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What's New in the Department

Sec. Dunlap: BMV-issued licenses, State IDs extended during emergency

Temporary registration letter for private sales PDF Format

Sec. Dunlap: CDLs, registrations extended during emergency; Real ID enforcement delayed

 

NOTICE:
March 20, 2020

 
Motor vehicle and trailer registrations, including all temporary registrations and any fuel use decals that expire during the state of emergency will be extended.

This applies to registrations issued by municipalities or the Bureau of Motor Vehicles, and also to temporary registrations issued by dealers.  The State of Maine recognizes the need of individuals, families, and businesses for transportation, work and commerce during the emergency.  These registrations can be renewed after the emergency ends.

Registrations issued by a municipality, including temporary registrations, are deemed extended until 30 days following the termination of the state of emergency  pursuant to P.L. 2019, ch. 617, F-1 , emergency laws approved by the Governor on March 18, 2020.

Other registrations, including temporary registrations, will be extended until 30 days following the termination of the state of emergency pursuant to the emergency provision of 29-A MRSA 405(4).

Please call the central office of the Department of the Secretary of State at 207-626-8400 if you have an emergency related to BMV that is not addressed by these registration extensions.

What's New in the Department

Sec. Dunlap: BMV-issued licenses, State IDs extended during emergency
Towns of Starks, Maxfield, South Thomaston, Rangeley Plantation now offering Rapid Renewal Service
Sec. Dunlap: CDLs, registrations extended during emergency; Real ID enforcement delayed
Maine Bicentennial Commission awards $432K in second round of community grants
Town of Castine now offering Rapid Renewal Service

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