• Confirms Legal Ownership— Maine is no stranger to car-related fraud. Auto sale related scams have resulted in local buyers losing thousands of dollars. Among the most common scams involves buyers wiring money for vehicles that are never received. In some cases, buyers are misled by sellers sending fraudulent checks or money orders. A Maine vehicle title search may help in detecting a vast number of red flags that may help the potential buyer from making a very bad decision.
• Reveals Outstanding Liens— There are about 1.4 million registered vehicles in the state and according to the Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles, approximately 3/4^th of those vehicles has outstanding liens. The most common vehicle lien is generated through a car loan and when not paid off, may be passed on to the new buyer. Maine vehicle title lookup helps you identify any unpaid loans or active liens that could become your responsibility after purchase.
• Identifies Vehicles with Branded Titles—A title brand is added any time the vehicle is declared a total loss. Most commonly this is done by the insurance company when the vehicle is involved in a serious accident, flood, fire, theft, lemon law buyback or weather event. The ME car title search can identify over 60 title brands, including salvage, rebuilt, flood, junk and lemon, helping you avoid high-risk vehicles.
• Prevents Fraud and Scams— The Maine Bureau of Insurance reports around 400 fraudulent vehicle-related acts to the local law enforcement every year.  A thorough Maine title check may help protect you from fraudulent listings, VIN cloning, tampered documents or incorrect vehicle details.
• Provides Odometer History Helping Identify Tampering— The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates there are around 450 thousand vehicles sold with false odometer readings. A Maine title search by VIN helps detect odometer rollbacks or inconsistencies that indicate mileage fraud.
• Reveals Multi-State History—A Maine title lookup may help identify registration events outside the state giving you a fuller view of the vehicle’s past and ownership history.
• Ensures Transparency for Buyers & Sellers—A complete State of Maine title search gives both parties confidence by providing a verified ownership and title history.
• Protects Against Costly Mistakes— A Maine car title search helps you avoid buying vehicles with hidden problems that could lead to expensive repairs or legal issues.