If your Maine driver's license or identification card has been lost, stolen, or mutilated, you can apply for a replacement or duplicate license at your local Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV).

Instructions for replacing a lost, stolen or mutilated Maine driver's license or identification card:

You can apply for a duplicate license online, by mail or in person. An application for a duplicate can be made online at the BMV website if your original license was a digital license. To apply by mail follow the same instructions as for an out-of-state resident. To apply in person, follow the instructions below.

1. Locate the Maine BMV office nearest you. Be sure to note the days and hours of operation.
2. Bring proper identification. The state of Maine requires that you present two pieces of ID, one showing date of birth and the other having a written signature. Proof of Maine residency also needs to be shown. If the original was a photo license or identification card, the image must be retaken.
3. Complete and bring a request for duplicate license form.
4. Bring the correct fee. Normally, there is a $5 fee for replacing a lost, stolen, or mutilated license. Please contact your local BMV office to confirm the fee before applying in person, since fees may vary.

Instructions for Maine residents who are temporarily out of state:

Maine residents who are temporarily out of state or unable to apply in person may apply for a duplicate license or identification card through the mail. Such persons may include military personnel or students who are either out of the state or country, among others.

1. Download and complete the application form from the BMV website.
2. Obtain a certified check, cashier's check or money order in the correct amount, made payable to: Bureau of Motor Vehicles. Please contact the BMV at 207-624-9000 to confirm the correct fee, as fees may vary.
3. Mail the completed form, along with your payment to:

   Bureau of Motor Vehicles
   License Information Unit
   29, State House Station,
   Augusta, ME - 04333-0029    

Additional Information

• If your license or identification will expire within the next 30 days, you can renew your license or identification card instead of applying for a replacement.
• You cannot apply for a replacement driver's license or identification online if you do not have a digital license, if your photo was taken when you were under 23 years of age or for a commercial driver's license.