Motor Vehicle Dealer Licensing
The Dealer Section issues and maintains the records of licensed dealers in the state and the plates associated with those licenses. The section provides information on the requirements to obtain a dealer's license and the laws, rules and regulations to maintain the license.
Dealer licenses expire on the last day of the month one year from issuance.
How to Prove Maine Residency
Alongside proving your legal presence in the U.S., your application for a Maine driver’s license or non-driver identification card will need to provide proof of residence in the state. This document must contain your physical address.
How to Prove Legal Presence for a Non United States Citizen
You must provide proof of legal presence in the United States to obtain or renew a driver’s license or state ID.
The full administrative rules for evidence of legal presence are available here (PDF).
The following are lists of the most common documents non-citizens present to satisfy this requirement. Documents must be legible, valid, and unexpired or have no expiration date.
How to Prove United States Citizenship
You must provide proof of legal presence in the United States to obtain or renew a driver’s license or state ID. Read the full administrative rules for evidence of legal presence (PDF).
The following is a list of the most common documents United States citizens and nationals present to satisfy this requirement. Documents must be legible, valid, and unexpired or have no expiration date.
What is Legal Presence?
Legal Presence
In addition to proving residency, you can not obtain or renew a driver's license or non driver identification card unless you provide acceptable valid documentary evidence of legal presence in the United States.
How to Prove Your Identity
Please bring with you two of the following documents for proof of identification. One must indicate your date of birth and the other must bear your written signature.
Note: These are all identity documents for a standard credential but only those with an (*) are acceptable to use for the issuance of a REAL ID credential. This list is not all inclusive.
Find Your Local Branch
On this page: Motor Vehicle Branch Office locations | Administrative Office of the Bureau of Motor Vehicles | AAA Northern New England locations
Temporary Office Hours Change
NOTE: Some branch offices are closing at 4:00 p.m. due to increased customer demand for Real ID credentials. Branch locations may also limit walk-in traffic when capacity is reached. Check your specific branch location below for closing time.