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Lt_Inner_Content Left_ContentImmigrants who present foreign documentation without valid accompanying United States Citizenship and Immigration Services documentation, to obtain a driver's license, learner's permit, moped permit or identification card will need to do the following:
Please visit the online document guide to schedule an appointment.
The Real ID Act is a federal law requiring states to meet certain federal standards when issuing driver's licenses or ID cards. The cards are accepted for federal purposes that are designated by the secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, such as access to federal buildings, or the boarding of commercial aircraft.
Federally compliant driver's licenses and ID cards are issued to US citizens, immigrants with permanent residence and non-immigrants with valid US Citizenship and Immigration Services documentation who can prove lawful status in the United States.
Immigrants who do not have valid US Citizenship and Immigration documentation can apply for a non-compliant driver's license or ID card. Individuals with Maryland driver's licenses or ID cards who do not have a verified social security number, and have maintained licenses or ID card without expiring for more than one year, can receive a federally non-compliant driver's license or ID card when they renew.
Those who do not have federally compliant cards will not have them accepted for federal purposes which are designated by the secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
They may find it harder to board a commercial aircraft or enter federal buildings. They may be required to produce additional identity documents. Please contact the specific federal agency or the U.S. Transportation Security Administration for further information.
They will not be able to use the non-compliant driver's license or ID card to purchase fire arms.
What do I need to bring with me to get my driver's license or identification card renewed?To renew a federally compliant driver's license, click here. For an ID card that is federally compliant, click here.
Please go to the online document guide to find out what you will need for a new driver's license or ID card.
Please go to the MVA's Rookie Driver page for information on how to obtain a learner's permit.
Please click here for information on Maryland ID cards.
You must obtain a driver's license within 60 days after becoming a Maryland resident if you hold a noncommercial license. You have 30 days if you hold a commercial driver's license. Please refer to sources of proof for required documentation and instructions. You will need to visit a full service MVA office. If you are under eighteen (18) years of age, you must also have a parent/guardian accompany you and co-sign your application. If you have a valid out-of-state (or expired less than one year) license, you must also pass a vision test/screening and your license cannot be suspended, cancelled, disqualified or refused.
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