MVA Announcements
MVA offers many services electronically which are available on our website 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Customers may also conduct many transactions using our self-service kiosks (when the MVA offices are open) and our automated interactive voice response telephone systems.
List of Holidays and Office Closings.
MARYLAND MVA CREATES CONVENIENT "GREEN" WAY TO RENEW VEHICLE REGISTRATIONS
The Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) is offering another convenient, environmentally-friendly electronic option to make interacting with the MVA as customer friendly as possible. Click here to read more...
DC TICKET AMNESTY PROGRAM
Maryland drivers with overdue parking tickets in DC can pay the tickets without having to pay an extra penalty, effective August 1, 2011. Click here for more information...
TEMPORARY REGISTRATION PLATES
Effective October 1, 2010, Maryland car dealers must transmit vehicle and registration information electronically to the MVA on the same day that they issue a 60-day temporary registration.
ARE YOU DRIVING INTEXTICATED?
There's a new and real threat on our roads. It's one that has caught many of us off guard: Text Messaging. In 2009, Maryland adopted a law prohibiting the sending of text messages while driving. Read more…
MVA AND OAH IMPROVE HEARING PROCESS
The Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) and the Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) have streamlined the process for motor vehicle related hearings. For more information...
DRIVER'S LICENSING CHANGES
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...
TEXTING WHILE DRIVING LAW
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.
NONCOMMERCIAL DRIVING SKILLS TEST
Effective September 16, 2010, All MVA Full Service Branch Offices are administering a new non-commercial Class C driving skills test that consists of both course maneuvers and a public road portion to test various driving skills. For additional information...
PROOF OF LAWFUL PRESENCE
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...
EVIDENCIA DE PRESENTIA LEGAL
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...
DEALER SUPPORT CENTER
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.
