Maryland - Convert your Provisional to Regular Driving License

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Procedure

Apply In Person:

1. To Convert your Provisional to Regular Driving License, the applicant has to approach the Department of Motor Vehicle link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Visit the DMV office and submit the proof documents along with the application form to the respective officer.
7. The fee for this procedure is mentioned in the “Fees” section of this page.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. An acknowledgment receipt will be provided. Please save it for future reference.
10. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
11. If the applicant is qualified in all the tests, the officer will notify the applicant through email.
12. The applicant has to visit the office to collect the license.
13. The processing time for this procedure takes up to 15-20 days.

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Required Documents

Documents needed for a new driver's licenses or identification card:
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.

Office Locations & Contacts

Department of Motor Vehicle
6601 Ritchie Highway N.E.
Glen Burnie, MD 21062
Call Center - 410-768-7000
Call Center - 1-800-950-1682
Contact link
Branch link

Eligibility

• Minimum age is 18 years and 0 months.
• Drivers must hold a provisional license for a minimum of 18 months and be conviction-free during that period.
• If under 21, the applicant's license and record must be alcohol-free.

Fees

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).
• Other License Related Fees

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

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Instructions

When the driver has met and completed all of the Graduated Licensing System requirements, the provisional license is automatically converted to a full license. An attachment card showing the conversion to a full license is mailed to the driver. The card should be carried with the Provisional license to show the change in licensing status. The attachment card is no longer needed when the provisional license expires. The driver comes in for a license renewal, pays the renewal fee and then is issued a full license.

For the parents:

• If a new driver under 18 is cited for a moving violation, the MVA will notify the cosigner.
• Drivers under 18 may have their license suspended if the parent, guardian, or cosigner withdraw their consent.

Required Information

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

Need for the Document

The State of Maryland's full driver's license is a privilege awarded to drivers who progress through the Rookie Driver graduated licensing system.

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External Links

• Motor Vehicle Administration - Maryland link

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