Replacing a lost 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.
Apply for a duplicate as soon as your license is lost, stolen, damaged or destroyed.
Source: mgaleg.maryland.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026Provide the identifying information MVA asks for and pay the duplicate fee.
Source: mgaleg.maryland.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026If you find the original later, return it to MVA.
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.
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- Lost or stolen license
- Apply for a duplicate right away if your license is lost, stolen, damaged or destroyed; a fee applies.Source: mgaleg.maryland.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
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