Maine transfer tax
Official source data 2026-10-01
On a $400,000 residential purchase in Maine
$1,760
modeled deed & transfer taxes
Combined $2.20 per $500 or fraction, plus $3.80 per $500 or fraction above $1 million for transfers from November 1, 2025. Tax is split equally between grantor and grantee.
Check the tax on your price.
Where the tax goes.
| Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Base deed / transfer taxes | $1,760 |
| Selected local deed taxes | $0 |
| Buyer statutory surcharges | $0 |
| Seller statutory surcharges | $0 |
| Total modeled transfer taxes | $1,760 |
The buyer and seller can negotiate many expenses. This calculation excludes lender credits, seller concessions, prorated rent, HOA charges, inspections, repairs, and any mortgage taxes not in the stated deed-tax scope.
Maine rules and assumptions.
Transfer-tax scope
Combined $2.20 per $500 or fraction, plus $3.80 per $500 or fraction above $1 million for transfers from November 1, 2025. Tax is split equally between grantor and grantee.
Settlement & title
Ask the settlement provider which services it is licensed to perform and which require an attorney. This editable allowance does not determine whether an attorney is required for your transaction.
Maine's insurance code defines title coverage against defects and related risks. Obtain the applicable owner/lender policy and endorsement quote, with title examination, legal and settlement charges identified separately.
Recording fees
Title 33 section 751 sets registry fees for document and page types. Obtain the county registry's current total and any related return/service charges; transfer tax is already modeled separately.
Good questions. Clear answers.
How much are closing costs in Maine?
For the entered $400,000 price, this scenario produces $10,330 of buyer costs and $21,380 of seller costs. The fees are adjustable allowances; only the cited taxes follow the selected statutory scope.
Who pays the transfer tax?
The default allocation follows the state scenario shown above. The closing-cost tool lets you change the contractual deed-tax allocation; statutory buyer or seller surcharges retain their separate payer.
Is the down payment a closing cost?
It is not a service fee. This tool shows $80,000 as the down payment and $90,330 as total estimated buyer cash to close.
Are the title and attorney fees official state rates?
The defaults are planning allowances, not published title-policy quotes. Enter the applicable insurance or title-guaranty quote and the closing professional’s quote. Policy type, endorsements, loan size and reissue discounts can change the cost. Set the title payer to match your contract; use the additional buyer amount for coverage excluded from the percentage allowance.
How do I calculate seller net proceeds?
Subtract seller closing costs and the entered mortgage payoff from the sale price. Here that gives $378,620. Capital-gains tax, repair credits and other liens are excluded.
Check the source.
Data as of 2026-10-01. Retrieved .
- www.maine.gov / transfer-tax
- www.consumerfinance.gov / closing-disclosure As of 2026-10-02
- www.consumerfinance.gov / loan-estimate As of 2026-10-02
- web.legis.maine.gov / title24-Asec709.html As of 2026-10-02
- www.mainelegislature.org / title33sec751.html As of 2026-10-02