Frequently Asked Questions
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In an effort to improve customer service and reduce wait times in
regional branch offices minor changes have been made to the expiration
dates on some Maine licenses. A portion of license holders due to renew
have been selected as eligible recipients to obtain a license valid for
8 years instead of 6. By staggering the duration of drivers licenses,
BMV will be able to level out the demand for license renewal services.
No changes have been made to the price per year fee of $5.
Who is eligible to use the rapid renewal on-line licensing system?
For a state ID card:
- Anyone who was at least 23 years of age or older when their last state ID card was purchased.
Note: Members of the military with a 'K' endorsement on their license are exempt from the age requirement.
For a driver's license:
- Anyone purchasing a replacement license.
- Anyone renewing their license who is over the age of 22 and not required to have a vision screening and processed their last digital renewal at a motor vehicle office. A vision screening is required at the first license renewal after attaining age 40 and at every 2nd license renewal after that. A vision screening is required at every license renewal after attaining age 62.
Note: Members of the military with a 'K' endorsement on their license are exempt from the minimum age requirement but an eye exam is required at certain ages over 40.
How do I change my address only?
- To report a change of address without ordering a duplicate
credential, please use our change of address form.
To change your address and order a duplicate credential, please continue
using this service.
Why do I need to disclose my social security number to use the online
service?
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This statement is made in accordance with the Federal
Privacy Act of 1974, Section 7(b). Disclosure of your social
security number is mandatory and is required by 29-A MRSA �
1301(5) and (6) to apply for or renew a driver's license or
nondriver identification card. Your social security number will
be used solely for identification purposes and will be kept
confidential.
How long will it take to receive my credential in the mail?
- Your credential may take up to three weeks to arrive in the mail, however,
most requests are fulfilled in less than two weeks. Your temporary credential is effective
for 60 days.
You may not use this service to order a driver's license if any of the following condition apply:
- Your privilege to operate is suspended.
- You hold a commercial driver's license.
- You hold a driver's license from another jurisdiction.
- You are under 23 years of age or the digital photograph on file was taken before you turned 23 years of age.
- You changed your name since your last renewal; please visit a motor vehicle office to process a name change.
I have developed a medical condition or my present condition has changed since my last renewal, can I use this service?
I need an eye exam, can I use this service?
- No, vision screenings are required at the first license renewal after attaining age 40 and at every 2nd renewal after that. A vision screening is required at every license renewal after attaining age 62. This screening may be done at a motor vehicle office or by your eye doctor. Please visit a motor vehicle office to renew your license. The following document will provide you with more information:
Eye Form and Information (PDF files require the Adobe Reader)
Additional information for members of the military:
- The renewal fee will be waived if your license includes the 'K' endorsement. You may still renew on-line without the endorsement but payment of the fee will be required. To have the 'K' endorsement added to your record, please contact the Bureau of Motor Vehicles for additional information.
The service is
temporarily unavailable. Please visit your local motor vehicles
branch. We apologize for any inconvenience
and thank you for your cooperation.
Questions about this Service? Contact BMV at: (207) 624-9000 x 52114
or Email: license.bmv@maine.gov
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