Update Regarding Town Services, March 17, 2020
We announced yesterday in our update regarding building closures, that we would provide more information on how we would be able to conduct business transactions with the public during this time. These transactions include, but are not limited to, permits, business licenses, motor vehicle registration, tax payments, etc.
We have decided that any plan will only be relevant based on the most recent situation regarding COVID-19. This continues to be a rapidly evolving situation; therefore, we are not going to develop a standardized business transaction plan that may have to be updated daily. We are now implementing an operations plan that will rely on business transactions to be conducted remotely and electronically. We have staff available to assist with electronic transactions. Staff will also be available to process any transactions by mail. A directory of departments is provided below if you would like assistance. Transactions that are not available electronically or for those people without access to the internet or not able to conduct business electronically, please use the telephone directory below and we will try to help you on a case by case basis.
Temporary Vehicle Registrations
New car registration is not possible through our online system. The Falmouth Police Department has chosen to exercise its enforcement discretion and will not cite motorists for violating the expiration of a 14-day Temporary Registration Plate until further notice. Although the Falmouth Police Department cannot dictate the actions of other law enforcement agencies, Chief John Kilbride has provided residents with a letter to serve as documentation that despite best efforts, you have been unable to register your new vehicle with the Town of Falmouth, beginning on Thursday, March 12, 2020. We hope that this letter provides adequate proof that the operator of a vehicle displaying an expired temporary registration has made attempts to register the vehicle unsuccessfully and therefore, leniency should be granted. Inquiries related to this announcement should be directed to the Falmouth Police Department at 207-781-2300. Click here for Chief Kilbride’s letter.
Online Services
We offer the following services electronically:
Registration Renewals
- ATV & Snowmobile Registration
- Boat Registrations
- Motor Vehicle Registration Renewals (See above regarding expired temporary registration plates)
Licenses
Payments and Purchases
Other Services
- Public Works Permits (street excavation, driveway/entrance, street acceptance, storm drain connection). All permits can be printed, filled out, scanned, and emailed to: jreynolds@falmouthme.org. Payment information will be sent via-email once a permit application is received.
Questions?
If you still have questions or are uncertain if you can conduct your business online or through the mail, please contact us via the “Contact Us” page on our website or at the appropriate numbers or emails below.
Clerk’s Office (Tax Payments, Vehicle Registrations, Vital Records): 207-699-5308
Codes Office (Permitting, Zoning): 207-699-5310
Assessing: Cumberland County Assessing, 207-699-2475, assessor@cumberlandcounty.org
Public Works (Road Maintenance, Other Inquiries): 207-781-3919
Planning Office (Planning Board Approval): 207-699-5303
Contact information for all other departments can be found on our website at: www.falmouthme.org.
Note: We have limited staff in our buildings so please leave a voicemail and someone will return your call as soon as possible.
As noted in previous updates, this is a rapidly evolving situation. The Falmouth Emergency Management Team is closely monitoring the situation. We will continue to provide regular updates to the community through E-Alerts, social media, and our Emergency Management webpage.
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