Reinstating a Driver's License in Maryland
How to check your Maryland license status, what gets a license suspended, reinstatement steps and fees, and hardship licenses.
Short answer: Request a reinstatement application through your myMVA account; the MVA reviews your record and, if no problems are found, mails you the application. Maryland MVA, Reinstate a License; Fees & Payment Options
| Checking and reinstating a license | Request a reinstatement application through your myMVA account; the MVA reviews your record and, if no problems are found, mails you the application. Upload the completed application through myMVA with the required fees, and track your case status there 24/7. Fees: restoration $30; reinstatement $90; reinstatement for drug- or alcohol-related offenses $150; additional fees may apply for testing or a new license. If approved, bring the approval letter to a full-service MVA branch (you may need to retest); a denial can be appealed to the Office of Administrative Hearings. Fees: https://mva.maryland.gov/title-registration/fees-payment-options |
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| License suspension | Suspension or revocation reasons include point accumulation (8 points suspension, 12 points revocation), not responding to a payable citation within 30 days, failing or refusing an alcohol test, DUI/DWI convictions, and failure to pay child support. Provisional drivers under 18 face 6-month suspensions at 5 points in 12 months. |
| Hardship or restricted license | The MVA may issue a restrictive license during an alcohol-related suspension to a person who participates in its Ignition Interlock System Program. For a driver under 18 suspended for texting, the MVA may issue a restricted license limited to work, travel to and from work, or school. |
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FAQ
How do I check if my license is suspended and get it reinstated in Maryland?
Request a reinstatement application through your myMVA account; the MVA reviews your record and, if no problems are found, mails you the application. Upload the completed application through myMVA with the required fees, and track your case status there 24/7. Fees: restoration $30; reinstatement $90; reinstatement for drug- or alcohol-related offenses $150; additional fees may apply for testing or a new license. If approved, bring the approval letter to a full-service MVA branch (you may need to retest); a denial can be appealed to the Office of Administrative Hearings.
What gets your license suspended in Maryland?
Suspension or revocation reasons include point accumulation (8 points suspension, 12 points revocation), not responding to a payable citation within 30 days, failing or refusing an alcohol test, DUI/DWI convictions, and failure to pay child support. Provisional drivers under 18 face 6-month suspensions at 5 points in 12 months.
Can you get a hardship license in Maryland?
The MVA may issue a restrictive license during an alcohol-related suspension to a person who participates in its Ignition Interlock System Program. For a driver under 18 suspended for texting, the MVA may issue a restricted license limited to work, travel to and from work, or school.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.