Maine Learner's Permit Form MVE-64: How to Complete, Sign, and Submit It (2026)

The Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) uses Form MVE-64 (Non-Commercial Class C Application) for all learner's permit applications. This guide covers the form number, how to complete it, parental roles, and correcting mistakes. Maine learner's permit guide

Which Maine BMV Form Do You Use for a Learner's Permit Application?

The official Maine BMV permit application form number is Form MVE-64, also known as the Non-Commercial Class C Application. This single form is used for both junior (age 15+) and adult learner's permits.

Where to Get and Submit Form MVE-64

• Download Online: Free PDF from the official Maine BMV forms website.
• Pick Up In Person: Available at all BMV branch offices, including Portland, Augusta, and Bangor.
• Submit by Mail: Send the completed form with a $35 fee and required documents to: Bureau of Motor Vehicles, Examination Section, 29 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333.

The form is valid for submission upon completion. There is no pre-printed expiration date, but applicants should use the most current version from the BMV website.

Can I email or upload Form MVE-64 to Maine BMV? No online submission method is listed for this form. Maine BMV says its forms cannot be submitted online. Submit the completed learner's permit application through the BMV process, including by mail or at a branch.

Completing the Maine Learner's Permit Application

Fill out MVE-64 legibly using black or blue ink so clerks can read and process your application. Follow these sections:

Plain and Simple: Print two copies of Form MVE-64. Use the first as a draft to prevent cross-outs on your final submission, avoiding potential rejection at busy offices like Portland's on Forest Avenue.

Who Signs Form MVE-64 for Applicants Under 18?

Applicants must fill out and sign their own permit application. Parents or legal guardians cannot complete the form on the applicant's behalf.

For applicants under 18, a parent or guardian must also sign MVE-64. The form may be submitted according to BMV instructions, including by mail. If the parent or guardian is being used as an identity document for the minor, that person must appear in person and prove identity.

All Maine permit requirements are covered in the Maine permit guide.

• Under 18: Applicant signature and parent/guardian signature required.
• 18 and older: Only the applicant's signature is required.

Parents can assist by gathering required documents (birth certificate, proof of residency, driver's ed certificate for minors) and helping with practice tests.

What if a parent or guardian signs the wrong part of MVE-64? Do not guess at a correction on a signature field. Complete a fresh current copy of MVE-64 with the parent or guardian signing the correct section before submitting it.

What Happens If You Make a Mistake on Your Maine Permit Application?

Errors on Form MVE-64 are common. The correction process depends on when you find the mistake.

MVE-64 Mistakes That Can Delay or Reject an Application

One Lewiston applicant found out that a notarization date before the form's own date flags the document as invalid. The clerk caught it at the counter; a new notarized version was required within 5 days. Maine's rule: the notarization date must be the same day as or after the form date.

Failing for a wrong form version is more common than you'd think. In Biddeford, a library printer produced a form two revisions out of date. The BMV rejected it; the current version was printed at the front desk and resubmitted the same day. Always download forms fresh from maine.gov/sos/bmv.

Critical vs. Non-Critical Application Errors

• Critical Errors (Must Fix): Wrong legal name, date of birth, Social Security Number, or residential address. These can cause test delays, law enforcement issues, or mail not arriving.
• Non-Critical Errors: Minor discrepancies in height, weight, or eye color. These are less urgent but can be corrected if desired.

Do Not Skip This: Before your BMV visit, use a bright highlighter to mark every field on Form MVE-64 that requires a document (e.g., SSN, address, parent signature). Check off each item as you attach the proof, preventing the clerk from sending you to the back of the line for missing paperwork.

Can I use white-out or cross out a mistake on MVE-64?

Maine BMV does not publish a specific white-out or cross-out rule for MVE-64. For a material error in your legal name, date of birth, SSN, address, or required signature, use a fresh current form rather than relying on an altered entry.

Digital Form vs. Paper Form

Form MVE-64 is a PDF designed for printing and hand completion. The Maine BMV does not currently offer an online submission portal for first-time permit applications.

• Digital Form: Download, print, fill out by hand. Allows for preparation at home.
• Paper Form: Identical to the digital version, picked up and filled out at a BMV office.

Just So You Know: If you download the form, use the 'Print to PDF' function on your computer to save a blank copy on your device. This creates a permanent backup you can re-print if you make errors on your first draft, saving a trip to the BMV just for a form.

Can I fill out Maine Form MVE-64 electronically before printing it?

BMV provides the application as a PDF. Its published instructions do not say every field must be handwritten. If your PDF viewer allows you to type into the form, print the completed copy and make sure any required signatures are properly completed before submission.