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Residents in Steuben and Beaver Cove Can Now Renew Motor Vehicle Registrations Online

350 Maine municipalities now offer Rapid Renewal

AUGUSTA, Maine — Secretary of State Shenna Bellows today announced that the towns of Steuben and Beaver Cove each launched Rapid Renewal this week. Rapid Renewal is the Department of the Secretary of State’s online service for renewing motor vehicle registrations.

Two Lights for Tomorrow Celebration Commemorates the 250th Anniversary of Paul Revere’s Ride, Kicks off United States Semiquincentennial

Celebrations across Maine, United States remember 2 lanterns that changed history

AUGUSTA, MAINE – The Maine Semiquincentennial Commission, chaired by Secretary of State Shenna Bellows, kicked off the celebration of the birth of our nation by recognizing Maine’s participation tonight in a nationwide initiative, Two Lights for Tomorrow.

“Two Lights for Tomorrow” Press Conference & Capitol Park Lighting Friday, April 18 to Kick Off Maine’s Semiquincentennial Celebration

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The Maine Semiquincentennial Commission, chaired by Secretary of State Shenna Bellows, will kick off planned celebrations of the country’s birth by commemorating Paul Revere’s famous ride of April 18-19, 1775, and a “Two Lights for Tomorrow” celebration.

BMV, EMCC Partner to Host a Free Event Tuesday, 4/22 to Deter Catalytic Converter Thefts

Vehicle owners can book a time slot to have their catalytic converter etched

AUGUSTA, MAINE – The Bureau of Motor Vehicles’ Enforcement Division (BMV) and Eastern Maine Community College (EMCC) will team up to host a free catalytic converter etching event on Tuesday, April 22. The event will run from 9:00 a.m. to Noon at EMCC (354 Hogan Road, Bangor).

With Real ID or a Passport Required to Fly Beginning May 7, Bureau of Motor Vehicles Puts Measures in Place to Ease Wait Times

Scheduling BMV appointment best way to reduce waiting time

AUGUSTA, MAINE – Beginning May 7, 2025, travelers will need a Real ID, passport, or a passport card to fly commercially. As Mainers plan their summer vacation travel, the Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) has added the following measures to ease wait times for Real ID applicants, including:

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