Thinking about getting your driver's license at the Maine DMV? Here's exactly what you need to know to get your permit, pass your road test, and get your Maine driver license.

Here's How to Get Your Maine Driver's License

Here's what you'll need to get your Maine license:

1. Proof of residency and Social Security Number
2. Proof that you are a U.S. citizen or are in the country lawfully (legal presence)
3. Two (2) proof of identity; one must indicate your date of birth and the other must bear your written signature.

Here's what you'll need to do to get your Maine license:

1. Visit any DMV Office near you to apply in person, provide the required documents and pay the fees.
2. Take and pass the vision and written test to be issued a Learner's permit. (Read the Maine Driver Manual and take written practice tests). Consider making a DMV appointment or getting a line waiting concierge.
3. Schedule your road test on the DMV website or you can schedule on Skip. If you need a car or driver for your road test, you can schedule a road test concierge here.
4. Before your road test, visit the ultimate Maine DMV road test guide to find out more information about the Maine driving test.
5. When you are ready to take the road test, mail the road test request card to the main office of the Bureau of Motor Vehicles, 29 State House Station, Augusta, Maine 04333-0029. If you are under the age of 21 you must submit a completed driving log. You will be scheduled at the testing location nearest to you. Be sure you have your learner's permit and the exam appointment notice ready with you when you arrive for your test.
6. Once you pass the road test you will be issued a provisional license which is valid for 1 year.

Here are Maine driver's license exceptions to note:

• Driver's License application are age-based and may include completion of a driver education program, driver knowledge examination and/or a driver road test. The permitting process, as well as permit and license restrictions, is explained below.

• If you are under 21 years of age, you are required to complete 70 hours of practice driving, which must include 10 hours of night driving, and have held your learner's permit for at least six months. The 70 hours of practice driving must begin after you have been issued a learner's permit. You must be accompanied by a supervising driver who is at least 20 years old and has held a license for at least two years.

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