How to Renew a Maryland Driver's License [2024]
Renew your Maryland drivers license in 2024 with our simple, step-by-step guide. Find all the necessary requirements, forms, fees, and online renewal options to ensure a hassle-free experience. Stay legal and avoid fines - start your renewal process now!
Replace or Renew Your Driver License in MD
In Person
You will get the MVA renewal notice 60 days prior to your license expiration. It will arrive by mail or email. The notice will mention if you are eligible to renew online and by mail, or if you will have to do it in person. Note that if you are under 40 and eligible to renew online, you won’t be able to renew at an MDOT MVA branch office counter.
Plan of Action
Step 1
Start the process and check the documents you are required to provide here.
Step 2
If you have changed your name since your last renewal, you must change it with the Social Security Administration before coming to the MVA and bring the appropriate documentation.
Step 3
Arrive in person at any MDOT MVA branch office. You don’t need an appointment.
Step 4
Pass the vision test.
Step 5
Provide either a new photograph or the documents required.
Step 6
Pay the fee of $6.00 per year. The fee will depend upon the length of your new license validity, which will be generated by the computer. The maximum length is 8 years. Pay by card, cash, or a check made payable to the Motor Vehicle Administration.
Step 7
Surrender your current license.
If your driver’s license is expired for more than one year, you will be required to pass the knowledge test and the skills test and provide all the documents as if you are a new applicant. You won’t need to get a learner’s permit, though. Start your application online.
Note that drivers who are turning 21 years of age can renew their driver’s licenses 7 days before they turn 21.
Find an MVA office near you
By Mail
You may renew by mail only if your renewal notice says so. To make sure your new license arrives before your old one expires, submit your “mail in renewal” application at least 15 days before your license expires. If you find any errors in your information, you must visit an MVA office to renew in person.
Plan of Action
Step 1
Complete your renewal application.
Step 2
Have your doctor complete and sign the “vision certification” portion of your renewal form (if over 40). If you use a separate form, you must renew in person.
Step 3
Mail in your renewal with the proper fee ($6.00 per year).
Step 4
If you need to change your address, click here before renewal by mail.
Step 5
Destroy your old license when you receive your new one.
Call the MDOT MVA at 1-410-768-7000 if you do not receive your new license after 15 days. Call 1-800-492-4575 if you are hearing impaired.
Online
If your renewal notice says that you are eligible to renew online, you must renew online or at an MDOT MVA Self-Serve Kiosk. Drivers aged 40 and over must have their vision results submitted electronically by an Authorized Online Vision Certification Provider. The vision certification must be current, within twelve months of renewing.
Plan of Action
Step 1
Go to Driver’s License Services to renew online.
Step 2
Pay the fee ($6.00 per year). The fee will depend upon the length of your new license validity which will be generated by the computer. The maximum length is 8 years.
Step 3
Your driver’s license will be mailed to the address on record at the MDOT MVA. If your address has changed since your previous renewal, change it here.
Step 4
Destroy your old license when you receive your new one.
Call the MDOT MVA at 1-410-768-7000 if you do not receive your new license after 15 days. Call 1-800-492-4575 if you are hearing impaired.
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