Online Payments: Notice To Customers

The Town of Bowdoinham has entered into an agreement
with Androscoggin Bank to use their online payment system, AndroPay.
 
In addition to being an online system,AndroPay will be used by the Town to process
credit and debit card payments online and eventually at the Town Office.

Below is a list of Services Available Online

Property Taxes:

There are two available payment methods:

(1) ACH / Checking Account - You will need to provide your account number and the bank's routing number to pay by this method.  A helpful check image is available during the payment process to assist in locating this information.  There will be a $1.00 processing fee assessed.

(2) Credit/Debit Cards:  We currently accept MasterCard, Visa, and Discover cards.  Visa is accepted for Real Estate and Personal Property tax payments.  There will be a 2.95% processing fee assessed per transaction with a minimum charge of $1.95 on all credit/debit card transactions, with the exception of all Visa debit card transactions with the flat fee of $3.95.  A helpful card image is available during the payment process to assist in locating card information.

What you will need

Note: Posting Policy: If there are any past due balances on the account you are paying, then the payment you make today will be applied to the oldest amount of interest, fees and principal outstanding, in that order, in accordance with the laws of the State of Maine.

  • Property Account Number (Forgot Your Account Number Click Here)
  • Tax Year 

Vehicle & Trailer Re-Registration:

This online service makes it possible for you to renew your motor vehicle registration and to pay your local excise tax in one simple transaction.

At this time we only accept Electronic Checks for Rapid Renewal

What you will need

  • Your current vehicle registration
  • Your insurance card
  • Your vehicle's current mileage

Hunting & Fishing Licenses

MOSES is the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife's online hunting & fishing licensing system. With MOSES, you can purchase licenses any time of the day or night, and print your license out in your home or office in just minutes. This service is provided by a third party working in partnership with the State of Maine. The total amount you pay includes funds to develop, maintain and enhance the State's official web portal, Maine.gov, and Maine.gov online services like this one.

What you will need:

  • Personal information on the individual you are purchasing the license for (such as, first name, last name, address, date of birth, etc.)
  • Previous hunting license number OR safety course number (if you are purchasing a hunting authority)
  • Credit card (Mastercard, Visa and Discover)

ATV & Snowmobile Registration

ATV and snowmobile registrations are valid from July 1st through June 30th of the following year.   ATV renewals submitted before May 1 will expire June 30th of the current year; renewals submitted after May 1 will expire June 30th of the following year.

What you will need:

  • Registered Owner information
  • Vehicle Information
  • Credit/debit card (MasterCard, Visa)

Boat Registration

This online service allows you to register your Boat (vessel) with the State of Maine. Following your transaction, you will receive a temporary registration form to print for immediate use. Your official registration and stickers will arrive at the shipping address specified within ten business days.

Boat registrations are valid from January 1 through December 31.

Fees vary depending on the length, model year, use, and horsepower of the boat (vessel) being registered. This service allows you to pay both state registration fees and municipal excise tax fees in one transaction. Before submitting payment, you will have the opportunity to review all fees. This service is provided by a third party working in partnership with the State of Maine. The total amount you pay includes funds to develop, maintain and enhance the State's official web portal, Maine.gov, and Maine.gov online services like this one.

Who can use this service?

The Boat Registration Renewal service is available to registrants who

  • have previously registered their boat
  • live in or primarily dock their boat in a municipality that participates in this online service
  • and are required to pay excise tax

 

Dog Licenses

What you will need:

  • Credit Card

  • License/Tag number (Renewal only)

  • State of Maine Rabies certificate

  • Veterinarian's name and phone number

  • Spay or Neuter Certificate (if your dog has been "fixed")

 

$6.00 per year for spayed/neutered dogs

$11.00 per year for dogs not spayed/neutered

$15.00 late fee after January 31st of each year

$25.00 warrant fee after March 31st of each year

All dogs 6 months and older must have a license.

Licenses can not be processed online after January 31st. If you are trying to purchase your dog's license for this year you need to go to your town office or city hall. If you are trying to license for the upcoming year, licenses will not be available until October 15th.