If you are a new resident of Maryland you have 60 days to obtain a Maryland Driver's License. When applying, please bring: Proof of age, identity, Maryland residence, Out-of-State license(s), and the appropriate fee for each license class applied for. Please refer to Sources of Proof for required documentation. - New Maryland residents must obtain a Maryland Driver’s License within 60 days.
- You must pass a vision test.
- An Out-of-State license must be a valid license or a license expired for less than one year. The license cannot be suspended.
- If licensed for less than 18 months, you will be issued a Maryland Provisional License.
- If you are exchanging an Out-of-State license that has been expired for one year, you are required to take the knowledge and skills tests in addition to the vision test.
- A valid U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) physical card or federal/MVA waiver (if applying for a Commercial Driver's License).
- A hazardous material (HAZMAT) test is required to keep your HAZMAT endorsement (if applying for a Commercial Driver's License).
- You will be required to disclose your social security number. Applicants not eligible for a social security number will be required to provide a self-certification.
- Out-of-State learner's permits cannot be exchanged for a Maryland Learner's Permit or License.
Out-of-Country Applicants: Applicants presenting foreign issued identity documents who are applying for their initial Maryland Learner's Permit, Driver's License, or Identification Card must schedule an appointment by calling 1-866-691-2778. Appointments will be scheduled Monday through Friday at one of the following ten regional MVA offices: Please note: Out-of-Country applicants presenting a valid Employment Authorization Card (I-688A, I-688B, or I-766), or a valid passport with a valid United States visa and valid I-94 (Arrival/Departure Record*), or a valid Permanent Resident Card (I-551), are not required to make an appointment and may visit any full service MVA office, Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. or Satruday 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. *I-102 (Replacement/Initial Non-Immigrant Arrival/Departure Document) may be substituted for a valid I-94. Your Maryland Learner's Permit, Driver's License or Identification Card will be mailed to your Maryland address of record. If you present acceptable foreign issued identity documents and proof of residency, in addition to a valid Out-of-State driver's license, your license may be issued at the MVA Branch office. For additional information...
Titling and Registration information is also available for new Maryland residents. |
