NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release
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AUGUSTA, Maine – June 16, 2004 – Renewing a driver's license or obtaining a replacement identification card in Maine just got easier, thanks to the state's newest online service. On June 2, Governor John E. Baldacci and Secretary of State Dan A. Gwadosky unveiled the new system that allows citizens to renew and request replacements of state-issued driver's licenses and identification cards over the Internet.

"The Department of the Secretary of State is pleased to offer online driver license and identification card services 24 hours a day and seven days a week," said Secretary Gwadosky. "Our office now provides more than 20 online services to the people of Maine. In doing so, we are working to use technology in ways that improve efficiency and enhance customer service."

The new service, as well as information about eligibility requirements and exemptions, is available online at www.Maine.gov, the state's official Web site. Generally, anyone purchasing a replacement digital license is eligible for this new service. Citizens renewing their licenses between the ages of 23 and 40, 46 and 51, 58 and 61, and those who processed their last digital renewal at a motor vehicle office are eligible to use the service. In addition, citizens who were at least 23 years of age or older when their last state identification card was purchased may use the new service for renewals and replacement requests.

The online system is easy to use, and citizens can print out a temporary driver's license that is valid for 60 days. Electronic driver's license and identification card requests are typically mailed 2-3 weeks after the request is received. The system also accepts Visa and MasterCard payments, which are processed through Maine.gov's secure payment server.

Secretary Gwadosky noted that Maine is one of only three states to provide both online driver license renewals and replacements. "We are convinced this will become a very popular service and are excited to offer it. The Internet is fundamentally changing the relationship that people can enjoy with government and this new online service is one of those applications that can help lead the way."

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