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MSA SPECIALTY LICENSE PLATE
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Ride With the Protectors
Join more than 1,000 Mainers who are helping to make our deputies safer, and show your support for the Maine Sheriffs Association and your local sheriff’s office by picking up your MSA specialty license plate today!
4 Things You Need to Know
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You may purchase the MSA specialty plate at any Maine tax collector or tag office.
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Per the Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles, the most economical time to purchase a specialty plate is at the time the vehicle registration expires.
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The fee is $20.00 in addition to the regular registration fee when first purchasing the plates. Each renewal is an additional $15.00. Other charges may apply including, but not limited to, registration, administration, user and personalization fees.
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Vouchers are available to purchase as gifts for friends and family! An individual can only redeem a voucher if the individual’s name is on the vehicle registration.
The MSA plate is being sold to help offset a recent decline in state funding for advanced and specialized training for criminal justice officers. Now, funding can continue at no additional cost to taxpayers -- plus you get a stylish new way to show your support for your local sheriff and Maine law enforcement.
Of the $20 tag fee, $10 will be used to develop and provide important training for members of your local sheriff’s office as well as deputies across the state. Additional fees may apply.
Help make our deputies safer and show your support for the Maine Sheriffs Association and your local sheriff’s office by ordering your MSA specialty license plate today!
Frequently Asked Questions:
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How do I purchase the Maine Sheriffs Association specialty plate or specialty plate voucher?
Visit your local county tax collector or tag office, and request the Maine Sheriffs Association specialty plate. Individuals may purchase specialty plate vouchers as gifts for family members or friends by requesting a voucher instead of the physical specialty plate. For your convenience, you may give the clerk the inventory code, SKR, for the MSA specialty plate or voucher.
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Will I be charged any other fees?
The fee is $20.00 in addition to the regular registration fee when first purchasing the plates. Each renewal is an additional $15.00. Other charges may apply including, but not limited to, registration, administration, user and personalization fees. These fees may vary but can be obtained by contacting your local county tax collector office.
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How do specialty plate sales affect the Maine Sheriffs Association?
Of the $20 voucher fee, $10 will be used to develop and provide important training for members of your local sheriff’s office as well as deputies across the state.
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Can I get an MSA specialty license plate for my motorcycle?
Unfortunately, the Maine BMV does not offer specialty plates with logos for motorcycles because of a lack of space on the plate itself. If you have any further questions please feel free to email lnichols@mainesheriffs.org or visit the Specialty License Plate FAQ from the Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles.
