Maine BMV · Official Resources 2026

Maine BMV Resources & Official Links

Official links, office finder, fees, and key resources for getting your Maine permit and driver's license.

🔗 Essential Official Links

BMV Main Website

Official Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles homepage — services, forms, and information.

https://www.maine.gov/sos/bmv/

Driver Handbook (Official PDF)

Download the official Maine Driver's License Manual (Rev. 4/24). All test questions are based on this manual.

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Schedule a BMV Appointment

Most Maine BMV branch offices accept walk-ins for written exams; some services and some locations are by appointment.

https://www.maine.gov/sos/bmv/locations

BMV Branch Office Locator

Find your nearest Maine BMV driver license branch office (Augusta, Bangor, Portland, and more).

https://www.maine.gov/sos/bmv/locations

How to Obtain a License

Step-by-step requirements for first-time applicants, learner's permits, and out-of-state transfers.

maine.gov/sos/bmv/.../how-to-obtain-a-license

License Renewal

Renew your Maine driver's license online (for eligible drivers), by mail, or in person at a BMV branch.

maine.gov/online/bmv/license-renewal

🏛️ Major BMV Office Locations

Augusta (Main Office)

101 Hospital St, Augusta, ME 04333
Mon–Fri 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Phone: (207) 624-9000

Portland

312 Canco Rd, Portland, ME 04103
Mon–Fri 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Phone: (207) 822-6400

Bangor

1129 Hammond St, Bangor, ME 04401
Mon–Fri 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Phone: (207) 942-1319

Lewiston

50 Westminster St, Lewiston, ME 04240
Mon–Fri 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Phone: (207) 783-3024

Maine has additional branch offices in Calais, Caribou, Ellsworth, Kennebunk, Mexico, Rockland, Sanford, Scarborough, South Paris, Springvale, Topsham, and elsewhere — see the official locator for the full list and current hours.

💰 Driver License Fee Schedule

License / Service	Fee
Class C / Motorcycle Permit Examination	$35
Class C Driver's License (under 65, valid 6 years)	$30
Class C Driver's License (age 65+, valid 4 years)	$20
REAL ID Class C License (under 65)	$55
REAL ID Class C License (age 65+)	$40
Duplicate / Replacement License	$30
Passenger Vehicle Registration (1 year)	$35

Fees as published by the Maine Secretary of State, BMV. See the official fee schedule for the full list including motorcycle, CDL, and endorsement fees.

📋 What to Bring to the BMV Office

Primary identity document — applicants up to age 22 must show a certified birth certificate (with embossed seal) or U.S. passport
Social Security card or other Social Security verification (your SSN must be provided on the application)
Proof of Maine residency — examples: a utility bill, bank statement, or rental agreement showing your name and Maine address
Proof of lawful presence (for non-U.S. citizens) — see the BMV residency-document guide for accepted forms
Parent or legal guardian signature on the application (required for any applicant under 18)
Driver education course completion certificate (required for applicants under 18)
Payment — $35 for the Class C / motorcycle permit examination, plus the license fee when you pass
Corrective lenses, if you wear them — a vision screening is administered with the written exam

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