Listed below are frequently asked questions and responses. If you do not find your question there please contact the town office at 207-594-7434 and someone will be glad to assist you.
Harbor Questions: Adam Philbrook, Harbor Master 207-595-8220
ALL DOCUMENTED BOATS MUST PAY EXCISE TAX
Required for New Boat Registrations: Bill of sale, Maine registration numbers. State sales tax on the purchase price of a boat will be collected on private sales. Maine dealerships collect sales tax at the time of purchase. Must have the serial number.
Required for Boat Renewals: All boat registrations expire on December 31st yearly. Excise tax is computed on the boat’s age and length. The Inland Fisheries fees are based on the horsepower of the motor. Must have last registration.
Required for New Boat Trailer Registrations: Go to the Bureau of Motor Vehicles Rockland Branch – 207-596-2255 212 New County Road Rockland, ME 04841
Required for Boat Trailer Renewals: Last year’s registration
Contact: Eleanor Stone, Town Clerk @ Town Office, 207-594-7434 ext 1 E-mail: townclerk@owlshead.maine.gov Required for all Licensing: Dog’s current Maine rabies certificate & spay or neutering certificates License your dog for the New Year before January 1st A $25.00 late fee will be charged if not paid by February 1st
Contact: Eleanor Stone, Town Clerk @ Town Office, 207-594-7434 ext 1 E-mail: townclerk@owlshead.maine.gov We issue marriage licenses if you are an Owls Head Resident or if both Bride & Groom reside outside of Maine. Please call to set up an appointment. This process can take up to an hour. We do not process these after 3:00 PM. You will need Photo IDs, certified copies of the last divorce decree, or the death certificate of the former spouse if applicable. You’ll need to know your mother’s maiden name, the State or Country your parents were born in, and the Date of the Wedding. The License is only good for three months. If it is not used in that time frame, it is voided, and you’ll need to fill out the paperwork again.
Questions: Adam Philbrook, Harbor Master (207) 595-8220 Walter Wotton, Deputy Harbor Master (207) 594-8915 $50.00 Year-Round Resident per year $100.00 Non-Resident per year (Year-Round Resident of Owls Head) Required for Renewal: All renewals are due by July 1st every year.
Address: 5 Main Street Owls Head, Maine 04854 TEL: (207) 594-3302 Monday through Friday: Window – 7:30 am to 9:30 am and 2:15 pm to 4:15 pm Monday through Friday: Lobby – 7:30 am to 4:30 pm Saturday: Window – 8:30 am to 11:00 am Saturday: Lobby – 7:30 am to 11:00 am
Contact: Eleanor Stone, Tax Collector @ Town Office, 207-594-7434 ext 1 E-mail: townclerk@owlshead.maine.gov Payment of excise tax is required on all vehicles in the town of residence before vehicle registration.
Required for New Registration:
Monroney label or window sticker
Blue copy of the title application
Previous registration of the vehicle traded or sold which plates are being transferred.
Proof of insurance.
Current mileage.
Required for Renewal: Previous registration, proof of insurance, and current mileage.
ATV’s registration fee is $70.00 The snowmobile renewal fee is $55.00
Beginning on October 25, 2023
Update from Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife
Agent Fees will increase for ATV & Snowmobile registrations. Currently, Agent fees range from $1 - $2 depending on the registration type. Beginning on October 25, 2023, this fee will increase to $5.00 for all ATV & Snowmobile registrations. The fee will apply to new, renewal, and rollover registration transactions for both ATV & Snowmobiles.
Maine allows you to use any of the following identification to register to vote:
Government-issued photograph identification document or credential. A government-issued photo identification document or credential, including, but not limited to, a current and valid United States passport, military identification, driver’s license, or state identification; or
Other government-issued identification documents. A government-issued identification document without a photograph, including, but not limited to, a certified birth certificate or a signed social security card; or
Other official documents. An official document, including, but not limited to, a document confirming eligibility determinations for public benefits, a utility bill, a bank statement, a government check, a paycheck, or other government documents that shows the name and address of the voter; or
Maine ID or Driver’s License number, or the last four of your social security number, if it is already in our computer system
You don’t need to have any particular item from the above list. For example, not having a government-issued photographic identification document does not prevent you from registering to vote in Maine. Any of the above works on its own!
You can register to vote at any time of the year (including Election Day) at the Owls Head Town Office. The Town Office is open Monday through Thursday, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
34 Buttermilk Lane Thomaston, ME 04861 207-594-0748 Open: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Click here for Fees & Guidelines
Stickers are available for sale at the OHST Transfer Station for $20.00 and are valid from January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2024. Must show proof of residency.
