Maine Secretary of State Bureau of Motor Vehicles - BMV Forms and Applications · Maine state form
MVI-27 Private Sale Complaint Form
Use this form to ask the Bureau of Motor Vehicles to investigate a private vehicle sale and help address a title issue for a vehicle purchased in Maine.
- What this form is
- The MVI-27 Private Sale Complaint Form collects information about the buyer, seller, vehicle, purchase, and title problem. The document lists supporting materials required to begin an investigation, including a completed notarized MVT-55 affidavit of ownership and an MVT-10 Vehicle Identification Number Inspection Form. The Bureau says its service is for Maine residents, and the vehicle must be physically located in Maine and available for inspection.
- Who needs it
- Maine residents who purchased a vehicle in a private sale and need the Bureau of Motor Vehicles to investigate a title issue may use this form.
- Why it needs a notary
- The supporting MVT-55 affidavit of ownership must be notarized. You can complete this notarization online with a commissioned online notary.
- How to submit it
- Send the completed complaint and required supporting documents to the Bureau of Motor Vehicles Enforcement Services Division, 101 Hospital Street, #29 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333. A return envelope is provided.
Questions
Who can use the MVI-27 Private Sale Complaint Form?
The document describes the private sale complaint service as a courtesy for Maine residents. It also says the vehicle must be physically located in Maine and available for inspection by a detective.
Is a notary needed for the MVI-27 complaint?
The complaint form itself asks for a signature and date. However, the required supporting MVT-55 affidavit of ownership must be notarized; this can be done online with a commissioned online notary.
What documents must be sent with the complaint?
The document lists a prior title if available, bill of sale copy, completed title application and fee, notarized MVT-55 affidavit, MVT-10 VIN inspection form, and proof of attempts to contact the prior owner.