WHAT'S NEW!
Offices of the Motor Vehicle Administration will be closed on Friday, November 27, 2009 in compliance with the statewide budget reduction plan. MVA will also be closed on Saturday, November 28, 2009. This action is being taken to help address a projected state budget shortfall of more than $700 million for Fiscal Year 2010. MVA offices will also be closed on Thursday, November 26, 2009 in observance of the Thanksgiving Day Holiday and will reopen and routine operations will resume on Monday, November 30, 2009. For a complete list of MVA holiday and office closings in compliance with the statewide budget reduction plan...
On October 1, 2009, the minimum age requirement for getting a provisional driver's license and a regular driver's license changes. Those who hold a learner's permit will have to wait a full nine (9) months before being eligible for a provisional license. For more information...
MVA Administrator John Kuo talks about Maryland's new texting while driving law that went into effect October 1, 2009. Click here to watch the video.
Effective December 2009, the MVA will be piloting a new noncommercial driving skills test at the following MVA Branch Office Locations: ESSEX, WHITE OAK and LARGO. The new driving skills test will consist of both an off-road (course) portion to test various driving skills and a portion that will be performed on a public road. The new test will be the only noncommercial class C skills test offered at these locations. For additional information...
On August 1st, 2009, the MVA began making major improvements to the Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program. The effort is expected to be completed by early December, 2009. For more details and information...
Maryland's law regarding proof of lawful presence took effect on June 1, 2009. The Maryland driver's license requirements have changed in accordance with this new law. For more information...
La Asamblea General de Maryland aprobó el proyecto de ley HB 387 que trata sobre la evidencia de presencia legal, el cual entrará en vigencia el 1 de junio de 2009. Los requerimientos para la licencia de conducir de Maryland cambiarán en virtud de esta nueva ley. Para más información...
In light of recent events concerning Chrysler LLC and General Motors Corporation, a Dealer Support Center has been created to assist Maryland dealers in this time of transition.
HOLIDAY CLOSING
All MVA and VEIP offices will be closed on Thursday, November 26, 2009 for Thanksgiving. List of Holidays and Office Closings.
