DMV Maine · Facts and practice test
Maine DMV: age, fees, test facts
Sourced procedural facts for Maine DMV, plus a free 74-question practice test with real sign images and audio.
Quick facts
Minimum permit age
15 years old
Knowledge test fee
$35 (Class C/motorcycle permit examination fee)
Supervised driving before road test
70 hours total, including 10 hours of night driving; permit must be held at least 6 months before the road test; not broken out separately by age under 21
Documents to bring
Learner's permit application, $35 exam fee, two forms of ID, proof of Maine residency, driver education completion certificate (if under 18), and a birth certificate (if under 23)
Find an office / appointment
Find local BMV branch via 'Find Your Local Branch' on maine.gov/sos/bmv; schedule appointments online (released daily) to skip the line, or visit as walk-in.
REAL ID status
REAL ID requires proof of identity/lawful status, SSN, and two Maine residency documents; federal enforcement began May 7, 2025. Fees: $55 (under 65), $40 (65+), $30 (ID card).
Motorcycle license
16 to apply for motorcycle/moped learner's permit; under 18 needs Driver's Ed plus Basic Rider Course completion; permit held 6 months before full license if under 21.
Official source: Maine BMV - How to Obtain a License
Things like renewing registration, REAL ID, or a change of address are outside what this page covers -- go straight to the official Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles site.
Getting a license in Maine
Getting your first permit
In Maine, the minimum permit age is 15 years old. When you apply for a permit or license, bring: learner's permit application, $35 exam fee, two forms of ID, proof of Maine residency, driver education completion certificate (if under 18), and a birth certificate (if under 23). Find local BMV branch via 'Find Your Local Branch' on maine.gov/sos/bmv; schedule appointments online (released daily) to skip the line, or visit as walk-in.
Fees, retakes, and practice hours
$35 (Class C/motorcycle permit examination fee). Before the road test, the state requires 70 hours total, including 10 hours of night driving; permit must be held at least 6 months before the road test; not broken out separately by age under 21.
REAL ID, motorcycle, and CDL
REAL ID requires proof of identity/lawful status, SSN, and two Maine residency documents; federal enforcement began May 7, 2025. Fees: $55 (under 65), $40 (65+), $30 (ID card). For a motorcycle license: 16 to apply for motorcycle/moped learner's permit; under 18 needs Driver's Ed plus Basic Rider Course completion; permit held 6 months before full license if under 21.
The Maine bank has 74 questions across 7 topics
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