Maine Secretary of State Bureau of Motor Vehicles - BMV Forms and Applications · Maine state form
DI-140 Refusal Law Enforcement Officer’s Report Relating to Implied Consent
DI-140 is a law enforcement report documenting a person’s refusal to submit to a chemical test and the officer’s findings relating to implied consent.
- What this form is
- The DI-140 report records identifying and offense details, the circumstances of a person’s refusal to complete a chemical test, and the officer’s statements to the Secretary of State. It includes checkboxes for the circumstances supporting probable cause and lines for the officer’s signature, printed name, department, and commission date. The report states that it must be returned to the Secretary of State immediately.
- Who needs it
- A law enforcement officer completes this report when documenting a person’s refusal to submit to and complete a chemical test after being informed of the duty and consequences.
- Why it needs a notary
- Notarization is required: the report includes “Sworn before me under oath” and a Notary Public signature line. This can be done online with a commissioned online notary.
- How to submit it
- The form says it must be returned to the Secretary of State immediately. It lists the Bureau of Motor Vehicles, 29 State House Station, Augusta, Maine, 04333-0029.
Questions
Who completes the DI-140 report?
A law enforcement officer completes the report. It includes the person’s information, offense details, the officer’s findings, and the officer’s identifying and department information.
Does the DI-140 report need to be notarized?
Yes. The form includes the statement “Sworn before me under oath” and a Notary Public signature line. This can be done online with a commissioned online notary.
How must the completed report be submitted?
The form says it must be returned to the Secretary of State immediately. It lists the Bureau of Motor Vehicles, 29 State House Station, Augusta, Maine, 04333-0029.