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Ruth Porter, Director of Finance Department

WELCOME TO THE SCARBOROUGH FINANCE DEPARTMENT

The Town of Scarborough Finance Department consists of the Accounting, Collections (Vehicle Registration, Tax, Receivable Billing), Purchasing, and Assessing Divisions. The Collection/Vehicle Registration Division is located on the main level of the Municipal Building, and the Accounting and Purchasing Divisions are located on the upper level of the Scarborough Municipal Building. Assessing is located on the lower level. Currently, there are thirteen full time employees.

FINANCE DEPARTMENT INTRODUCTION

The Finance Department is comprised of the following divisions and describes the related responsibilities:

  • Accounting: Includes accounts payable, cash management, financial software implementation and oversight, investments, risk assessment, accounts receivable, debt management, and financial reporting.
  • Property Tax: Includes property tax collection and processing, general and rescue billing and collections, beach parking permits, boat launch permits, and parking tickets.
  • Excise Tax: Includes vehicle registrations, hunting and fishing licenses, snowmobile, watercraft, and ATV registrations.
  • Purchasing: Includes directing, supervising and coordinating the preparation of technical specifications of all purchasing-related activities of municipal goods and services.
  • Assessing: Includes calculating the annual valuation of all taxable and exempt real and personal property in Scarborough.

    * Payroll Information may be found under the Human Resources Department

BOND AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FINANCE DEPARTMENT STAFF

Name Phone E-Mail
Finance Department
Ruth Porter
Director		 730-4081
Accounting Office
Gina Clukey
Deputy Finance Director 		730-4084
Teri Hodgdon
Bookkeeper		 730-4086 thodgdon@
ci.scarborough.me.us
Collections
Lisa Saulle
Excise Agent		 730-4010
Sandy Sullivan
Account Clerk		 730-4010
Barbara Fagnant
Account Clerk		 730-4010
Wendy Frazier
Deputy Tax Collector / Treasurer 		730-4000
Susan Burnell
Account Clerk		 730-4000

COLLECTIONS DIVISION INTRODUCTION

You can do tax inquiries by going to the online tax information site.

EXCISE DIVISION INTRODUCTION

Online Vehicle Registration Renewal is now available Before you start processing your renewal, you will need:

  • Your current vehicle registration
  • Your vehicle's current mileage
  • Your current proof of insurance
  • Your checkbook, for method of payment (aba/routing number and your account number). The Town of Scarborough does accept credit cards for the Bureau of Motor Vehicles Online Rapid Renewal.

To get started, go to: http://www.informe.org/bmv/rapid-renewal/ [EXIT SITE]

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO REGISTER YOUR VEHICLE

    The Town of Scarborough is an agent for the Bureau of Motor Vehicles. This means the Town has authorization from the State of Maine to process re-registrations and new registrations on most passenger type vehicles and commercial vehicles. You may avoid waiting in lines if you try to plan your visit to your town office. Please review the information needed in order to process your registration.

    State of Maine Renewal

    • Proof of insurance*
    • Previous Registration
    • Current Mileage

    Proof of residency is required for you, if you are NEW to the Town of Scarborough

    To view a list of accepted documents please click here.

    New Registration - Dealer Sale

    • Proof of insurance*
    • Green Dealers Certificate (STMV6)
    • Blue Application for Title (if the vehicle is 1995 or newer)
    • Previous Registration (if you are taking credit from a vehicle previously registered in your name and that you no longer are in possession of)
    • Window sticker (Maroney sticker) if a "brand new" vehicle.

    New Registration - Private Sale

    • Proof of insurance*
    • Bill of Sale (Must have year, make, model, serial number, current mileage, date of sale, and a statement indicating the amount of the sale, who the vehicle is being sold to, and must be signed by the seller.)
    • Previous owners Original Title Certificate if the vehicle is 1995 or newer. (Must be fully completed on the back side by the seller, showing who the vehicle is being sold to, current mileage, date of sale and must be signed by each of the individuals listed on the front of the title. The title must be free of liens.)

    *Insurance: Proof of insurance must be in effect the day of the registration. A policy is acceptable if it shows the effective dates and identifies the vehicle covered (i.e. vehicle identification number). An invoice from the insurance company is not proof of insurance.

    Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife:
    The Excise Department staff also serves as an agency for the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. In this capacity, they are able to register all terrain vehicles, and snowmobiles (both non-resident and resident).

     

    EXCISE DIVISION LINKS

    EXCISE FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

    Please take a look at our FAQ page.
Town of Scarborough, Maine
Finance Department		 Office Location:
Scarborough Municipal Building
259 U. S. Route One
Scarborough, ME 04074		 Mailing Address:
Scarborough Finance Department
Scarborough Municipal Building
P. O. Box 360
Scarborough, ME 04070-0360		 Telephone: 207-730-4010
Fax: 207-730-4015
Mon-Fri 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Collections, Vehicle Registration open Wed until 6:30 p.m.
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