac]

Where is the heart of Dixie?

Alabama

 

[dave1949]

Thanks for the money guys, we need it I should write the governor, he's always looking for business.

I think trailers over 10k gross need an annual, or biennial safety inspection in Maine. I know my 12K used to, and I think the limit is 10K. Yours seem to be under that limit, so shouldn't be an issue.

 

[kenmac]

Mine is rated at 14k (trailer doesn"t weigh that) no inspection or title required .Only BOS

 

[tractchores]

I have 2 and so far no issues. I believe some states play a game where they don't recognize the weight capacity on the me registration so you get a over capacity ticket vs no plate. Thatvmay only be commercial though.

 

[dave1949]

I have 2 and so far no issues. I believe some states play a game where they don't recognize the weight capacity on the me registration so you get a over capacity ticket vs no plate. Thatvmay only be commercial though.

The registry in Maine will never cross-check it. We don't have to show proof of an up-to-date inspection to renew a registration here. Have to have a current insurance card for a motor vehicle though. You can be cited here for having non-commercial truck plates when the combined vehicle plus trailer gross weight is over 26K - I think is the limit.

 

[TimberXX]

I read that Mass does not permit residents to use Maine plates, does anyone else know state that dont permit residents to use Maine plates?

 

[JJZ 109]

Thanks for the money guys, we need it I should write the governor, he's always looking for business.

I think trailers over 10k gross need an annual, or biennial safety inspection in Maine. I know my 12K used to, and I think the limit is 10K. Yours seem to be under that limit, so shouldn't be an issue.

You're very welcome Dave! Instead of spending $375 per trailer for 5 years of trailer registration, I'm spending $99. And that's if the rates stay the same over that period. The money that I save every year is much better in my pocket than baby Cuomo's. :laughing:
Also, I believe that Maine trailers have to be inspected yearly if they're 7,001 or above in gross or actual weight. Up to 7k you're OK unless using it in inter or intra state commerce. http://www.maine.gov/dps/msp/vehicle...hure103007.doc

 

[tractchores]

I read that Mass does not permit residents to use Maine plates, does anyone else know state that dont permit residents to use Maine plates?

Its actually very fuzzy in ma. If the trailer is kept here ts suppossed to be registered, but if it only visits its unclear. In my case my trailer stays at a friends house except for the few times a year i use it.

 

[PeterK]

Think that I paid $42 to DMV for a 5-year plate here for my utility trailer. The 5-year plate is really meant for big (commercial) trailers but the woman at DMV told me there are no restrictions. They also welcome the income from out of state. If you're illegal in your home state, then that's your business.

Buying the 5-year plate saved me more than half compared to the 2-year plates from the local town office (who sent me to DMV for the 5-year.)

 

[clemsonfor]

ill say again but here in SC we don't register trailers nor inspect them.

 

[TimberXX]

I bought my trailer in Paulies Island SC. I was shocked there are no trailer plates. I was surprised that I didn't get pulled over driving it home.

 

[Tomtint]

Its actually very fuzzy in ma. If the trailer is kept here ts suppossed to be registered, but if it only visits its unclear. In my case my trailer stays at a friends house except for the few times a year i use it.

My 3 also stay there!