Town Office Re-Opening Update
TOWN OFFICE RE-OPENING UPDATE
The Town of Mount Desert plans to open the Municipal Office to the public on Monday June 8. The date is tentative pending completion of renovation work to protect our customers and staff. If the date needs to be adjusted, we will post the revised date on our website and Facebook page. After nearly three months, it will be our pleasure to welcome you back to your town office.
We will be observing our normal business hours Monday through Friday 8:30 am until 4:30 pm. Concern for the health and safety of customers and staff requires that we modify some of our familiar policies and procedures. Face coverings will be required while in the building, and we will be able to accommodate only two customers at a time to maintain social distancing. Customers will not be able to access the office areas of the building until further notice.
Due to these restrictions you may want to consider doing your renewal registrations of boats and cars online, particularly if you have several transactions. If you are unsure how to do online renewals call us at 276-5531 and we will gladly walk you through the process.
New registrations of cars and marriage licenses need to be done in person. They are lengthy procedures and will be done by appointment only. Call for appointment: 276-5531 until further notice. When you arrive for your appointment please be sure to bring the following materials for car registrations:
OWNER OF VEHICLE MUST REGISTER FOR FIRST TIME (or have Power of Attorney)
Bill of Sale or Sales Invoice from dealers
Dealers –New vehicles - Moroney Label (window sticker)
Title work (1995 and newer) also on (motorcycles over 300CC/mopeds over 50cc w/10-inch tires, motorhomes, trailers over 3,000 lbs. unloaded, and camper trailers)
Current Insurance, please watch your dates
Current mileage
Previous registration if wanting to transfer credits (or Plate #)
If out of state vehicle, most current registration
The CEO Department is still accepting permit applications and payments, through a drop box in the Town Office foyer, mail, or email. All Development Permit Applications are available on the Towns website, under Code Enforcement/Planning “Building Forms'' at www.mtdesert.org. The Land Use Zoning Ordinance, Tax Maps and official Zoning Map are also located on the Towns website. (See Assessor webpage for maps.) Voicemails are checked daily. Inspections are currently being conducted, apart from Internal and External Plumbing Inspections. Due to the COVID-19/Corona Virus Pandemic Internal and External Plumbing Inspections will temporarily be suspended by the Authority Having Jurisdiction/Local Plumbing Inspector, until the pandemic is no longer a threat. The certified installer(s) will be required to fill out an Installer(s) Statement of Compliance Form and (Affidavit Form for Site Preparation for Disposal Fields) and provide photos for internal plumbing system installation only to the Authority Having Jurisdiction/ local Plumbing Inspector. Failure to comply with this request may hold-up or deny a homeowner(s) from receiving a Certificate of Occupancy to occupy their building.
The Assessing Office will continue to provide services electronically, either by phone, postal service, or by email. Assessing records are accessible online through the town’s website, or can be sent electronically or by postal service, upon request.
We are aware that these are difficult, challenging, and frustrating times. It is our privilege to serve the great people of Mount Desert as we together navigate this most unusual summer. Be safe and well.