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Bureau of Motor Vehicles

Published
June 17, 2023

Maine Senate overwhelmingly votes down proposed vehicle inspection fee hike

The House narrowly approved the bill Thursday, but the significant margin by which the Senate voted it down makes its passage very unlikely.
Published
June 16, 2023

Maine House OKs bill to hike vehicle inspection fees

The legislation would increase the fee from $12.50 to $20 in most parts of the state to pay for a modernized electronic system that police believe will reduce fraud. The bill still requires additional votes.
Published
February 21, 2023

Attorney charged with trespassing, assault against towing company alleges racketeering, widespread fraud

Attorney Scott Fenstermaker's lengthy civil complaint in federal court references a September altercation at a Washington County towing lot that resulted in criminal charges against him.
Published
February 15, 2023

Scarborough BMV to reopen following water damage from extreme cold weather

The office was closed for a week after a roof drain above the ceiling broke, sending water cascading into the building.
Published
February 14, 2023

Pine tree would replace chickadee on new Maine license plate design

A legislative committee will consider a proposal to replace the state bird with the image of a conifer and star on the state flag from 1901-09.

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Published
December 5, 2022

In Maine and nationwide, Real ID requirement for air travel is delayed – again

The Department of Homeland Security has pushed back the date for requiring federally approved IDs to May 2025.
Published
November 29, 2022

BMV branches will reopen to walk-in services Wednesday following threat

The bureau said only that the threat was 'potentially from an aggrieved customer.'
Published
November 2, 2022

With federal deadline just 6 months away, more Mainers are looking for a Real ID

Starting in May, a standard Maine driver's license won't be accepted at airport security gates. The state is bracing for a flood of applications for the new federally compliant identification.
Published
October 21, 2022

BMV to roll out appointment system

The long wait for the end of the long wait at the Bureau of Motor Vehicles soon may be over.
Published
March 30, 2022

Bill would double vehicle inspection fee across most of Maine

The extra revenue would help pay to convert the inspection system to a more efficient electronic one, but Gov. Janet Mills said Wednesday she would veto the bill if it reaches her desk.