Applicants who are unable to provide acceptable proof of ever holding a license from another state or country, must be processed as a NEW driver and must complete all of the Maryland Graduated Licensing System requirements.

To those who are applying for a CDL

1. Gather all documents you will need to submit or present to apply for the procedure. (See 'Required Documents' to determine if you will need to set up an appointment)
2. Before you schedule an appointment, you must have contacted the Comptroller's Office of Maryland to obtain proof of Maryland income tax filings. You may obtain a certification letter by applying online - Link or by making an appointment to visit one of the Comptroller's branch offices. After receiving this letter from the Comptroller's office, you must visit the Online Document Guide to start the process for scheduling an appointment - Link
3. Go to a MVA office to apply.
4. Provide documented proof of your social security number and other required documents.
5. Pass a vision screening and knowledge test(s).
6. Pay the applicable fee.

Before January 1, 2014:

A new applicant for a learner's permit, driver's license, moped operator's permit or identification card must present

• (1) document to prove age and identity;
• (1) document to prove a verifiable social security number (SSN) or proof of ineligibility for an SSN;
• (1) document to prove lawful status in the United States; and
• (2) Maryland residency documents.

Effective January 1, 2014:

If you cannot meet the requirements for a Federally Compliant DL/ID you must make an appointment and present:

• Documentation to prove identity
• Documentation to prove Maryland Income tax filing for preceding 2 years.
• Maryland residency documents

Sources of proof for required documentation - for details on the required documentation and instructions.

Difference between a Federally Compliant and Federally Non-Compliant DL/ID:

US Citizens, immigrants with permanent residence and non-immigrants with valid US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) documentation to prove lawful status in the US are eligible for a federally compliant DL/ID.

Immigrants that do not have valid US Citizenship and Immigration documentation are eligible to apply for a non-compliant DL/ID effective January 1, 2014.

Current Maryland DL/ID holders that do not have a verified Social Security number, and have maintained a valid DL/ID without expiring over one (1) year are also eligible to renew their DL/ID. Their new DL/ID will be Federally Non-Compliant.

Motor Vehicle Administration
6601 Ritchie Highway NE,
Glen Burnie, MD 21062
410-768-7000
1-800-492-4575 (TTY)

MVA Locations

MVA Maryland Website

Provide eligibility criteria's for going through this procedure.

Non-Commercial License Fees:

• Drivers License Renewal ($6.00 per year):
  • $30.00 - 5 years*
  • $36.00 - 6 years
  • $42.00 - 7 years
  • $48.00 - 8 years*
• Drivers License Duplicate: $20.00
• Driver's License Corrected (under 21): $20.00
• Driver's License Corrected - Veteran Status - Add/Remove Restriction/Code ONLY: $20.00
• Driver's License New (Under 21): $9.00* per year
• Driver's License New (21 & over): $72.00*/$9.00* per year
• Learners Permit Non CDL Type I (GLS) No previous license - includes conversion to full license): $50.00
• Learners Permit Non CDL Type II (Currently/previously licensed): $30.00
• Learners Permit Corrected: $20.00
• Motorcycle License - New (under 21): $9.00* per year
• Motorcycle License - New (21 & over): $72.00*/$9.00* per year
• Moped License New: $45.00
• Moped License Renewal: $30.00
• Moped License Duplicate: $20.00
• Moped License Corrected: $20.00
• Photo ID Card New/Renewal (under 18): $15.00*
• Photo ID Card - New/Renewal (18 & over): $24.00*
• Photo ID Card - Duplicate/Correction: $20.00

Notes:

* Photo ID Card (All Types).

There is no fee (gratis) for an ID Card if you are 65 years of age or older, or if you have a disability which limits a major life activity.

* Fees may be prorated per year (21 & over - 5-8 years).

Commercial CDL Fees:

• CDL Renewal/Conversion (Includes CDLIS fee): $50.00
• CDL Conversion (Out of State to MD CDL same class. Includes CDLIS fee 5-year license): $65.00

*Add Motorcycle Class : $45.00

• CDL Duplicate: $20.00
• CDL Correction (w/o renewal): $20.00
• CDL Skills Retest: $20.00
• CDL Learners Permit (Includes CDLIS & Skills Test fees): $90.00
• CDL HAZMAT Background Check (BRC): $88.75

Other License Related Fees

Effective October 1, 2012, the Maryland MVA will begin the conversion of Non-commercial driver's licenses by extending their validity/expiration dates up to a maximum of 8 years.

The conversion to an 8-year noncommercial driver's license will be implemented over the next few years. During this phase-in period, individuals renewing their noncommercial drivers license will receive a product with a validity period of a maximum of 5 to 8 years. Because the expiration date of the license is determined by a computer generated selection process, the fee required to renew will vary. This fee is prorated (for each year the product is valid) based on the period of validity of the license which may be for a maximum of 5-8 years. Commercial drivers licenses will continue to be valid for a maximum of 5-years.

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U.S. Armed Forces Military Operators Permits/Licenses are NOT recognized as proof of having a current drivers license. Armed Forces licenses must be accompanied by a U.S. State or a foreign country drivers license.

If the applicant is unable to provide acceptable proof of ever holding a license from another state or country, they must be processed as a NEW driver and must complete all of the Maryland Graduated Licensing System requirements.

Effective January 1, 2013, the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration adopted regulations in order to assist Veterans in their transition from their military occupation (driving commercial vehicles) to a civilian career. See MVA's Commercial Drivers License page for more information about this process.

• Full Name
• Date and Place of Birth
• Date if Expiry
• Sex
• Country
• Social Security Number
• Mailing address
• Residence address

Following is a procedure on how can a U.S. Armed Forces Military Operators Permit/License holder apply for a Maryland Driver's License.

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• Motor Vehicle Administration - Maryland:

http://www.mva.maryland.gov/drivers/apply/md-drivers-license.htm#mddlexchangingarmed

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