Maine Secretary of State Bureau of Motor Vehicles - BMV Forms and Applications · Maine state form

MV-34 Statement of Facts: Plates Never Used: Plates Never Received

Use MV-34 to certify that vehicle plates were never used or never received and, if eligible, request a registration fee refund.

What this form is
MV-34 is a Statement of Facts for plates that were never used or never received in connection with a motor vehicle registration. The applicant provides identifying and vehicle information, selects the applicable statement, and may request a registration fee refund if eligible. The form includes an oath before a notary public or attorney. Printed signatures are not accepted.
Who needs it
A person certifying that plates were never used or received in connection with their motor vehicle registration may use this form.
Why it needs a notary
The signature must be notarized because the form includes an oath. This can be done online with a commissioned online notary.
How to submit it
The form does not provide submission instructions. Submit it to the Maine agency named on the form.

Questions

What is MV-34 used for?

MV-34 is a Statement of Facts for plates never used or never received in connection with a motor vehicle registration. It also allows an eligible applicant to request a registration fee refund.

Does MV-34 need to be notarized?

Yes. The form states that the applicant makes oath that the statements are true before a notary public or attorney. This can be done online with a commissioned online notary.

Are printed signatures accepted on MV-34?

No. The form states, “Printed signature not accepted.” It includes a signature line and an oath before a notary public or attorney.