New State Residency Requirement
to Get Maine Driver’s License or Maine ID
Starting April 22nd, anyone wanting to renew or get a new Maine driver license or Maine non-driver identification card will need
to provide documents to prove that they are a Maine resident. This is the first time in Maine’s history such a requirement is part of
State law.
In April, Maine lawmakers passed LD 2304 requiring us to prove that we live in Maine when we apply for a Maine driver’s license
or Maine ID card.
There are a few people who are exempt from this law. They don’t have to prove their residency but they must provide documents
to prove that they qualify for the exemption:
- A person that has proven they are on active duty in the US Armed Forces.
- The spouse or child of a person that has proven they are on active duty in the US Armed Forces.
- A student enrolled in a university, college or school within Maine.
What documents can I use to prove that I live in Maine?
Acceptable Documentary Evidence The document you use to prove where you live must include your legal name* and physical
address in Maine. Here are some examples:
- A tax return
- W-2
- Utility Bill
- Paycheck stub
- Tax bill
- GED
- Rent Receipt
- School or college transcript
- Document issued by a government entity
- Recent Maine Driver’s License with physical address
- Maine Resident Hunting and/or Fishing License
- Maine Vehicle Registration
- Contract in your name (for example, mortgage agreement, lease, insurance ID card)
- College ID card
* If the document is in a former name, you must also provide the legal document of your name change.
NOTE: A Post Office Box or other mail drop
(for example, Mail Boxes Etc.) is not acceptable proof of residency. The physical street address does not have to appear on the
license but a physical address must be entered in the Bureau of Motor Vehicles computer system.
Affidavits can be used if you don’t have Acceptable Documentary Evidence. Affidavits will be available at the Bureau of Motor
Vehicles. You must use the ones provided by the Bureau.
Get more information
Or call: Maine Motor Vehicles 624-9000
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