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Getting your first Maryland driver license

The steps in plain English. Each one links to the Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration (MDOT MVA) page it came from. Last checked Nov 15, 2026.

  1. Complete driver education: 30 classroom hours and 6 hours of highway driving instruction.

    Source: mgaleg.maryland.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

  2. Log 60 supervised hours, including 10 at night, in the skills log book.

    Source: mgaleg.maryland.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

  3. Wait out your permit period: 9 months if under 19, shorter if older.

    Source: mgaleg.maryland.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

  4. Take the driving test in your own vehicle with a qualified supervising driver.

    Source: mgaleg.maryland.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

  5. Pass the test, surrender your permit and pay the fee to receive a provisional license.

    Source: mgaleg.maryland.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

  6. Hold the provisional license 18 months without violations, then get your full license at 18 or older.

    Source: mgaleg.maryland.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

Check before you go: requirements and fees change, and some depend on your age or situation. The official page is the final word.

Related facts

Road test vehicle
You provide the test vehicle (not an autocycle) and must come with a qualified supervising driver carrying their license.Source: mgaleg.maryland.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

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