ME LD850

Secretary of State gains authority to adopt rules governing DMV kiosk operations, including transaction fees charged by kiosk vendors

Lienholders must pay a $1.00 fee per electronic lien transaction, deposited into the Motor Vehicle Services Fund, effective January 1, 2026

Temporary registration plate fee increases from $1.00 to $2.00, with the additional dollar funding an electronic temporary registration plate program, effective January 1, 2026

Secretary of State may establish a voluntary electronic temporary registration plate program for dealers, with rules governing dealer participation

Impounded vehicle parts (in addition to vehicles) that are unclaimed, stolen, or unidentifiable become state property and may be sold, with proceeds deposited into the Motor Vehicle Services Fund