Maine - Renew your Driver License

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Procedure

1. Go to any Motor Vehicle Branch Office or Mobile Unit sites
2. Bring all necessary documents: proof of identification, proof of residency, and proof of legal presence.
3. Complete and submit an application along with all the required documents.
4. Applicants may be required to have an eye test.
5. Pay the appropriate fee.

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Required Documents

Things you will need to renew your driver's license:

• Document(s) showing proof of your physical address in Maine;
• Document(s) proving you are a US Citizen or are in the country legally (Legal Presence);
• If your social security number is not on file with the Secretary of State, you must provide your social security number. If you believe you do not qualify for a social security number, you must present an unexpired immigration document, such as an I-94, or a written statement from the Social Security Administration to help us determine your ineligibility.

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Office Locations & Contacts

Bureau of Motor Vehicles

Mailing Address:
29 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0029

Physical Location:
101 Hospital Street, Augusta, ME
Driving Directions

Contact Numbers:
Phone: 207-624-9000
Fax: 207-624-9013
TTY: Users Call Maine relay 711
License Renewals, Address Changes, State ID's & Duplicates: 624-9000, Extension 52114
Other Contact Numbers

Locations and Hours

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Eligibility

• Holder of a valid drivers license
• Resident of Maine
• US Citizen or is legally staying in US
• Successfully completed a drivers eye test

Fees

Examination & License Fees

Examination Fees:

• Class C and Motorcycle Permit Examination (Written Test): $10.00
• Class A, B & C Commercial Driver's License Examination: $35.00
• Each Endorsement: $10.00

Initial License and Renewal Fees:

• Class C Photo License Under Age 65 (6 year license): $30.00
• Commercial Photo License Under Age 65 (effective October 1, 2003 5 year license): $34.00
• Class C Photo License Age 65 or older (4 year license): $21.00
• Commercial Photo License Age 65 or older (4 year license): $28.00

Other License Related Fees

Acceptable forms of payment for fees are: Cash, Check, Money Order, Visa or MasterCard.

Validity

• Class C Photo License Under Age 65: 6 year license
• Commercial Photo License Under Age 65: 5 year license
• Class C Photo License Age 65 or older: 4 year license)
• Commercial Photo License Age 65 or older: 4 year license

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Instructions

You can renew your driver's license on or before the expiration date or as early as 6 months prior to your driver's license expiration.

You can renew your driver's license by going to any of the motor vehicle branch offices or mobile unit sites.

Required Information

• Name
• Date and place of birth
• Social Security number
• Passing scores in your eye test

Need for the Document

A driving license is an official document which states that a person may operate a motorized vehicle, such as a motorcycle, car, truck or a bus, on a public roadway. This document also serves as identification and proof of age.

Following are procedures on how you can renew a driver's license issued in Maine.

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Other uses of the Document/Certificate

A drivers license can also be presented to cash checks, enter secure facilities, and secure purchases that require documented identification.

External Links

• Bureau of Motor Vehicles, State of Maine:

http://www.maine.gov/sos/bmv/licenses/renewal.html

• Frequently Asked Questions About Driver License Renewals

http://www.maine.gov/sos/bmv/licenses/renewalfaqs.html

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