Maine Secretary of State Bureau of Motor Vehicles - BMV Forms and Applications · Maine state form
MVD-394 Vehicle Salvage Dealer and Recycler License Clearance
MVD-394 documents municipal clearance for a vehicle salvage dealer or recycler license, including building code, zoning, and land use ordinance compliance.
- What this form is
- Use MVD-394 to document whether an applicant’s business complies with local building codes, zoning, and land use regulatory ordinances. An authorized city or town official completes the clearance and indicates whether the required municipal permit has been or will be issued, or will not be issued. The form includes a sworn acknowledgment by that official.
- Who needs it
- Vehicle salvage dealer or recycler license applicants who need municipal clearance for their business location and required permits.
- Why it needs a notary
- The authorized city or town official’s signature must be notarized. This can be done online with a commissioned online notary.
- How to submit it
- The form lists the Bureau of Motor Vehicles at 101 Hospital Street, #29 State House Station, Augusta, Maine 04333-0029. It does not specify submission instructions.
Questions
What is MVD-394 used for?
It documents whether a vehicle salvage dealer or recycler applicant’s business complies with local building codes, zoning, and land use ordinances, and whether the required municipal permit has been or will be issued.
Who completes the municipal clearance?
An authorized city or town official completes the clearance, indicates the permit status, and signs the form.
Does MVD-394 need to be notarized?
Yes. The form requires the authorized city or town official to acknowledge the instrument under oath before a notary public or attorney. This can be done online with a commissioned online notary.