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MDOT Motor Vehicle Administration

Withdrawing Consent for Driving

When a teen under 18 years old applies for a Maryland driver’s license, a parent, legal guardian, or responsible adult must sign the application to give permission for the teen to drive.

Until your child turns 18, the same person who gave consent can take that consent back at any time. When consent is withdrawn, your child’s driver’s license is suspended. A suspension becomes part of your child’s driving record and may affect car insurance costs after driving privileges are restored.

You must complete the Certified Statement (DL-304). The person withdrawing consent must be the same person who originally signed the license application. You may submit your request:

  • In person at any MVA full-service branch office, or
  • By mail

After the MVA receives your request, your child's license will be cancelled and a letter will be sent to your child to confirm the cancellation

If your child is still under 18, you may ask the MVA to lift the cancellation by submitting a Certified Statement (DL-304). 

Yes. If another person is also your child’s parent or legal guardian, that person may give consent for your child to drive, even if you have withdrawn your consent.

When your child turns 18

When your child turns 18, the MVA will automatically lift the cancellation, even if you do not give consent again. Your child must then apply to the MVA for a duplicate driver’s license.

Fees

  • There is no fee to withdraw or reinstate parental consent.
  • When the cancellation is lifted, a fee applies to get a duplicate driver’s license.

General fee CTA (links to main fee page)