You can renew your Maine Driver’s license online, by mail, or in person. To do so, you will need to bring proof of your identity, a completed application, and payment of fees. You will also need to pass a vision test, if you are over 40 or 62. You must also have a valid inspection sticker on your vehicle. This can be obtained by passing a safety inspection at an official state-licensed inspection station. You can find one near you by using this list.
If you are upgrading to a Real ID driver’s license, you must renew it in person so that the BMV can add additional identification documents to your file. For US citizens, suitable documents include a passport or certified birth certificate. Non-citizens should bring a valid immigration document, like an I-94. If you don’t have a card, you must also provide proof of your Social Security number. Lastly, you must provide two documents to establish proof of your Maine residency, such as utility bills or paycheck stubs. If you do not pass the vision exam, you will need to re-take it at a BMV facility
There are special rules for senior drivers in Maine. These rules are aimed at keeping both seniors and the roadways safe. These rules include requiring seniors to pass a medical examination and limiting their driving hours.
If you are a senior, you should renew your driver’s license as soon as possible. This will ensure that you have a valid license for the next two years. You should receive a renewal notice in the mail six months before your license expires. If you do not receive a renewal notice, you should contact the BMV. You can also renew your Maine driver’s license in person at any branch office or mobile unit site.
Maine Driver’s License Vision Test
You must pass a vision test at your first license renewal after age 40, and every other renewal until you reach the age of 62. You may request an eye exam at the BMV or have your doctor perform the test. You’ll also need to provide proof of identity, residency and citizenship. Depending on your age, you may be required to take a road test or an alcohol and drug education course. The BMV will review your application and notify you of any issues.
Who Needs to Take the Vision Test?
- Anyone applying for a new driver’s license.
- Applicants with a valid out-of-state license.
- Individuals changing their license classification.
- People older than 40 years old according to a specific schedule:
- At the first renewal after attaining 40 years of age.
- At every 2nd renewal after the first renewal at 40 until attaining 62 years of age.
- At every renewal after attaining 62 years of age.
Exemptions
You can skip the vision test at the BMV (Bureau of Motor Vehicles) by providing one of these:
- An acceptable certificate from a doctor, optometrist, or other qualified professional. The certificate must be signed within a year of your application date, and your visual acuity in each eye and field of vision must be stated.
- Satisfactory evidence of a valid Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC) driver’s license issued within the past year.
