{"id":1951,"date":"2025-11-24T09:19:59","date_gmt":"2025-11-24T09:19:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.way.com\/ask\/?p=1951"},"modified":"2025-12-01T05:34:04","modified_gmt":"2025-12-01T05:34:04","slug":"how-to-renew-a-maryland-drivers-license","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.way.com\/ask\/how-to-renew-a-maryland-drivers-license\/","title":{"rendered":"How do I renew my Maryland driver\u2019s license?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">What are the ways of renewing a Maryland driver\u2019s license?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">There are three ways in which you can do the renewal process.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Online<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In-person<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">By mail<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">How to renew a <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Maryland driver\u2019s license<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> online<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:299,&quot;335559739&quot;:299}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Suppose the MDOT MVA notice states that you can renew your license online. In that case, you can do it via the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration\u2019s online portal. You can also use an MDOT MVA self-service kiosk.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Drivers above 40 must show proof of an electronic vision assessment submitted by an Authorized Online Vision Certification Provider. The vision tests are valid for 24 months, so you can apply for the license during this period.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">How to renew a\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Maryland driver\u2019s license<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> in person<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:299,&quot;335559739&quot;:299}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If your name has changed since your last license was issued, you must update it with the Social Security Administration before you renew your license with the MDOT MVA. That means you\u2019ll need to do the renewal in person. You\u2019ll have to bring your renewal notice, your old driver\u2019s license, proof of residency, your SSN, lawful status documents, and a valid ID.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">How to renew a <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Maryland driver\u2019s license<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> by mail<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:299,&quot;335559739&quot;:299}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You can use this renewal mode if you receive a \u2018renew by mail\u2019 notice. All mail-in applications should be dated 15 days before the expiration date to ensure timely delivery. You must renew it in person at an MDOT MVA office if there are any errors in your personal information. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Is there a grace period for Maryland driver\u2019s license renewal? <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Yes. Drivers in Maryland have a 60-day grace period after their license expires. If the renewal doesn\u2019t happen within 60 days, they must pass an examination on renewing their Maryland driver\u2019s license.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What are the ways of renewing a Maryland driver\u2019s license?\u00a0 There are three ways in which you can do the renewal process.\u00a0 Online\u00a0 In-person\u00a0 By mail\u00a0 How to renew a Maryland driver\u2019s license online\u00a0 Suppose the MDOT MVA notice states that you can renew your license online. 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