Proof of age, identity, and Maryland residence. Please refer to Sources of Proof for required documentation.
- Minimum age for applicants is 15 years and 9 months.
- If under 16, you must provide a completed Learner's Permit School Attendance Certification form (DL-300) to an MVA official during the learner's permit application process.
- You must pass a vision test and knowledge test.
- If under 18, a parent or guardian must sign the application or, if the applicant has no parent or guardian or is married, an adult employer of the applicant or any other responsible adult may cosign the application.
- You must be 18 to obtain a Learner's Permit for a CDL Intrastate, 21 years of age for Interstate. In addition, you must also have a full driver's license (does not include a motorcycle 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.
- A valid U.S. Department of Transportation physical card (if applying for a Learner’s Permit to drive a commercial motor vehicle).
- Out-of-State learner's permits cannot be exchanged for a Maryland Learner's Permit.
- You must also complete the Maryland Graduated Licensing System requirements.
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 Saturday 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 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...
If you already hold a Learner’s Permit and want another one, you must reapply as if it was your first Learner’s Permit and bring your proof of age, identity, Maryland residence and your expiring Learner’s Permit. Please refer to Sources of Proof for required documentation.
- You must pass a vision and knowledge test.
- If under 18, a parent or guardian must sign the application or, if the applicant has no parent or guardian or is married, an adult employer of the applicant or any other responsible adult may cosign the application.
- 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.
- A valid U.S. Department of Transportation physical card (if applying for a Learner’s Permit to drive a commercial motor vehicle).
- Out-of-State learner's permit cannot be exchanged for a Maryland Learner's Permit.
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