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Maryland Identification Cards

New Identification Card, Please Bring:

Proof of age/identity, lawful presence, verifiable social security number or proof of ineligibility, and Maryland residence. Please refer to Sources of Proof for required documentation. 

  • If you are using a name other than your birth name, you must bring the document that initiated the change of name, such as a marriage certificate, divorce decree or court name change order.
  • The Identification Card will be mailed to your Maryland address on record.
  • Please pay close attention to the expiration date of your Maryland Identification Card.  The MVA is not obligated to remind you when it is time to reapply for an Identification Card.




Duplicate Identification Card, Please Bring:

Proof of age/identity, lawful presence, verfiable social security number or proof of ineligibility, and Maryland residence. Please refer to Sources of Proof for required documentation. There is a required fee. 

  • If address has not changed, proof of residence is not required.
  • If your identification card has been stolen, please contact the MVA's Customer Ombudsman's office at 410-787-7856 or via email at mpurcell@mdot.state.md.us.

Corrected Identification Card, Please Bring:

Proof of age/identity, lawful presence, verifiable social security number or proof of ineligibility, and Maryland residence. Please refer to Sources of Proof for required documentation.  There is a required fee.

  • If you are using a name other than your birth name, you must bring the document that initiated the change of name, such as a marriage certificate, divorce decree or court name change order.

Reissuance/Renewal of Identification Card, Please Bring:

Your expiring ID Card. There is a required fee.

  • You will be required to provide proof of a social security number (SSN) that can be verified by the Social Security Administration, or proof of ineligibility for an SSN.

Sources of Proof


How to Apply | Driver's License | Learner's Permit | Sources of Proof
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