License & ID Fees
The MVA accepts Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, Mobile Wallet Pay, cash or a check made payable to the Motor Vehicle Administration. Checks must have an imprinted name and address and include your driver's license number and home or work phone number.
For more specific information please contact us at 1-410-768-7000.
The fees below are effective as of September 1, 2025.
Driver license fees
Fees effective as of September 1, 2025.
| Name | Amount | Additional info |
|---|---|---|
| Driver’s License Renewal | $64* | 8-year license |
| Driver's License New (under 21) | $11* per year | |
| Driver's License New (21 & over) | $88*/$11* per year | |
| Driver’s License Duplicate | $30 | |
| Driver's License Corrected | $30 |
Non-commercial driver licenses are valid for a maximum of 8 years
Individuals who apply for a limited-term driver’s license will receive one that is valid only for the length of time they are legally allowed to stay in the United States. The fee will be adjusted to match that time period. However, for anyone under age 21, the fees will not be adjusted.
| Name | Amount | Additional info |
|---|---|---|
| Learner’s Permit – Non CDL Type I (GLS) | $65 | For those with no previous license Includes conversion to full license |
| Learner’s Permit – Non CDL Type II | $45 | For currently or previously licensed drivers |
| Learner’s Permit Corrected | $30 |
Non-commercial driver licenses are valid for a maximum of 8 years
Individuals who apply for a limited-term learner’s permit will receive one that is valid only for the length of time they are legally allowed to stay in the United States. The fee will be adjusted to match that time period. However, for anyone under age 21, the fees will not be adjusted.
| Name | Amount |
|---|---|
| Motorcycle License New (under 21) | $11* per year |
| Motorcycle License New (21 & over) | $88*/$11* per year |
Non-commercial driver licenses are valid for a maximum of 8 years
| Name | Amount |
|---|---|
| Moped License New | $30 |
| Moped License Renewal | $25 |
| Moped License Duplicate | $30 |
| Moped License Corrected | $30 |
| Name | Amount |
|---|---|
| Photo ID Card New/Renewal | $40* |
| Photo ID Card Duplicate/Correction | $30 |
- ID cards for individuals 18 years of age and older will be valid for a period of up to 8 years.
- for those under the age of 18, ID cards will be valid for up to 5 years.
- There is no fee 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.
| License Type | Amount | Addtional Info |
|---|---|---|
| CDL Renewal | $64 | 8-year license |
CDL Conversion Out of State to MD CDL same class. | $64 | 8-year license |
CDL Conversion Out of State to Maryland CDL | $40 | 5-year license |
| *Add Motorcycle Class | $45 | |
| CDL Duplicate | $30 | |
| CDL Correction (w/o renewal) | $30 | |
| CDL Skills Retest | $20 | |
| CDL Learner’s Permit | $106 | |
| CDL HAZMAT Background Check (BRC) | $109.25 | |
| CDL with Hazmat Endorsement | $30 | 5-year license |
Commercial driver licenses are valid for a maximum of 8 years.
Individuals who apply for a limited-term learner’s permit will receive one that is valid only for the length of time they are legally allowed to stay in the United States. The fee will be adjusted to match that time period. However, for anyone under age 21, the fees will not be adjusted.