Q: Can proof of citizenship be submitted to Maine BMV by notary/concierge and notarized POA for this purpose?
Hello, I have a question about BMV in Maine and driving license renewal. I want to renew my driving license online, however I have found that my citizenship status not confirmed with BMV and I need to show them my passport. I am traveling abroad now and want to make a notarized POA to hire notary/concierge and mail them my documents so that they could deliver my passport to BMV to open my way for online renewal. BMV normally requires in person presentation, so my question is: can it be legally done via notarized POA? Thank you, Mike
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It sounds like you’re trying to handle the situation while you’re abroad, which can be tricky when dealing with government agencies like the Maine BMV. Generally, the BMV requires proof of citizenship to be presented in person, especially for matters related to confirming your identity. This is due to the sensitive nature of such documents and the potential risk of identity theft.
However, using a notarized power of attorney (POA) to authorize someone to act on your behalf might be possible in some cases. You would need to contact the Maine BMV directly to ask if they will accept a notarized POA for this purpose and if a third party can submit your documents on your behalf. Each state and even each BMV office can have different policies on this, so it's important to get confirmation directly from them.
You may also want to consider alternative solutions, such as waiting until you return to the U.S. or checking if there are any other acceptable forms of identification you can use to renew your license online. It’s best to explore all your options to find the most practical and secure solution.
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