Online Vehicle Registration


With the technological breakthroughs occurring on a daily basis, it was just a matter of time before this service became available to the public online. Now, with the click of a mouse, your vehicle's documents and the specified form of payment, drivers can renew their vehicle registrations from the comfort of their own homes.

This service is called Rapid Renewal brought to residents by Dan A. Gwadosky (Secretary of State), the City of Lewiston and InforME (the Information Resource of Maine). This service is provided for residents of Lewiston, Maine and is believed to roll out to all Maine residents to provide fast service and convenience to clients. To see if your town participates in the Rapid Renewal program, check the list provided at the site.

What is the site's URL?

  • http://www.SOSonline.org (select Rapid Renewal), or
  • http://www.ci.Lewiston.me.us (Rapid Renewal link near bottom of page)

    What do you need to participate?

  • Current vehicle registration
  • Current proof of insurance
  • Vehicle's current mileage
  • Visa, MasterCard, or checkbook

    What are the benefits of this service?

  • Get you "online" instead of standing "in line." (as stated on the information booklet sent to residents through the mail)
  • A page becomes available once the application is filled out to print as verification of the transaction.
  • License plate decals are mailed as soon as seven days along with the new registration form to keep in your car.
  • Convenience is the key, it doesn't matter what time of day of where you connect to the Internet to use this service.
  • An e-mail reminder service is available to help you remember to do this again next year.
  • An option is immediately provided for those with technical errors to be connected to a representative as soon as possible by phone or e-mail.

    I used this service just recently and was able to take advantage of all the services, including the option provided for those experiencing technical difficulties. The process was very easy and self-explanatory, so anyone can use it with ease. With life as hectic as it is, the last thing anyone wants to do is wait in line for what seems an eternity. I welcomed this service with open arms and hope others are benefiting from it as well.

    The only catch is to remember to put all your vehicle's documents back into your glove compartment when the transaction is complete. Then, when your new documents come, just switch them out. It's as easy as that.

    The copyright of the article Online Vehicle Registration in Maine Culture is owned by Jenn Greenleaf. Permission to republish Online Vehicle Registration in print or online must be granted by the author in writing.

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