Bringing your boat to Maine this season? Here’s what you need to know
Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife provides the following information for boaters bringing watercraft to Maine.
Non-Maine registered watercraft
Non-Maine registered watercraft that are properly registered in another state and display a valid registration do not need to be registered in Maine, provided the watercraft is not kept in Maine for more than 60 consecutive days after a change in the state of principal use. However, these watercraft are still required by law to have a Lake and River Protection Sticker. The fee for the sticker is $59.
How to Purchase a Sticker:
In-person purchases can be made at many authorized agents throughout the state. Click here for a list of participating agents.
If visiting an agent is not possible, boaters may complete and submit this form to request a sticker by mail. Once the transaction is processed, a confirmation email will be sent. Boaters should keep a copy of this confirmation with them until their sticker arrives and is affixed to their watercraft. Please plan for at least two weeks for your stickers to arrive once your transaction is processed.
For Maine-Registered Watercraft:
No additional action is needed. The Lake and River Protection Sticker is automatically included with the annual watercraft registration. Renewal for Maine-registered watercraft can be completed online.
Why This Matters:
Revenue from Lake and River Protection Sticker sales supports efforts led by Maine Department of Environmental Protection and Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and WIldlife to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species (AIS) in Maine. Funds are used for education, monitoring, enforcement, and management programs targeting invasive aquatic plants, fish, and other wildlife.
Thank you for helping protect Maine's waterways!
