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Procedures for reporting an unsafe driver vary throughout Maryland. For specifics, contact the local MVA office. How to Get a License Reinstated. Call the MVA’s Driver Wellness and Safety Division at 410-768-7000 or 301-729-4563 (TTY) or visit the office at 6601 Ritchie Highway in Glen Burnie and request to have the driver's license reinstated. Drive-Rite MD provides MVA Certified Drivers Licence courses, highly qualified instructors, CDL Traning and more Register for Class Online View our vast variety of drivers education courses from classroom courses to behind the wheel training.

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COVID-19 Effects on Licensing Services

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, state DMVs nationwide have closed driver licensing offices, extended license and registration expiration dates, and/or limited the transactions they are processing. If possible, residents should use the MVA's online services to complete any relevant transactions. Follow the MVA's most recent updates for the latest information.

URGENT: MVA Issues REAL ID License Recall

The Maryland MVA announced a recall on thousands of driver's licenses marked as REAL ID-compliant due to drivers not having filed the required documents to qualify for a REAL ID. Any recalled license is not considered valid and can be confiscated by law enforcement if a driver is pulled over. Affected residents MUST visit an MVA office as soon as possible with appropriate REAL ID documents.

To see if your license is under recall, visit the MVA's REAL ID lookup.

Applying for a New Driver's License in Maryland

In Maryland, the Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) requires you to complete their graduated licensing system (GLS) in order to obtain your new driver's license.

This is a requirement for new drivers regardless of your age.

Read below for more information about the GLS, how to transfer an out-of-state driver's license, and how to apply for your first driver's license.

MD REAL ID Driver's Licenses

The Maryland MVA began issuing federally-compliant REAL ID driver’s licenses in place of standard driver’s licenses in 2011*. After October 1, 2021, the REAL ID is the only credential that will allow you to continue to use your license for domestic travel and entry into federal and military buildings. For details on the REAL ID Act, visit the MVA's comprehensive guide.

*Immigrants to the U.S. without required citizenship documents are eligible for a non-compliant driver's license. The MVA provides details on eligibility and application.

New to Maryland?

Just Moved?

Find all the information you need to finish your moving requirements with the DMV.

You have 60 days to transfer your out-of-state driver's license to a new Maryland driver's license when you move to the state.

The type of Maryland driver's license you can apply for will be determined by how long you've been licensed for:

• 18 months or longer: Regular driver's license.
• Less than 18 months: Provisional driver's license.

Regular Driver's License

Q: Can I use my MD license to board an airplane?

A: Yes! Maryland has issued REAL ID-compliant licenses and ID cards since 2011. That means your driver's license is approved as federal identification for activities like domestic travel and entering federal facilities.

To get a new Maryland driver's license, you must go in person to your local MVA office and:

• Present your current driver's licenseOR a certified driving record from your previous state.
• Pay the fee of $9 per year (your driver's license will be valid from 5 to 8 years).
• Pass a vision screening.
• Prove your age and identity, with documents such as:
  • Original or certified copy of your birth certificate.
  • Valid U.S. passport.
  • Valid permanent resident card.
• Prove your Social Security number, with documents such as:
  • Your Social Security card.
  • A W-2 or 1099 dated within the last 18 months.
  • A pay stub dated within the last 18 months.
• Provide 2 documents to prove you are a Maryland resident, such as a:
  • Utility bill.
  • Bank statement.
  • Mortgage agreement or rental contract.
    • NOTE: These items must show your name and address, and each document must be from a different company.

The MVA website has an interactive online document guide to help you apply for your new driver's license.

Maryland Provisional Driver's License

If you've been licensed for fewer than 18 months, you must get a provisional driver's license.

Apply for a provisional driver's license by visiting a Maryland MVA branch office in person and:

• Present your current out-of-state driver's licenseOR certified driving record.
• Pay the $30 fee.
• Pass the vision screening.
• Pass the driving test.
• You must schedule the driving skills test in advance using the MVA's central scheduling system.
• Provide proof of identity and age; e.g.:
  • Valid birth certificate.
  • Current U.S. passport.
  • Permanent resident card.
• Provide your Social Security number, with proof such as:
  • Your Social Security card.
  • A W-2 (must be from within the last 18 months).
  • A paystub dated within the last 18 months.
• Submit 2 documents proving your Maryland residency that show your name and address, such as:
  • A utility bill.
  • Your bank statement.
  • Your rental contract or mortgage agreement.
    • Each document needs to have been issued by a different company.

See the Motor Vehicle Administration's website for a guide to acceptable documents.

Provisional Driver's License Period

You must hold your provisional driver's license for a specified period of time before you can obtain your full driver's license:

• 18 months, if you've had a driver's license for less than 18 months.
• 12 months, if you've had a driver's license for at least 6 to 12 months.
• 6 months, if you've had a driver's license for at least 12 to 18 months.

If you are convicted of a moving violation during this time, your provisional period starts over for 18 months.

See “Apply for a MD Driver's License' below for information about how to transition to a full driver's license.

Types of Maryland Driver's Licenses

The Maryland MVA offers several types of non-commercial driver's licenses:

• Class A: Allows you to drive a non-commercial vehicle of any weight (except motorcycles).
• Class B: Allows you to drive any non-commercial vehicle or combination of vehicles (except motorcycles and tractor-trailer combinations).
• Class C: Commonly known as a regular driver's license. Allows you to drive a vehicle or combination of vehicles with a total weight of less than 26,001 lbs.
• Class M: Allows you to operate a motorcycle. See our page, Motorcycle License in Maryland for more information.

Your driver's license will be valid for 5 to 8 years.

For details about commercial driver's licenses, see our page on Applying for a New CDL in Maryland.

New Driver's License Eligibility

If you're a new driver, you must participate in the Maryland MVA's rookie driver program, which has several stages:

• Learner's permit.
• Provisional license.
• Full driver's license.

Maryland Learner's Permit

You can apply for a learner's permit in person at your local MVA branch. You'll need:

• Payment for the $50 fee (includes provisional and full driver's license conversion).
• To pass the vision screening.
• To pass the written permit test.
• Proof of your age and identity, such as your:
  • Birth certificate (original or certified copy).
  • U.S. passport.
  • Permanent resident card.
• Proof of your Social Security number, such as:
  • Your Social Security card.
  • A W-2 dated within the last 18 months.
  • A paystub dated within the last 18 months.
• 2 documents to prove you are a Maryland resident, such as a:
  • Utility bill.
  • Bank statement.
  • Mortgage agreement or rental contract.
    • NOTE: These items must show your name and address, and each document must be from a different company.

The Maryland MVA website has a complete guide to acceptable documents for new driver's license applicants.

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Learner's Permit Restrictions

With your learner's permit, you can drive ONLY while supervised by a licensed driver who:

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• Is at least 21 years old.
• Has had their driver's license for at least 3 years.
• Is sitting next to you.

Driver's Ed and Behind-the-Wheel Requirements

If you're 25 years old or older, you can move on to your provisional driver's license once you:

• Complete a Driver's Ed course. See our Driver's Ed in Maryland page for more information.
• Complete 14 hours of driving practice, including 3 hours at night.
  • Must be logged using the Skills Log & Practice Guide.

If you're under 25 years old, see our Applying for a New License (Teen Drivers) in Maryland page for learner's permit requirements.

Maryland Provisional Driver's License

If you're under 25 years old, you will have different requirements to fulfill before moving on to your provisional driver's license. See our Applying for a New License (Teen Drivers) in Maryland page.

If you're 25 years old or older, you will be eligible for a provisional driver's license once you:

• Have held your learner's permit for 45 days.
• Have completed Driver's Ed.
• Have completed at least 14 hours of driving practice, including 3 hours at night.
• Pass the driving test.

If you receive any traffic convictions while you have your provisional driver's license you will receive the following penalties:

• Mandatory completion of a driver improvement class: 1st conviction.
• Driver's license suspension for 30 days: 2nd conviction.
• Driver's license suspension for 180 days: 3rd conviction (and subsequent convictions).

Apply for a New Provisional Driver's License

You must apply for a provisional license in person at an Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration branch office.

First, you have to schedule your driving skills test in advance using the MVA's Central Scheduling System.

When you go to the Maryland MVA office, you'll need:

• To pass the driving test.
• Your learner's permit.
• To submit a completed Skills Log & Practice Guide.

Once you've held your provisional driver's license for 18 months, it will be automatically converted to a full driver's license. During this time you must not receive any moving violation convictions. If you are under 18 years old your license will still have restrictions.

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Your provisional license will automatically become a full driver's license once you've held it for 18 months.

NOTE: If you are under 21 years old, you must have no alcohol convictions to be eligible for a full driver's license. If you receive any moving violation convictions while you have your provisional driver's license, your waiting period of 18 months will be re-started.

The Maryland MVA will mail you an update card that shows you are a fully licensed driver. Carry the card with your provisional driver's license.

When your provisional driver's license expires, you will need to renew your driver's license and receive a regular Maryland driver's license.

Who Needs a DOT Physical?

A Department of Transportation (DOT) physical is required to ensure that professional drivers are in good health and that they can safely operate commercial vehicles. This protects your safety as well as those who share the road with you.

According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), the group who governs DOT physicals as well as the health professionals who are certified to provide these services, a DOT physical is required when a driver is operating a commercial vehicle across state lines (also called “interstate driving”), that:

• Has a combined gross vehicle weight or weight rating of 10,001 lbs. or more
• Is designed or used to transport 9-15 passengers (including the driver) for compensation
• Is designed or used to transport 16 or more passengers (including the driver) regardless if for compensation
• Transports hazardous materials in quantities that require placarding under the hazardous materials regulations

Intrastate drivers, or drivers that stay within one state, may also require a DOT physical depending on the regulations that are specific to their states.

Where are DOT Physicals Administered?

DOT physicals can only be administered by an FMCSA certified medical provider. These are providers who have specific FMCSA training and are registered on the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners (NRCME). To find a DOT certified provider near you, you can search the NRCME site.

When Does a DOT Physical Need Renewed?

Depending on the outcome of the physical, a certification can be valid for up to 24 months. However, if the medical provider determines that the driver has existing conditions that need to be monitored, they can certify them for less than 24 months. Common reasons for giving a less than 24 month certification include high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, or a sleep disorder such as sleep apnea.

What Should You Expect During a DOT Physical Examination?

A DOT physical exam has many different components. Here are the six things to expect during a DOT physical.¹

1. Medical History

During a DOT physical, the driver will need to provide extensive background on their medical history, including past surgeries, medications taken, and history of health conditions. It is important to be honest when providing health history as there could be repercussions later on if the correct health history is not provided.

2. Vitals Testing and Physical Examination

A large portion of the DOT physical is testing vitals. Testing includes pulse, height, weight, and blood pressure. The FMCSA also requires urinalysis, which looks at the protein, blood, and sugar in a urine sample to rule out underlying medical problems.

3. Vision Testing

In addition to more general testing, the FMSCA requires vision testing to ensure drivers are meeting the standard of at least 20/40 vision acuity in each eye with or without correction (glasses or contacts) and at least 70° field of vision in horizontal meridian measured in each eye (the area of visibility for each eye’s line of sight).

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4. Hearing Testing

Hearing testing is another requirement that is needed to pass a DOT physical. This is often tested through a whisper test, a test in which the examiner will record the distance from the driver at which a forced whispered voice can be heard. Hearing can also be evaluated through an audiometry test. An audiometry test is a way to measure the ability to hear sounds at different frequencies to determine if the driver has experienced hearing loss.

5. Physical Examination

A physical examination is also required and the examiner will first evaluate general physical appearance for things such as obesity and other medical conditions, and then examine the various body systems, including skin, lungs, the neurological system, and more.

6. Drug Screen

Although it is not part of the DOT physical exam, the DOT also requires a drug screen which can usually be completed at the same time as the physical examination.

How to Prepare for a DOT Physical at MedExpress

In general, the DOT physical itself should take approximately 45 minutes, so be sure to plan accordingly. Before arriving for a DOT physical, it is important for the driver to gather the necessary information and documents to bring. The driver should bring:

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• A valid driver’s license
• List of current medications
• List of past surgeries and medical conditions
• List of any allergies

Additionally, if the driver has any pre-existing conditions that require additional paperwork, they should bring the necessary documentation . Examples of additional documentation include a copy of a stress test or echocardiogram for those with a Coronary Disease or completed medical exemptions for vision, hearing, or seizure disorders.

What Happens Next?

Upon finishing the physical exam, the examiner will complete his or her assessment and complete the required physical paperwork. The provider can certify a driver for the full two-year period or chose a shorter time period if medically necessary. Some health conditions require routine annual monitoring while others may just need a shortened initial monitoring period while other testing is performed. A certification card will be provided to the driver at the conclusion of the visit. If the provider does not have enough information at the time of the exam, and approval isn’t possible, the exam may be suspended while the additional information is gathered.

At MedExpress, we have over 1,000 providers who are certified to complete DOT physicals, and are always staying up-to-date on the latest regulations. You can schedule a DOT physical up to 30 days in advance by calling us at 1-844-832-2689.

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For more commonly asked questions regarding DOT certifications, visit our Employer Health Services FAQs.