The Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) is a state government agency operating under the Maine Department of the Secretary of State. Established in 1905, the BMV is responsible for administering motor vehicle and driver licensing laws throughout the state of Maine. The agency maintains its headquarters in Augusta, Maine, with branch offices located across the state. The BMV’s primary functions include issuing and renewing driver’s licenses and state identification cards, registering and titling motor vehicles, maintaining driver history records, and administering the state’s motor vehicle laws. The bureau also oversees commercial driver licensing, motorcycle licensing, and driver education programs. Key services provided by the Maine BMV include vehicle registration, license plate issuance, driver testing and licensing, commercial vehicle regulation, and maintenance of official driving records. The agency also handles specialized services such as disability placards, organ donor registration, and veteran designations on licenses. The bureau operates an online service portal through its website (bmv.maine.gov), allowing Maine residents to complete various transactions remotely, including license renewals, registration renewals, and ordering specialty plates. The BMV also works closely with law enforcement agencies and maintains databases crucial for public safety and vehicle-related law enforcement activities.