Maine Secretary of State Bureau of Motor Vehicles - BMV Forms and Applications · Maine state form
MV-83 Affidavit for Authorization for Reissuance of Suspended Registration
Use MV-83 to authorize a spouse or family member, including a domestic partner, to register a vehicle in their name after a registration suspension.
- What this form is
- MV-83 is an affidavit for a vehicle owner authorizing a spouse or family member to register the described vehicle in that person’s name. The form requests vehicle and owner details, asks whether the plates and registration certificate are in the owner’s possession, and provides space to explain if they are not. The owner signs and dates the affidavit, which includes a notary section.
- Who needs it
- A vehicle owner seeking to authorize a spouse or family member, including a domestic partner, to register the vehicle in that person’s name.
- Why it needs a notary
- The owner’s signature must be notarized because the form includes an oath or affirmation before a notary. This can be done online with a commissioned online notary.
- How to submit it
- Submit it to the Maine agency named on the form.
Questions
What is MV-83 used for?
MV-83 is an affidavit in which a vehicle owner authorizes a spouse or family member, including a domestic partner, to register the described vehicle in that person’s name.
Does MV-83 need to be notarized?
Yes. The form includes an oath or affirmation before a notary, so the owner’s signature must be notarized. This can be done online with a commissioned online notary.
What information does MV-83 ask for?
The form asks for vehicle details, the owner’s name, date of birth, and address, and whether the plates and registration certificate are in the owner’s possession. It also provides space to explain if they are not.