new maine drivers license - ME
Maine Drivers License Information
To get your drivers license in Maine, you need to apply for a standard Class C drivers license. You must have a Maine license within thirty (30) days of establishing residency. You must give up any other Drivers License that you have previously held from any other State.
Maine Drivers License Requirements
18 years and under (Graduated Driver License System)
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Permit
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A few of the requirements:
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You must be at least 15 years of age.
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Must have maine drivers ed.
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You need Thirty five (35) hours of driving experience which shall include five (5) hours of night driving.
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Must have an adult with you at all times (must be at least twenty (20) years old).
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For complete details and to get your Maine Permit, please SIGN IN HERE
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Intermediate License
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A few of the requirements:
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You must be at least 16 years of age
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You must have held a Permit (see above) for at least six (6) months.
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For complete details and to get your Maine Intermediate License, please SIGN IN HERE
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Unrestricted Class C Driver's License
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A couple of the requirements:
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You must have held an Intermediate License (see above) for at least one hundred and eighty (180) days.
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May not drive between the hours of 12am and 5am.
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For complete details and to get your Maine Unrestricted License, please SIGN IN HERE
18 years and over
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Learner's Permit
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Valid for two (2) years.
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Take and pass the Vision and Driver Knowledge Test.
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If under 21 years of age, you need Thirty five (35) hours of driving experience which shall include five (5) hours of night driving.
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For complete details and to get your Maine Driver's Permit, please SIGN IN HERE
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Standard Class C Drivers License
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Take and pass the Vision, Driver Knowledge and Driver Road Test.
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If under 21 years of age, you must have held a Permit (see above) for at least six (6) months.
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For complete details and to get your Maine Driver's License, please SIGN IN HERE
For complete details and to GET your Maine license, please SIGN IN HERE
Maine Drivers Ed
Visit our maine drivers ed page for more information on Maine driver education.
Tests Required
Test requirements vary by age and depending on whether you've previously held a license in another state.
For complete details and to GET your Maine license, please SIGN IN HERE
Fee
New Driver's License Class C
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Under 65 years of age
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Over 65 years of age
Written Examination
Fees depend on your age. For complete Fees SIGN IN HERE
Documents needed to get your Maine Drivers License
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Proof of Identification (Date of Birth) and Signature
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A few examples:
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Birth Certificate
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Certificate of Marriage
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Court Order
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For complete list of items SIGN IN HERE
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Social Security Number
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Proof of Maine Residency
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A few examples:
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Maine Vehicle Registration
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W2
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For complete list of items SIGN IN HERE
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Proof of Legal Presence
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A few examples:
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U.S. Passport or Passport Card
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American Indian Card
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For complete list of items SIGN IN HERE
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Non US Citizens
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A few examples:
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Employment Authorization Card
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Permanent Resident Card
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For complete list of items SIGN IN HERE
Maine DMV Office
Go to your Maine DMV Office in order to take your required tests. You can use our locator to find the office that is closest to you.
Take the Maine Drivers License Test
At this point you need to make sure that you have prepared and studied all of the material for the written test. You can find the Maine Driver Test handbook here.
Buy a Car and Get Auto Insurance
Auto insurance is required by law in most states. Click HERE to get started and we'll help you find the lowest rates in your state.
Take the Driving Test
Your last step is to show up to your local Maine DMV Office and take the driving test.