If drivers change their name and/or Maryland address, Maryland law requires them to notify the MVA within 30 days.  Address changes for a noncommercial license or ID card may be changed by mail or in person.  Name changes MUST be done in person at any MVA office.  CDL license and learner's permit holders MUST apply for a corrected license or permit in person at any FULL service MVA office.  For name changes, customer are required to submit acceptable documentation to substantiate the change.

Note:  Customers must have changed their name with the Social Security Administration (SSA) prior to coming to the MVA,  The corrected license or ID card will not be issued if the new desired name change does not match the SSA records.

Customers may obtain a an Application for Maryland Change of Address form (VR-154) at any MVA office, online or the form can be mailed to you.  To have the form mailed, please call the MVA Customer Service Center at 1-800-950-1MVA(1682).

A valid/current Medical Examiner's Certificate (DOT Card) (and Intrastate waiver/Interstate exemption, if required) MUST be provided for all MVA Commercial Driver's License transactions.  See CDL Medical/Physical Requirements for more information.

To obtain a corrected license, permit or identification card, drivers must report in person to any of our MVA office locations.  Applicants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian to co-sign the application.

If you just need a duplicate product to replace one that was lost, stolen or mutilated, see Obtaining a Duplicate License, Permit, or Identification (ID) Card.

If you need to change or correct information on a vehicle-related product (title, registration card, etc.) see Changing or Correcting Customer Name and Address or Correcting Vehicle Related Information.  Note, however, that new address information ONLY received through this process will also be automatically recorded in your vehicle records.

Under what circumstances can I report changed or incorrect information without going to an MVA office?

You may submit your request to change an address ONLY on a noncommercial license, noncommercial learner’s or moped permit or ID card by mail, telephone or online.

• Mail – Mail a completed Application for Maryland Change of Address and/or Name (form #VR-154) to the MVA Corrections Unit. Upon its receipt, the Corrections Unit will prepare and mail to your new address a Correction Attachment Card.  You must carry the card with the original license, permit or ID Card.
• Phone – Call the Customer Service Center (CSC) who then will request the change of address for you.  Like the mail process, a Correction Attachment Card will be prepared and mailed to your new address.  You must carry the card with the original license, permit or ID Card.
• Online – Access the MVA’s website, and then select the Online Service titled “Change of Address”.  Again, a Correction Attachment Card will be prepared and mailed to your new address.  Notice of your address change will also be sent to your previous address. You must carry the card with the original license, permit or ID Card.

When must I report changed/corrected information in person? 

Name changes must now be done in person at any MVA office.

For any changes/corrections to a commercial learner’s permit or license (CDL) OR for changes/corrections, other than address, to a noncommercial license, noncommercial permit or ID card, you must submit your request in person at any MVA office.  CDL license and permit holders must visit a FULL service MVA office to obtain a corrected license or permit. Unless you are ONLY requesting changes to your height/weight or organ donor status, you will need to bring with you:

• Product that needs to be changed or corrected.
• Proofs of Identity used to obtain the original product
• Proof of your current name if you are requesting a name change:
  • Marriage Certificate
  • Divorce Decree
  • Court Order
  • Social Security Card and birth certificate in cases of “Common Law” name change

• If you are less than 18 years old, your parent or legal guardian must accompany you and sign the application.
• Payment
  Note:   Marriage licenses are acceptable if it is a certified official marriage certificate signed by a clerk of the court and contains an embossed seal.  Marriage certificates signed by the Pastor/Minister/Clergy received after the ceremony was performed will not be accepted.  A certified official marriage certificate can be applied for and obtained from the court.

How do I report changes in my height/weight or organ donor status? 

You are only required to report height changes of 2 inches or more and weight changes of 20 pounds or more.  To report these changes or to change your organ donor status, you must go in person to any MVA office.  Remember to bring the product that you wish to change.

Fees:

• There is a fee for a new (i.e., “corrected”) product that is issued because of changed or incorrect information; the only exceptions are the removal of vision restriction and a change in organ donor status for which there is no fee charged.
• There is no fee for the Correction Attachment Card. (Change of Address ONLY)

Contact Information:

MVA
Driver Services Division
6601 Ritchie Highway, NE
Glen Burnie, MD  21062
 

MVA
Corrections Unit
6601 Ritchie Highway, NE
Glen Burnie, MD  21062