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 Driver Licensing - Vision Requirements

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The MVA can administer your vision screening when you apply for or renew a noncommercial or commercial driver's license.  As an alternative, you can have the vision screening performed by a licensed ophthalmologist or optometrist.  See Vision Screening and Requirements for more information.

Note:  Effective March 25, 2013, driver's license holders who are 40 years of age and older may now be eligible to renew using the MVA's Kiosk or Online services if your Eye Care Provider (Physician, Optometrist or Ophthalmologist) is licensed to practice in Maryland and has become an authorized MVA Online Vision Certification ProviderClick here to view additional information and the current provider listing and to view the Frequently Asked Questions concerning this program.

Fees:

  • There is no fee for vision screening performed by the MVA.

Contact Information:

MVA
Driver Services Division

6601 Ritchie Highway, NE
Glen Burnie, MD 21062

For telephone questions:

MVA Customer Service Center:  

1-410-768-7000

TTY/Hearing Impaired:

1-800-492-4575


Note:  Effective March 25, 2012, driver's license holders who are 40 years of age and older may now be eligible to renew using the MVA's Kiosk or Online Services if your Eye Care Provider (Physician, Optometrist or Ophthalmologist) is licensed to practice in Maryland and has become an authorized MVA Online Vision Certification Provider.  Click here to view additional information and the current provider listing and to view the Frequently Asked Questions concerning this program.