Change your name in Maine
The exact steps, documents, and official Maine links to change your name after marriage or divorce, in the correct order.
DMV / license agency
Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV), Department of the Secretary of StateLicense update fee
Approximately $5 for a duplicate license with name change (standard); REAL ID compliant credentials range $40 (65+) to $55 (under 65) depending on credential type
Marriage certificate
Data, Research and Vital Statistics (DRVS), Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC)Voter deadline
Online voter registration updates (including name changes) must be submitted at least 21 days before Election Day; written/mail notice of a name or address change must reach the registrar before the close of registration prior to election day (Maine Title 21-A Sec. 129)
Instructions verified July 2026 against official Maine government sites. How we verify
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