This is a list of Maryland's motor vehicle fees. For more specific information please contact us at 1-410-768-7000.
The MVA accepts Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, Mobile Wallet Pay,cash or a check made payable to the Motor Vehicle Administration. Checks must have an imprinted name and address and include your driver's license number and home or work phone number.
Driver Licensing Fees
| Commercial CDL | |
CDL Renewal/Conversion (Includes CDLIS fee) | $68.00 |
CDL Conversion (Out of State to MD CDL same class.Includes CDLIS fee 8-year license) | $92.00 |
*Add Motorcycle Class | $45.00 |
CDL Correction (w/o renewal) | $20.00 |
CDL Skills Retest | $20.00 |
CDL Learner’s Permit (Includes CDLIS & Skills Test fees) | $90.00 |
CDL HAZMAT Background Check (BRC) | $87.25 |
| Non-Commercial License | |
Driver’s License Renewal ($6.00 per year) | $48.00-8 years* |
Driver’s License Duplicate | $20.00 |
Driver's License Corrected | $20.00 |
Driver's License New (under 21) | $9.00* per year |
Driver's License New (21 & over) | $72.00*/$9.00* per year |
Learner’s Permit – | $50.00 |
Learner’s Permit – Non CDL Type II (Currently/previously licensed) | $30.00 |
Learner’s Permit Corrected | $20.00 |
Motorcycle License - New (under 21) | $9.00* per year |
Moped License – New | $45.00 |
Moped License – Renewal | $30.00 |
Moped License – Duplicate | $20.00 |
Moped License – Corrected | $20.00 |
Photo ID Card – New/Renewal (under 18) | $15.00* |
Photo ID Card - New/Renewal (18 & over) | $24.00* |
Photo ID Card - Duplicate/Correction Photo ID Card - Homeless (New/Correction) | $20.00 $ 1.00 |
| * Fees may be prorated per year Veteran's Status and Organ Donor Designations: There is no fee to add or remove a veteran's status or organ donor designation. Vision Restriction: There is no fee to add or remove the vision restriction code (B, C or F). Photo ID Card (all types):There is no fee for an ID card if you are 65 years of age or older, or if you have a disability which limits a major life activity. |
Vehicle Registration / Tag Fees - until June 30, 2024
Vehicle Registration / Tag Fees - starting July 1, 2024
MVA Records Fees
Certified Copies | $12.00 |
Non-certified Copies | $9.00 |
(includes driving records, vehicle registration, title files and licensing documents) |
Medical Advisory Board Fees
Driver’s License Reinstatement* | $45.00/$75.00 |
Motorcycle Safety Program Fees
Fees for the motorcycle safety training courses vary depending on the course and the training location. Please refer to the Motorcycle Safety Program fee information page for more information.
Dealer Licensing and Consumer Services Fees
| Interchangeable Registration Plates | ||
Motorcycle Dealer Plate Class 1B | $25.00 | |
New/Used/Wholesale Vehicle Dealer Plate Class 1A | $50.00 | |
Trailer Dealer Plate Class 1C | $32.50 | |
Dismantler / Recycler Plate Class 2R | $62.50 | |
Finance Company Plate Class 3F | $50.00 | |
Special Mobile Equipment Plate Class 4E | $62.50 | |
Transporter Plate Class 5T | $62.50 | |
Transporter Tag* | $62.50 | |
| Business Licenses | ||
Dealer's License - New Car | $225.00 | |
Dealer's License - Used Car | $225.00 | |
Dealer's License - Wholesale | $225.00 | |
Dealer's License - Trailer over 15 feet | $135.00 | |
Dealer's License - Boat trailer/Trailer under 15 feet | $45.00 | |
Dealer's License - Motorcycle | $135.00 | |
Dealer's License - Emergency Vehicles | $225.00 | |
**Manufacturer's and Distributor's Licenses | 1 – 50 | $90.00 |
51 – 500 | $270.00 | |
501 – 10,000 | $450.00 | |
Over 10,000 | $900.00 | |
Factory Branch | $900.00 | |
Scrap Processor License | $180.00 | |
Automotive Dismantler/Recycler License | $180.00 | |
Title Service Agent License | $56.25 | |
Salesperson's License | $202.50 - 3 years | |
| Miscellaneous | ||
Duplicate License - All Types | $20.00 each | |
Corrected License - All Types | $20.00 each |
*All fees listed are annual fees - renewed bi-annually - unless noted.
**A manufacturer's or distributor's annual license fee is based on the number of vehicles
Driver Education Program Fees
Driving Instructor | $135.00 |
Driving School License | $135.00 |
Driving School Application | $180.00 |
Driver Improvement Fees
To apply to be a provider for: | |
Point System Conference (PSC) | $300.00* |
Driver Improvement Program (DIP) | $300.00* |
3-Hour Alcohol and Drug Education Program | $200.00* |
(* indicates fee for 2 years) | |
Fees for the point system conference and the 3-hour alcohol and drug education program are at the discretion of the provider. |
Insurance Compliance Uninsured Penalty Fee
Minimum Fee | $150.00 |
First 1 through 30 days | $150.00 |
Each day after 30 days | $7.00 |
Maximum fee per year | $2,500.00 |
Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program Fees
VEIP Test Fee | $14.00 |
VEIP Penalty Late Fee | $15.00 |
(assessed the day after the due date and every four weeks (28 days) thereafter) VEIP Self-Serve Kiosk | $10.00 |
Miscellaneous Registration Fees
Additional/Duplicate Registration Card/Sticker | $5.00 |
| HOV Permit | $5.00 |
Farm Area Temporary Registration | 30 Day - $20.00 |
| 60 Day - $40.00 |
90 Day - $60.00 | |
Individual’s w/Disability Placards | No Fee |
IRP Duplicate/Replacement Cab Card | $5.00 |
IRP New Cab Card | $5.00 |
IRP Temporary Authorization | $2.00 |
IRP Trip Permit | $15.00 |
Medevac Surcharge – per year | $17.00 |
Non-Resident Permit | $27.00 |
Organization Tags – without logo | $15.00 |
Organization Tags – with logo | $25.00 |
ORV Decal / Substitute ORV | $5.00 |
Restoration Fee | $30.00 |
Registration / Tag Transfer | $10.00 |
Replacement Tag | $20.00 |
Replacement Organizational Plates (with a logo) | $25.00 |
Replacement Organizational Plates (without a logo) | $15.00 |
Salvage Certificate | $20.00 |
Salvage Certificate – Duplicate | $20.00 |
Security Interest Filing | $20.00 |
Security Interest Filing – Duplicate | $20.00 |
Substitute Tags | $20.00 |
Temporary Registration | $20.00 |
Title Certificate – Corrected | $40.00 |
Title Certificate – Duplicate | $20.00 |
Title Certificate Fee Moped / Motor Scooter | $20.00 |
Title Certificate – New / Used | $100.00 |
Titling Tax – Based on Fair Market Value | 6% |
– minimum tax | ($38.40) |
Vanity Plates – per year | $50.00 |
Commemorative Tags – Chesapeake Bay** | $20.00 |
Commemorative Tags – Agricultural** | $20.00 |
Amateur Radio Operator’s Tags* | $5.00 |
*indicates $5 additional per year fee; **indicates $10 additional per year fee; **indicates $10 additional per year fee. The additional fee benefits the Chesapeake Bay Trust or the Maryland Agricultural Education Foundation. |
Please note: When upgrading to a Bay or Agricultural plate from any other Maryland plate, you will need to pay the $20 upgrade fee and an additional $20 substitution fee. You will then pay the $10 additional per year fee with your registration renewal. Personalization will cost an additional $50 per year.
Non-commercial driver licenses are valid for a maximum of 8 years and Commercial driver licenses are valid for a maximum of 8 years. ID cards for individuals 18 years of age and older will be valid for a period of up to 8 years; for those under the age of 18, ID cards will be valid for up to 5 years.
Individuals who apply for a limited term driver’s license, learner’s permit or ID card, will continue to be issued a product with a period of validity that equals their duration of lawful status in the United States and the fee would be prorated for that duration. However, for anyone under the age of 21, the fee is not prorated for a learner’s permit, ID card, or driver’s license. The commercial driver's learner’s permit fee cannot be prorated.
