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3-Hour Alcohol and Drug Education Program

If you are an applicant for a Maryland driver’s license you must complete the 3-hour alcohol and drug education program before you can receive the license if you:

  • currently possess a driver’s license from the U.S. armed forces ONLY; or
  • currently possess a driver's license from another country.

Note that persons who currently possess a driver’s license from another state in the United States, a U.S. territory, Canada or the Yukon territory do not have to attend this program.


What do I have to do if I am required to attend this program?

  • You must contact a 3-hour alcohol and drug education program provider directly to sign-up.
  • When you have successfully completed the program, the provider will give you a 3-hour alcohol and drug education certificate.
  • Take the certificate with you when you apply to the MVA for your driver’s license. 
     
How may I obtain a list of the 3-hour alcohol and drug education program providers?Fees:
  • There is a maximum fee that can be charged for the 3-Hour alcohol and drug program.  Please contact the program provider for exact cost. 
  • Payments should be made directly to the program provider.


 

Contact Information:

MVA
Driver Instructional Services Division (DISD)

6601 Ritchie Highway
Glen Burnie, MD 21062

For telephone questions:

Fax on Demand (Catalogue #14) - 410-424-3050

MVA Customer Service Center:   1-800-950-1MVA(1682)
TTY/Hearing Impaired:1-800-492-4575
Out-of-State:1-301-729-4550