- To cancel your driver's license you must submit a Cancellation Request Form (PDF). The request must include a physical, mental, emotional, or vision reason for the request.
- If you are already suspended or pending suspension for a non-medical reason, you will not be allowed to cancel your license until those requirements have been met.
Attach your current driver's license to a Cancellation Request Form (PDF) and return it to:
Secretary of State
Bureau of Motor Vehicles
Medical Review Unit
29 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0029- A letter with the cancellation effective date will be mailed to you within a few days after your request has been processed.
- Please note that once your license is canceled, you will not be able to legally operate any motorized vehicle on public roads.
- You may purchase a State of Maine Identification Card that can be used for identification purposes. You can purchase a State of Maine Identification Card at a Motor Vehicle Branch Office or Mobile Unit. At the time of purchase, you must provide proof of legal presence and Maine residency if you have not previously done so.
- Fee information and locations of the Branch Offices and Mobile Units can be found at:
- To have your license reissued you must:
- Submit a written request for reissuance of license.
- Submit a favorable medical or vision report regarding the condition listed on the license cancellation notice. The medical or vision report must be completed by a qualified health care provider or eye care specialist who has evaluated you within the past 12 months.
- Successfully complete the operator's examination, including vision, written and road examinations.
- While there is no re-application fee, you will be required to pay applicable licensing fees.
