Maryland - Correcting or Changing Driving License

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Procedure

Changing your address or organ donor designation in your driver's license/permit, can be done online, by visiting a MVA Self-Serve Kiosk, or you can complete the Change of Address form (VR-154) and mail it to the MVA.

Online

FastTrack Services

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2. On the website, simply choose the transaction you are applying for and provide all the required information.

By Mail or in Person

1. Complete the Application for Maryland Change of Address form.
2. Once completed, forward the form to the address on the front of the form or submit the form to any Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) full service office.

Notes:

• The Maryland Motor Vehicle Law requires that you notify the MVA of any change in your address within thirty (30) days of the change. If you have changed your name, you must visit a full service MVA branch to obtain a corrected driver's license or ID.
• There is a fee for a corrected license. But there is no fee for the change of address card, which should be carried with your license. You will be mailed the card or corrected license.

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Required Documents

• Completed application form
• Sources of proof for required documentation - for details on the required documentation and instructions.

Office Locations & Contacts

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

MVA Locations

MVA Maryland Website

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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).

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Validity

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Documents to Use

Application for Maryland Change of Address

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Instructions

If you are using a name other than your birth name, or changing the name on your current Maryland license, you must bring the document that initiated the change of name, such as a marriage certificate, divorce decree or court ordered name change, to the MVA to correct your license.

The Maryland Motor Vehicle Law requires that you notify the MVA of any change in your address within thirty (30) days of the change. If you have changed your name, you must visit a full service MVA branch to obtain a corrected driver's license or ID.

Required Information

Change of address:

• Drivers License/ Soundex Number
• Date of Birth
• Name
• Old, New resident address
• Title Number
• Tag Number
• Sticker Number

Need for the Document

A corrected driving permit/license can be issued for changes to ones name, address, height, or weight, to add or remove an organ donor designation, to add or remove certain restrictions or to add a Veteran status designation.

Following is a procedure on how you can apply to correct or change your Maryland License or Permit.

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External Links

• Motor Vehicle Administration - Maryland:

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

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