Online Services
Many town errands can be finished online. Each service below shows who actually provides it, so you know whether you are dealing with the Town of Dresden or the State of Maine.
- State of Maine service
Vehicle & trailer re-registration
Renew an existing Maine vehicle or trailer registration online through the State's Rapid Renewal service. First-time registrations and most transfers are handled at the Town Office.
- State of Maine service
Driver's licence services
Licence renewals, duplicates and address changes are handled by the Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles, not the Town Office.
- State of Maine service
Dog licensing
Maine's online dog licensing service is available for most renewals. New licences, rabies paperwork and questions are handled by the Town Clerk.
- State of Maine service
Boat, ATV & snowmobile registration
Register or renew recreational vehicles online through the State's MOSES system, or at the Town Office during regular hours.
- State of Maine service
Hunting & fishing licences
Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife issues hunting, fishing and trapping licences online.
- Town of Dresden service
Property tax information & payment
Property tax bills, commitment books and tax maps are posted on this site. Contact the Town Office for a current balance or to arrange payment.
Payment is made at the Town Office or by mail. Confirm current amounts with the Town Office before paying.
- Town of Dresden service
Vital records (birth, death, marriage)
Certified copies are issued by the Town Clerk. Application forms are on this site; the State also explains eligibility and identification requirements.
- Town of Dresden service
Town Alerts sign-up
Receive town notifications about meetings, closings and urgent notices.
- Town of Dresden service
Report a problem
Report a non-emergency road, property or town facility issue online.
Vehicle registration — what to bring
New registrations and transfers are completed in person at the Town Office. Bring the items listed for your situation so your visit can be finished in one trip.
New vehicle — purchased from a dealership
- Owner's copy of the title application
- Proof of insurance
- Bill of sale showing the title fee and sales tax paid — otherwise those amounts are due at the Town Office
New vehicle — private sale
- Completed and signed bill of sale
- Completed and signed previous title for vehicles subject to Maine's 25-year title rule (2001 and newer)
- Proof of insurance
- Current mileage
Re-registration
- Proof of insurance
- Previous registration
- Current mileage
Questions about your particular vehicle? Call the Town Office at 207-737-4335.
Not sure which service you need? Call the Town Office at 207-737-4335 or see How Do I… for step-by-step answers.