The executive order protecting Maryland drivers’ licenses during the COVID-19 pandemic state of emergency will soon expire. Aug. 15 is the current renewal deadline before a retest is required for licenses expired for more than a year. Drivers with licenses that expired on Aug. 16, 2020 and later must retake the driving test and the […]
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August 3, 2021 |
April 28, 2021 |
Homeland Security Extends Deadline for REAL ID Enforcement by 19 Months
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has extended the deadline for the REAL ID enforcement date by 19 months due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The deadline for enforcement has been extended from Oct. 1, 2021 to May 3, 2023. According to a press release, the pandemic has significantly impacted states’ ability to issue REAL ID-compliant […]
June 4, 2020 |
Gaithersburg, White Oak MVA Branches to Open; No Road Test for Non-Commercial Drivers
The Gaithersburg and White Oak Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) branches will begin partially reopening on Monday, June 8, according to a Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) MVA statement. On Wednesday, Gov. Larry Hogan announced that Stage 2 of Maryland’s reopening will start Friday at 5 p.m., and starting June 8 some MVA offices can begin […]
June 5, 2019 |
Real ID Deadline in Maryland Extended
A select group of 43,000 Maryland REAL ID license holders have until July 3 to update their required paperwork. This paperwork ensures that license are REAL ID compliant. If drivers fail to do so, they are subject to recall action. This means if Maryland Police pull you over, they will confiscate your license. These residents are […]
February 21, 2019 |
Senate Approves Legislation to Add Unspecified Gender Option on License
The Maryland State Senate passed legislation Wednesday that would allow for a gender-neutral option when it comes to Marylanders indicating their sex on their legal form of identification. The bill was sponsored by Sen. Will Smith of Montgomery County District 20. It was also co-sponsored by Sen. Cheryl C. Kagan who represents District 17. It […]
December 1, 2017 |
Auditors Say MVA Issued Fraudulent Licenses, IDs
The Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration issued 270 fraudulent driver’s licenses and identification cards and 329 others that seemed questionable, according to a state auditors report released last week. The licenses and IDs were offered to undocumented Maryland residents under a state law passed in 2014. These licenses and IDs cannot be used for certain official […]
May 24, 2012 |
Police Look for Theft Scam Victims (Video)
Montgomery County police say a routine traffic stop led to the discovery of a theft scam involving driver licenses. Now police are looking for more victims. Take a listen. Please call the police at (240) 773-5036 if you have any information regarding this scam.
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