✅ Updated September 2020

Ultimate guide to transferring your out-of-state driver's license to Maryland

Here's the ultimate guide to transferring your out-of-state license to Maryland. We've simplified the entire process for you so you can save time. This page is geared toward people who've moved to Maryland but have a driver license from another US state. If you have an international license, visit our Maryland driver's license page.

What You’ll Need to Transfer your Out-of-State Driver License to Maryland

Current out-of-state driver's license.
Another form of identification.
Proof of your Social Security number.
Proof of your new residence with your new address.
Pass a vision test.
Payment for a new driver's license
- New Resident $42.00 to get into the system
- First time to get a Maryland driver’s as a resident ( $72.00 )

What You’ll Do to Transfer your Out-of-State Driver License to Maryland

Step 1. You must pass a vision test.
Step 2.If you are exchanging an out-of-state license that has been expired for one (1) year or more, you are required to take the knowledge and skills tests.
Step 3. If you are new to Maryland you must obtain your driver's license within 60 days.
Step 4. Visit your local MD DMV office in person with the required documents and also surrender your out-of-state driver's license.
Step 5. Get your temporary license.

Caveats and Exception to Transferring your Out-of-State Driver License to Maryland

The Maryland Department of Transportation’s Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) is now printing/mailing one of the most secure driver’s licenses, learner’s permits and identification (ID) cards in the nation. All cards are now delivered through the mail within 4-7 business days.
Need a REAL ID? Then visit our Maryland REAL ID [embedded link] page to find out what is required.

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