Online sales for 2026 Multi-Use and Transfer Station permits are now live. Permits may be purchased online from your mobile device, tablet, or computer at any time. Online purchasing allows you to complete your transaction at your convenience and helps reduce wait times at Town Hall during the busiest permit season.

Online Multi-Use and Transfer Station Permit Portal

Before You Start

Have the following information ready:

1. Parcel ID number exactly as shown on your tax bill
2. Last name as shown on the tax bill
3. Vehicle registration for the vehicle receiving the permit
4. Registered owner information and relationship to driver
5. Credit card for payment

If you have not used the online system before, a short video tutorial walks you through setting up your account, entering parcel information, uploading your vehicle registration, and completing your purchase step by step: Online Purchase Tutorial

Multi-Use Permit

The Multi-Use Permit ($50) combines beach parking and Transfer Station access into one permit.

The Multi-Use Beach Parking Permit is required for parking in Town of Wells metered beach lots from the Saturday of Memorial Day Weekend through the Monday of Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples’ Day. The permit also provides year-round access to the Wells Transfer Station.

Eligibility:

• Available to residents and taxpaying property owners with current tax payments.
• Residents must have a tax bill in their name or, if renting, provide a vehicle registration showing excise tax paid to Wells.
• A resident or taxpayer may purchase up to two permits per tax parcel.

Veteran Multi-Use Permit Discount: 

The Veteran Multi-Use Permit ($45) is for eligible resident/taxpaying veterans. The veteran must be listed on the vehicle registration and provide proof of veteran status at purchase.

Please note:

• If you are a new owner and have not yet received a tax bill in your name, contact the Assessor’s Office at (207) 646-6081.
• Permits are not transferable and must be affixed to the inside of the driver’s side windshield within four inches of the bottom edge.

Transfer Station Permit

A standalone Transfer Station Permit ($5) is also available for purchase.

2025 permits will continue to be accepted at the Transfer Station through the end of January. A grace period is in effect to allow adequate time to purchase 2026 permits.

• Permits are not transferable and must be affixed to the inside of the driver’s side windshield within four inches of the bottom edge.

Mooring Holder Permit

Mooring holders with boats located on the eastern side of the harbor who wish to park without using lot meters must purchase a Mooring Holder Permit ($50). 
Limit: One permit per Mooring Holder Agreement

This permit allows parking in the Eastern Shore Lot in any available space. There are ten designated spaces for Mooring Holder permits. Permits may be purchased in person, online, or by mail.

Other Purchase Options

By Mail:

2026 Multi-Use and Transfer Station Permit By-Mail Request Form

Mail to:
Town of Wells
Attn: Multi-Use or Transfer Station Sticker
208 Sanford Road
Wells, ME 04090

In Person:

Wells Town Hall, Finance Office, during regular business hours.

More Information:

• Multi-Use Permits
• Transfer Station Permits

Questions: 

Please contact our Finance Department at 207-646-5113.