Guide · 3 minute read
How Maryland MVA appointments work
Maryland's 24 MVA branches handle licenses, IDs, titles and registration, by appointment. Many renewals, replacements and address changes skip the branch: myMVA online and 24-hour kiosks do them. Emissions (VEIP) tests are at separate stations, with no appointment.
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Check if you can skip it
Renewals (when your notice allows), replacements and address changes work on myMVA or at a 24-hour kiosk. Take our 3-question check first.
Take the check - 2
Book on myMVA
Pick the right appointment type; new residents choose 'New to Maryland'. Fill in any pre-application first.
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Go at the right time
Most branches are open weekdays 8:30 to 4:30, Saturday 8 to noon, and until 6:30 p.m. on the first Thursday of the month.
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Bring originals
MVA doesn't accept copies, scans or photos of documents. Cards are mailed in 7 to 10 business days.
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Save your plan
Add it to My plan here to get your checklist and a calendar reminder.