Maryland MVA Information & Resources

Whether you’re getting your learner's permit, a temporary or a permanent license, we’ll help you find the closest Maryland MVA so you’ll know where to go to get it. Instantly locate your nearest office, the hours of operation, address, contact information, payment options, and specific services.

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Visit the Official Maryland MVA Website

Maryland MVA Services

The Motor Vehicle Administration takes care of licensing and motor vehicles in Maryland. The state has two different types of service locations. Determine which location you need to visit. Then, make your plans to go to the MVA.

Full-Service Locations

Visit one of the state’s full-service locations if you need a license, title, tag, or registration. These locations handle all of your needs. Visit the website to find your nearest location. When you click on the location, you can get the wait times for the various services. Find out how long it will take for:

License renewal
Registration renewal
Title services

This will help you determine if it is a good day to go to the MVA or if you should wait for another day when it isn’t as crowded.

VEIP Stations

Stop by a VEIP station for your emission tests. The state also has self-service VEIP kiosks. These kiosks are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, so you can get your inspection done at any time. This makes it easy to fit your emissions test into your busy life.

Preparing for Your Visit

If you need to visit the MVA in person, it is a good idea to be prepared. The online document guide makes it easy to prepare before your visit. When you go to the guide, indicate what you need from the MVA. Answer the questions and get a printable checklist that contains everything that you need during your trip. Then, you can choose to schedule an appointment for your service if one is available. Use the online scheduling feature to book your appointment and then gather your documents for your trip.

MVA Appointments for Tests

You can schedule an appointment for various tests. Schedule an appointment for your:

CDL test
Driver skills test
Hazmat endorsement
Law test re-test

Contact the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration

You can reach the MVA through the mail or over the phone.

To reach the MVA through the mail, send your correspondence to:
Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration
6601 Ritchie Highway NE
Glen Burnie, MD 21062

If you want to call the MVA, dial:
Phone: 410-768-7000
TTY: 800-492-4575

While most MVA centers in Maryland close at 5pm, we encourage you to visit earlier during hours of operation to be sure you get the help you need.

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Montgomery

(800) 950-1682

Owings Mills

11510 Cronridge Drive

(410) 768-7000

Essex

1338-A Eastern Blvd. Middlesex Shopping Center

(410) 768-7000

27351 Point Lookout Road (Route 5 at Sunnyside Road)

(410) 768-7000

Anne Arundel

Annapolis

160 Harry S. Truman Parkway

(410) 768-7000

Annapolis

189 Defense Highway

(410) 768-7000

Curtis Bay

721 E. Ordnance Road

(410) 768-7000

Glen Burnie

6601 Ritchie Highway N.E.

Washington

Hagerstown

18306 Colonel Henry K. Douglas Drive

(410) 768-7000

Hagerstown

12100 Insurance Way

(410) 768-7000

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