Social Security Card Requirement for Current Customers Maryland residents with a Social Security number already on file with the state are one step closer to REAL ID The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has modified critical requirements for obtaining a REAL ID as a result of the REAL ID Modernization Act passed by Congress […]
REAL ID Deadline Extended to October 1, 2021
MDOT MVA Reminds Marylanders that REAL ID Deadline is Extended One Year to October 1, 2021 Federal REAL ID requirement delayed due to COVID-19 pandemic The Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration (MDOT MVA) is reminding Marylanders that the federal deadline for REAL ID has been extended one year, and is now October 1, […]
Senate Approves Gender Option on License
The Maryland State Senate passed legislation Wednesday that would allow for a gender-neutral option when it comes to Marylanders indicating their sex on their legal form of identification. The bill was sponsored by Sen. Will Smith of Montgomery County District 20. It was also co-sponsored by Sen. Cheryl C. Kagan who represents District 17. It […]
Maryland Receives Award for Secure Drivers License
Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration Receives 2018 National Security Excellence Award for its Secure Driver’s License Commitment to Securing and Protecting Maryland Citizens’ Private Information Recognized The Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration (MDOT MVA) today received the 2018 National Security Excellence Award from the Keeping Identities Safe organization for its decade-long […]
New REAL ID Online Lookup Tool to Customers
Checking REAL ID Documents Status Can Now Be Done Online The Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration (MDOT MVA) announced today the launch of its new REAL ID Online Lookup Tool, which allows customers to conveniently check to see if new documents will be required upon their driver’s license/identification card (ID) renewal. The new […]
MDOT MVA Upgrades Mobile Practice Driving Test
Updated App Offers New Design and Enhanced Features Consistent with Governor Larry Hogan’s commitment to deliver premier customer service to Maryland residents, the Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration (MDOT MVA) has unveiled a new design and enhanced functionality for its award-winning and popular MD Practice Driving Test mobile app. The free app, which […]
MDOT MVA Mark One Year Anniversary of Secure ID Cards
MDOT MVA Mark One Year Anniversary of Secure ID Cards 1.6 Million Cards Have Been Issued Protecting Marylanders Against Identity Theft and Fraud 33,209 Veterans Now Have The Card Honoring Veterans One year after the Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration (MDOT MVA) introduced the new secure Maryland Proud driver’s license and ID card, […]
Redesigned Driver’s License & ID Cards Coming
Maryland Officials to Unveil Totally Redesigned Driver’s License and Identification Card New Secure Cards and New Secure Delivery Process to Protect Millions of Marylanders To safeguard Marylanders against identity theft and fraud, Maryland Transportation Secretary Pete K. Rahn will join Motor Vehicle Administrator Christine E. Nizer, Maryland Veterans Affairs Secretary George W. Owings III, a […]