Welcome to the Bureau of Motor Vehicles!
Established in 1905, the BMV works to protect all who use Maine’s roadways. We:
Qualify Drivers
- License Drivers
- Maintain Driver Histories
- Issue Vehicle Registrations and Titles
- Retain Vehicle Registration and Title Records
BMV also provides funds for building and maintaining our highways. This is done through licensing, title, and registration fees.
BMV works to provide easily accessible services to all Mainers. For example, we accomplish this is through our online efforts.
Make an appointment at the BMV online
Schedule an appointment at a BMV branch office
News and Events
Our Bureau of Motor Vehicles branch offices are currently experiencing exceptionally high customer volumes due to increased demand for Real ID credentials. While we continue to welcome walk-in customers, please be aware that wait times may exceed three hours during peak periods in some locations.
To help reduce your wait, we strongly encourage you to schedule an appointment in advance. Appointments are available at all branch locations and are released daily, so we recommend checking frequently if you don’t see immediate availability. Schedule an Appointment
If you're upgrading to a Real ID, please plan to visit us approximately two months before your planned travel. This will help ensure you receive your credential in time. Be sure to review the list of before your visit. Real ID Information
Before visiting a branch, we also recommend reviewing the many online services available, which may allow you to complete your transaction without coming into an office.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to serve all customers as efficiently as possible.
Bureau of Motor Vehicles to Begin Issuing New Pine Tree License Plate on May 1
March 19, 2025
Important BMV Information
In observance of Memorial Day, all Bureau of Motor Vehicle Offices will be closed Monday, May 26, 2025.
Mobile Unit Sites are closed at this time. Please check back here, or be on the lookout, for updates.
Keep up to date on any delays or closures with the Citizen Alert System.
Have a question we didn’t answer here? Call Us! We’re here Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. at 207-624-9000.
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The Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles, within the constitutional office of the Department of the Secretary of State, was established in 1905 out of concern for public safety following the invention, mass production, and use of automobiles. Since that time, the Bureau has served the residents of the State and all users of Maine highways by qualifying and licensing drivers and by maintaining records of driver history, vehicle ownership and vehicle registration. Through the collection of the licensing and registration fees associated with these services, the BMV also provides revenue to build and maintain Maine's highways.
Today, through the leadership of the Secretary of State, the Bureau offers a variety of online services in addition to its familiar branch office locations. Using online services, for example, Maine motorists may renew their driver's license or order a duplicate license, renew their vehicle registration, or check on the availability of personalized license plates. Many other online services are available to businesses, individual motorists and other customers.