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How to Handle a Change of Address in Maine

Updated on Thu, 4/28/2011

If you are a Maine resident and have changed addresses or plan to do so in the near future, you must have the address information updated on your license, vehicle registration and title certificate. You are also required to notify your insurance provider of your new address.

REPORTING A CHANGE OF ADDRESS TO THE DRIVER LICENSE DIVISION

You must notify the Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles of a change in address within 10 days of moving to a new residence, and to obtain a replacement driver license. Reporting a change of address to the BMV office is simple, and can be done in person, or online.

Reporting an address change in person:

  1. Locate the BMV office nearest you.
  2. Bring your current license, along with particulars of the new address.
  3. Although there is no charge for change of address, to update your license you will have to order a replacement license which will cost $5.

Reporting an address change via the Internet:

  1. You can report a change of address online by filling the prescribed form. There is no charge for this.
  2. To update your license with the change you can use the online online system.
  3. Pay the fee of $5 for a replacement license which will show the new address. Credit cards (Visa and Mastercard) are accepted for payment.
  4. You can print out a temporary license and a new license will be mailed to you within two-three weeks.

ADDRESS CHANGE ON YOUR VEHICLE TITLE AND REGISTRATION

  1. You must notify the Bureau of Motor Vehicles[http://www.dmv.com/redirect?url=http://www.flhsmv.gov/offices/ ] of a change of address and have this information updated on your Maine Vehicle Title and Registration certificate
  2. You can have the change of address done on the license as well the registration at the same time. This can be done online.
  3. There is no charge for change of address.

NOTIFYING YOUR INSURANCE SERVICE PROVIDER OF AN ADDRESS CHANGE

  1. You must also notify your insurance provider of your change of address, so that you receive timely information regarding due dates for payments, renewals, and other communication.
  2. To save time and money, some Maine drivers who change addresses choose to obtain a free quote for new auto insurance instead of changing the address with their current insurance provider. Not only does this save the hassle of contacting and notifying the current insurance company, but it could potentially save hundreds of dollars by identifying companies that offer lower rates and/or better coverage.

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