If you are a new resident of Maryland you have 60 days to obtain a Maryland Driver's License. When applying, please bring: Proof of age/identity, lawful presence, verifiable Social Security Number or proof of ineligibility, Maryland residence, Out-of-State license(s), and the appropriate fee for each license class applied for. Please refer to Sources of Proof for required documentation. - New Maryland residents must obtain a Maryland Driver’s License within 60 days.
- You must pass a vision test.
- An Out-of-State license must be a valid license or a license expired for less than one year. The license cannot be suspended.
- If licensed for less than 18 months, you will be issued a Maryland Provisional License.
- If you are exchanging an Out-of-State license that has been expired for one year, you are required to take the knowledge and skills tests in addition to the vision test.
- A valid U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) physical card or federal/MVA waiver (if applying for a Commercial Driver's License).
- A hazardous material (HAZMAT) test is required to keep your HAZMAT endorsement (if applying for a Commercial Driver's License).
- Out-of-State learner's permits cannot be exchanged for a Maryland Learner's Permit or License.
Proof of age/identity, lawful presence, verifiable social security number or proof of ineligibility, Maryland residence, Out-of-Country license(s), and the appropriate fee for each license class for which you apply. Please refer to Sources of Proof for required documentation.
- You must pass a vision test, knowledge test, and driving test.
- An Out-of-Country license may be valid or expired. The license cannot be suspended.
- If licensed for less than 18 months, you will be issued a Maryland Provisional License.
- If you have never been licensed in the U.S., you must complete a 3-Hour Drug & Alcohol Education Program.
- A valid U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) physical card or federal/MVA waiver (if applying for a Commercial Driver's License) is needed.
- An Out-of-Country license may be required to be accompanied by an international driver's license or translated into English by an approved MVA translator.
- If you are from Out-of-Country, and have never held a license, you must obtain a learner's permit.
Proof of age/identity, lawful presence, verifiable social security number or proof of ineligibility, Maryland residence, Out-of-State license(s), and the appropriate fee for each license class for which you apply. Please refer to Sources of Proof for required documentation.
- New Maryland residents must obtain a Maryland Driver’s License within 60 days.
- You must pass a vision test.
- An Out-of-State license may be valid or expired. If expired for one year or more, you are required to pass a knowledge and driver's skills test. If you do not have your out-of-state license in your possession you will need a letter of clearance from the licensing state. The license cannot be suspended.
- If licensed for less than 18 months, you will be issued a Maryland Provisional License.
- A valid U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) physical card or Federal/MVA waiver (if applying for a Commercial Driver's License).
- A hazardous material (HAZMAT) test is required to keep your HAZMAT endorsement (if applying for a Commercial Driver's License).
- Out-of-State learner's permits cannot be exchanged for a Maryland Learner's Permit or license.
A nonimmigrant does not need an SSN; however, the nonimmigrant will need to apply for a social security number. Follow the instructions on how to apply for a social security card as described on the SSA Web site at http://www.ssa.gov/pubs/10096.html#3. If the nonimmigrant is ineligible for an SSN, he or she will receive a decision letter stating that ineligibility. The nonimmigrant must present this SSA letter when applying at the MVA office to fulfill the SSA requirement.
To begin the processes for a driver’s license or identification card; you will need to submit an electronic S.A.V.E. Verification Request Form online. Upon completion of this form, a MVA official will contact you within two (2) business days with the verification results and information to continue the process. If you experience any difficulties with the form, or do not receive a response within 2 days, please write to sdecal@marylandmva.com.
Click on the link below to view or print instructions on how to complete the form.Instructions: https://123.e-mdot.com/MDOTForm/pdsFormHarne3.asp?form=sav_instr Note: These forms were designed for Internet Explorer, therefore, it will not work in other browsers, such as Safari and Firefox. Also, the confirmation of the email is not compatible with Windows XP or Vista. The form may be submitted using either of these operating systems, however, you will receive an error message instead of a confirmation. The form has been sent, do not resubmit. Click on the link below to access the S.A.V.E. Verification Request Form. S.A.V.E. Verification Request Form: https://123.e-mdot.com/MDOTForm/pdsFormHarne3.asp?form=save |
