Welcome to the Department of the Secretary of State with three distinct bureaus - the Bureau of Corporations, Elections and Commissions, the Maine State Archives and the Bureau of Motor Vehicles. While each bureau has unique duties in the services and information it provides to the citizens of Maine, they all share the Department's goal of providing quality services. [ Read more about the Department ]

Recent News
Important Information
Maine Citizen’s Guide to the Referendum Election now available
Text Scams: BMV will never send you a text message with information about a potential suspension or unpaid infractions. Do not click on links in any unsolicited texts.
Bureau of Motor Vehicle phone lines are open Monday - Friday from 8:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Schedule an Appointment at a BMV branch
State delays and closures - You may sign up for various citizen alerts through this webpage link.
Official State Holiday Schedule
NOTE: BMV will never send you a text message with information about potential suspension or unpaid infractions. Do not click on links in any unsolicited texts.