How do I get a REAL ID in Maine?
Reviewed 2026-09-29 · Source: Maine Secretary of State
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Prepare for Maine real-id using the official agency instructions. Confirm current requirements with the agency.
- Prepare for the agency process: Collect identity and lawful-status proof, Social Security evidence and two Maine residence documents.
- Follow the official process: Present accepted evidence to the Bureau of Motor Vehicles for a REAL ID credential.
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Maine official real-id guidance · Maine Secretary of State · reviewed 2026-09-29
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