Fees

The following is a guide to motor vehicle fees in the State of Maryland. For more specific information, please contact us at 410-768-7000.

The following forms of payment are accepted: Cash or check made payable to: Motor Vehicle Administration. Checks must have an imprinted name and address and include your driver's license number and home or work phone number. Visa, MasterCard, and American Express are also accepted.

• Driver Licensing Fees

  Commercial CDL | Non-Commercial CDL

  Commercial CDL
  CDL Renewal/Conversion (Includes CDLIS fee)	$50.00
  CDL Conversion (Out of State to MD CDL same class. Includes CDLIS fee)	$65.00
  *Add Motorcycle Class	$45.00
  CDL Duplicate	$20.00
  CDL Correction (w/o renewal)	$20.00
  CDL Skills Retest	$20.00
  CDL Learner's Permit (Includes CDLIS & Skills Test fees)	$90.00
  CDL HAZMAT Background Check (BRC)	$90.50

  Non-Commercial License
  Driver's License Renewal ($6.00 per year)	$30.00 - 5 years* $36.00 - 6 years $42.00 - 7 years $48.00 - 8 years*
  Driver's License Duplicate	$20.00
  Driver's License Corrected (under 21)	$20.00
  Driver's License Corrected (21 and over)	$6.00* per year
  Driver's License (new resident - $9.00 per year)	$72.00*
  Learner's Permit - Non CDL Type I (No previous license. Includes previous license & conversion to full license)	$50.00
  Learner's Permit - Non CDL Type II (Previously licensed)	$30.00
  Learner's Permit Corrected	$20.00
  Motorcycle License - New ($9.00 per year)	$72.00
  Moped Licens - New	$45.00
  Moped License - Renewal	$30.00
  Moped License - Duplicate	$20.00
  Moped License - Corrected	$20.00
  Photo ID Card – New/Renewal (18 and over)	$24.00*
  Photo ID Card - New/Renewal (under 18)	$15.00*
  Photo ID Card - Duplicate/Correction * Fees may be prorated per year	$20.00
  Note* There is no fee (gratis) for an ID Card if you are 65 years of age or older or if you have a disability which limits a major life activity.

• Medical Advisory Board Fees

  Driver's License Reinstatement*

  $45.00/$75.00

• MVA Records Fees

  Certified Copies	$12.00
  Non-certified Copies	$9.00
  (includes driving records, vehicle registration, title files and licensing documents)

• Motorcycle Safety Fees

  Fees for the Motorcycle Safety Training courses vary depending on the course taken and the training location. Please view the Motorcycle Safety Program Fee Information page for more information.

• Dealer Licensing and Consumer Services Fees

  Interchangeable Registration Plates | Business Licenses | Miscellaneous

  Interchangeable Registration Plates
  Motorcycle Dealer Plate Class 1B		$25.00
  New/Used/Wholesale Vehicle Dealer Plate Class 1A		$50.00
  Trailer Dealer Plate Class 1C		$32.50
  Dismantler / Recycler Plate Class 2R		$62.50
  Finance Company Plate Class 3F		$50.00
  Special Mobile Equipment Plate Class 4E		$62.50
  Transporter Plate Class 5T		$62.50
  Transporter Tag*		$62.50

  Business Licenses
  Dealer's License - New Car		$250.00
  Dealer's License - Used Car		$250.00
  Dealer's License - Wholesale		$250.00
  Dealer's License - Trailer over 15 feet		$150.00
  Dealer's License - Boat trailer/Trailer under 15 feet		$50.00
  Dealer's License - Motorcycle		$150.00
  Dealer's License - Emergency Vehicles		$250.00
  Manufacturer's and Distributor's Licenses	1 - 50	$200.00
  	51 - 100	$600.00
  	501 - 10,000	$1000.00
  	Over 10,000	$2,000.00
  Factory Branch		$2,000.00
  Scrap Processor License		$200.00
  Automotive Dismantler/Recycler License		$200.00
  Title Service Agent License		$62.50
  Salesman's License		$75.00 annually

  Miscellaneous
  Duplicate License - All Types		$20.00 each
  Corrected License - All Types		$20.00 each

• Driver Education Program Fees

  Driving Instructor	$150.00
  Driving School License	$150.00
  Driving School License	$200.00

• Driver Improvement Fees

  To apply to be a Provider for:
  Point System Conference (PSC)	$300.00*
  Driver Improvement Program (DIP)	$300.00*
  3-Hour Alcohol and Drug Education Program	$200.00*
  (* indicates fee for 2 years)
  Fees for the Point System Conference (PSC) and 3-Hour Alcohol and Drug Education Program are at the discretion of the provider.

• Insurance Compliance/Uninsured Penalty Fee

  Minimum Fee	$150.00
  First 1 through 30 days	$150.00
  Each day after 30 days	$7.00
  Maximum fee per year	$2,500.00

• Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program Fees

  VEIP Test Fee	$14.00
  VEIP Penalty Late Fee (assessed the day after the due date and every four weeks (28 days) thereafter)	$15.00

• Vehicle Registration Fees

  Additional/Duplicate Registration Card/Sticker	$5.00
  Farm Area Temporary Registration - 30 Day	$20.00
  - 60 Day	$40.00
  - 90 Day	$60.00
  Individual’s w/Disability Placards	No Fee
  IRP Duplicate/Replacement Cab Card	$5.00
  IRP New Cab Card	$5.00
  IRP Temporary Authorization	$2.00
  IRP Trip Permit	$15.00
  Medevac Surcharge - per year	$13.50
  Non-Resident Permit	$27.00
  Organization Tags - without logo	$15.00
  Organization Tags - with logo	$25.00
  ORV Decal / Substitute ORV	$5.00
  Restoration Fee	$30.00
  Registration / Tag Transfer	$10.00
  Replacement Tag	$20.00
  Salvage Certificate	$20.00
  Salvage Certificate - Duplicate	$20.00
  Security Interest Filing	$20.00
  Security Interest Filing - Duplicate	$20.00
  Substitute Tags	$20.00
  Temporary Registration	$20.00
  Title Certificate - Corrected	$50.00
  Title Certificate - Duplicate	$20.00
  Title Certificate - Moped / Motor Scooter	$20.00
  Title Certificate - New / Used	$100.00
  Title Certificate - Rental Vehicle	$50.00
  Titling Tax - Based on Fair Market Value	6%
  - minimum tax	($38.40)
  Vanity Plates - per year	$50.00
  Commemorative Tags - Chesapeake Bay**	$20.00
  Commemorative Tags - Agricultural**	$20.00
  Amateur Radio Operator's Tags*	$5.00
  *indicates $5 additional per year fee; **indicates $10 additional per year fee

• Fees for Registration Plates

  Registration fees vary depending on the class and weight of the vehicle being registered.