How to get a Maine Driver's License
Find out how to get a new ME driver's license and replace your out-of-state license with this Maine DMV guide.
The Rules
Under ME DMV guidelines, you must be at least 16 years of age to apply for a Maine Drivers License.
All applicants need to be familiar with the Maine Driver's Manual. Think you know the material? Take our DMV practice test now and test your driving knowledge.
First Time Drivers
If this is your first driver's license, you will need to apply for a Maine learners permit which requires a written exam on traffic signs, motor vehicle laws and safe driving techniques.
Once you receive a valid learners permit, you will then need to pass a road skills test in addition to vision and hearing tests to receive a ME drivers license.
If you are under 21 years of age, you must hold a learners permit for 6 months from the and complete a minimum of 35 hours of supervised driving before taking the road skills test.
New ME Residents
New residents with an out-of-state license must obtain a Maine driver's license within 30 days of establishing a permanent residence in ME. When heading to the DMV, be sure to bring the license from your former state as you will be required to surrender it in order to obtain the new license.
There is no written exam or road skills testing required to change a valid out-of-state license to a ME driver's license, however you will need to pass the vision test.
If you are 16 or 17 and hold a valid out-of-state license, you may be required to provide evidence of completion of an approved driver education course prior to the issuance of a Maine license.
Paperwork
Before you head to the Maine DMV Office, make sure you have all of the following required documents to get your driver's license:
On the Road
Once your licensing requirements have been met, your Class C Driver's License will be valid for 8 years, expiring on your birthday. Remember... the safe operation of a vehicle requires practiced skill, knowledge, and a respectful understanding of the limitations imposed by the other drivers and the environment.
