new maryland drivers license - MD
Maryland Drivers License Information
To get your drivers license in Maryland, you need to apply for a noncommercial Class C drivers license. You must have your Maryland license with you at all times.
Maryland Drivers License Requirements
18 years and under (Rookie Driver/Graduated Licensing System)
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Type 1 Learner’s Instructional Permit
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A few of the requirements:
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You must be at least 15 years and 9 months old.
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Parent or Legal Guardian signature.
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If under 16, must have School Attendance form.
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Sixty (60) hours of driving experience which shall include ten (10) hours of night driving.
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For complete details and to get your Maryland Type 1 Learner's Instructional Permit, please SIGN IN HERE
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Type 2 Learner’s Instructional Permit
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A few of the requirements:
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You must be at least 16 years and 6 months old.
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You must hold this Permit for at least fourteen (14) days.
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For complete details and to get your Maryland Type 2 Learner's Instructional Permit, please SIGN IN HERE
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Provisional License
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A few of the requirements:
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You must be at least 16 years and 6 months old.
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Must have maryland drivers ed.
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You must have had a Maryland Learner's Instructional Permit (see above) for at least nine (9) months.
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Sixty (60) hours of driving experience.
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For complete details and to start your Maryland Provisional License, please SIGN IN HERE
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Driver's License
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You must be at least 18 years old.
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You must have had a Maryland Provisional License (see above) for at least eighteen (18) months.
18 years and over
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Regular Class C Drivers License
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You must have had a Maryland Provisional License (see above) for at least eighteen (18) months.
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Take and pass the Vision, Knowledge and Driving Skills Tests.
For complete details and to GET your Maryland license, please SIGN IN HERE
Maryland Drivers Ed
Visit our maryland drivers ed page for more information on Maryland driver education.
Tests Required
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Vision Screening
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Knowledge Test
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Driving Skills Test
Test requirements vary by age and depending on whether you've previously held a license in another state.
For complete details and to GET your Maryland license, please SIGN IN HERE
Fee
New Driver's License Class C (Non Commercial)
Type 1 Learner’s Permit
Type 2 Learner’s Permit
Fees depend on your age. For complete Fees SIGN IN HERE
Documents needed to get your Maryland Drivers License
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Proof of Age and Identity
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A few examples:
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U.S. Birth Certificate (certified or original)
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U.S. Passport (must be active)
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For complete list of items SIGN IN HERE
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Social Security Number
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A few examples:
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Social Security Card (must be original)
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Form 1099 (cannot be older than 18 months)
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For complete list of items SIGN IN HERE
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Proof of Lawful Status
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Can be the same document as proof of identity (as long as it proves lawful status) OR
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Any United States Department of Homeland Security document
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Proof of Maryland Residency
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A few examples:
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Bank Statement (checking or savings)
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Life Insurance Card / Policy
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For complete list of items SIGN IN HERE
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For Minors (Under 18)
Maryland MVA Service Office
Go to your Maryland MVA Service Office in order to take your required tests. You can use our locator to find the office that is closest to you.
Take the Maryland Drivers License Test
At this point you need to make sure that you have prepared and studied all of the material for the written test. You can find the Maryland Driver Test handbook here.
Buy a Car and Get Auto Insurance
Auto insurance is required by law in most states. Click HERE to get started and we'll help you find the lowest rates in your state.
Take the Driving Test
Your last step is to show up to your local Maryland MVA Service Office and take the driving test.