Maine Driver License

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Driving License in State of Maine

You need to follow certain steps to acquire the Driving License in State of Maine:

Applying for New Driving License in State of Maine: You are eligible for driving license in State of Maine only if you are at least 16 years old. You will need to have proof of completion of driver’s education course if you are below 18. You can acquire learner’s permit at the age of 15 from the Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV). You must clear vision and written tests to acquire the permit. You need to provide two identification proofs and Social Security card. It is compulsory to provide birth certificate if you are under 22. The exam fee is $10. You need to follow some instructions while you possess learner’s permit.

You are eligible for driver’s license if you are 16 and hold a certificate of driver’s education course. But if you are at least 18 years old, then you don’t need this certificate. You need to pass the vision, written and driving tests. You need to provide two identification proofs and Social Security card. It is compulsory to provide birth certificate if you are under 22. License fee is $30 and if you are over 65, then fee charged is $21.

If you are new resident in Maine, then you need to pass the vision test and surrender your previous state driving license. You need to pay $10 application fee and $30 Maine license fee.

Renewing Driving License in State of Maine: Regular driving licenses need to be renewed every five years. The notice is sent to you at least 30 days before your license renewal is due by BMV. You can renew your license by visiting BMV office and fee charged is $30.

You can even renew by rapid renewal process. Only digital non commercial licenses can be renewed by this method. If your age group is 40-45 years, 52-57years or above 62 years, then you should renew license in person, as you need to appear for eye exam. You should be at least 23 years old to use this method. You need to pay the fee using valid MasterCard or Visa. You can have a print of temporary license until you receive your renewed license by mail.

Replacing a Lost Driving License in State of Maine: You can use rapid replacement process for acquiring duplicate license. You need to apply for duplicate license online in the rapid replacement process. You should be at least 23 years old to use this method. You need to pay the fee using a valid MasterCard or Visa Card. You can have a print of temporary license until you receive your renewed license by mail. If you lose your driving license while you are out of state, then also you can use rapid replacement method. You will be mailed your duplicate license on the temporary out of state address that you provide. You can also get the duplicate license by visiting BMV office and providing two identification proofs and $5 fee. You can even request duplicate license by mail.

Changing Name on Driving License in State of Maine: You should inform BMV about your name change within 10 days. You need to provide legal name change document along with the application. Fee charged is $5.

Changing Address on Driving License in State of Maine: You should inform BMV about your address change within 10 days. You can inform BMV about the changed name using online form or you can call (207) 624-9000. You can even visit BMV office to complete the formalities.