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Drivers License and REAL ID 

Real ID

Beginning in May 2025, Mainers are required to obtain a Real ID to travel and enter certain Federal Buildings within the United States. Another acceptable form of identification for domestic travel or entry into a federal building is a passport. To learn more about the Real ID, such as cost and documentation needed, refer to the flyer or links below.

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For more information about Real ID and driving, visit the Maine BMV website HERE!

Driving

Are you interested in obtaining your Driver’s License? The Office of Child and Family Services can help! Young people aged 15+ can take driver’s education to begin the process of getting a license. The Department can help pay for driver’s education, and any driving hours you may need towards your license.

The path towards getting your license can be confusing. See our flyers below for more information

How to get your license in Maine

(for ages 15-17)

How to get your license in Maine

(for ages 18-20)

Laws and regulations for new drivers in Maine

Youth Leadership Advisory Team (YLAT)

Youth Leadership Advisory Team logo, click to navigate to the home page.

YLAT is a joint project between Maine youth who have experienced foster care, Maine's Department of Health and Human Services, and the Catherine Cutler Institute at University of Southern Maine. YLAT is committed to improving the short-term and long-term outcomes for youth who have experienced foster care.

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MEETING CALENDAR

  • Visit the MaineYLAT Facebook page
Visit the YLAT YouTube channel. opens in a new tab.

The Catherine Cutler Institute at the University of Southern Maine is committed to making our websites and digital content accessible to all users. We are actively working to improve the accessibility and usability of our websites and to align with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA.


Accessibility is an ongoing process. We regularly review our websites using automated tools and manual checks, and we continue to make improvements as issues are identified. If you encounter a barrier to accessing information on this website or need content in an alternative format, please contact us.

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When reaching out, please include:
-The web page or URL where you encountered the issue
-A brief description of the problem
-Your contact information (if you would like a response)
Contact us: maineylat@gmail.com

YLAT, Muskie School of Public Service, University of Southern Maine, PO Box 9300,

Portland, ME 04104-9300, phone: 207-780-5861

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