Maryland Learner's Permit

To Get a Maryland Learner's Permit, Please Bring:

Proof of age/identity, lawful presence, verifiable Social Security Number or proof of ineligibility, 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. Please note, the DL-300 must be presented to the MVA in the sealed, un-opened envelope provided by the school.
You must pass a vision screening and knowledge test prior to obtaining a learner's permit.
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).
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.

To Get Another Maryland Learner's Permit, Please Bring:

If you already hold a Learner’s Permit that is expired or is about to expire, and want another one, you must reapply as if it was your first Learner’s Permit and bring your proof of age/identity, lawful presence, verifiable Social Security Number or proof of ineligibility, 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.
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.

Sources of Proof