MVA Fee Listing

​​This is a list of Maryland's motor vehicle fees.  For more specific information please contact us at 1-410-768-7000.

The MVA accepts Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, Mobile Wallet Pay​, ​cash or a check made payable to the Motor Vehicle Administration. Checks must have an imprinted name and address and include your driver's license number and home or work phone number.

Driver Licensing Fees

 
Commercial CDL  

CDL Renewal/Conversion (Includes CDLIS fee)

$68.00

CDL Conversion (Out of State to MD CDL same class. Includes CDLIS fee 8​-year license)

$92.00

*Add Motorcycle Class
CDL Duplicate

$45.00
$20.00

CDL Correction (w/o renewal)

$20.00

CDL Skills Retest

$20.00

CDL Learner’s Permit (Includes CDLIS & Skills Test fees)

$90.00

CDL HAZMAT Background Check (BRC)

$87.2​5

   
Non-Commercial License  

Driver’s License Renewal ($6.00 per year)

$48.00 - 8 years*

Driver’s License Duplicate

$20.00

Driver's License Corrected

$20.00

Driver's License New (under 21)

$9.00* per year

Driver's License New (21 & over)

$72.00*/$9.00* per year

Learner’s Permit –
Non CDL Type I (GLS) No previous license - includes conversion to full license)

$50.00

Learner’s Permit – Non CDL Type II (Currently/previously licensed)

$30.00

Learner’s Permit Corrected

$20.00

Motorcycle License - New (under 21)
Motorcycle License - New (21 & over)

$9.00* per year
$72.00*/$9.00* per year

Moped License – New

$45.00

Moped License – Renewal

$30.00

Moped License – Duplicate

$20.00

Moped License – Corrected

$20.00

Photo ID Card – New/Renewal (under 18)

$15.00*

Photo ID Card -  New/Renewal (18 & over)

$24.00*

Photo ID Card - Duplicate/Correction

Photo ID Card - Homeless (New/Correction)

$20.00

$ 1.00

* Fees may be prorated per year

Veteran's Status and Organ Donor Designations: There is no fee to add or remove a veteran's status or organ donor designation.

Vision Restriction: There is no fee to add or remove the vision restriction code (B, C or F).

Photo ID Card (all types): There is no fee for an ID card if you are 65 years of age or older, or if you have a disability which limits a major life activity.

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MVA Records Fees

 

Certified Copies

$12.00

Non-certified Copies

$9.00

(includes driving records, vehicle registration, title files and licensing documents)

Medical Advisory Board Fees

 

Driver’s License Reinstatement*

$45.00/$75.00

Motorcycle Safety Program Fees

 

Fees for the motorcycle safety training courses vary depending on the course and the training location. Please refer to the Motorcycle Safety Program fee information page for more information.

Dealer Licensing and Consumer Services Fees

 
Interchangeable Registration Plates    

Motorcycle Dealer Plate Class 1B

 

$25.00

New/Used/Wholesale Vehicle Dealer Plate Class 1A

 

$50.00

Trailer Dealer Plate Class 1C

 

$32.50

Dismantler / Recycler Plate Class 2R

 

$62.50

Finance Company Plate Class 3F

 

$50.00

Special Mobile Equipment Plate Class 4E

 

$62.50

Transporter Plate Class 5T

 

$62.50

Transporter Tag*

 

$62.50

     
Business Licenses    

Dealer's License - New Car

 

$225.00

Dealer's License - Used Car

 

$225.00

Dealer's License - Wholesale

 

$225.00

Dealer's License - Trailer over 15 feet

 

$135.00

Dealer's License - Boat trailer/Trailer under 15 feet

 

$45.00

Dealer's License - Motorcycle

 

$135.00

Dealer's License - Emergency Vehicles

 

$225.00

**Manufacturer's and Distributor's Licenses

1 – 50

$90.00

 

51 – 500

$270.00

 

501 – 10,000

$450.00

 

Over 10,000

$900.00

Factory Branch

 

$900.00

Scrap Processor License

 

$180.00

Automotive Dismantler/Recycler License

 

$180.00

Title Service Agent License

 

$56.25

Salesperson's License

 

$202.50 - 3 years

     
Miscellaneous    

Duplicate License - All Types

 

$20.00 each

Corrected License - All Types

 

$20.00 each

*All fees listed are annual fees - renewed bi-annually - unless noted.
**A manufacturer's or distributor's annual license fee is based on the number of vehicles
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Driver Education Program Fees

 

Driving Instructor

$135.00

Driving School License

$135.00

Driving School Application

$180.00

Driver Improvement Fees

 

To apply to be a provider for:

 

Point System Conference (PSC)

$300.00*

Driver Improvement Program (DIP)

$300.00*

3-Hour Alcohol and Drug Education Program

$200.00*

(* indicates fee for 2 years)

 

Fees for the point system conference and the 3-hour alcohol and drug education program are at the discretion of the provider.

Insurance Compliance Uninsured Penalty Fee

 

Minimum Fee

$150.00

First 1 through 30 days

$150.00

Each day after 30 days

$7.00

Maximum fee per year

$2,500.00

Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program Fees

 

VEIP Test Fee

$14.00

VEIP Penalty Late Fee

$15.00

(assessed the day after the due date and every four weeks (28 days) thereafter)

VEIP Self-Serve Kiosk

 

$10.00

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Vehicle Registration Fees

 

Additional/Duplicate Registration Card/Sticker​

$5.00

​​​HOV Permit​
​$5.00

Farm Area Temporary Registration

30 Day - $20.00

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60 Day - $40.00

                                                    

90 Day - $60.00

Individual’s w/Disability Placards

No Fee

IRP Duplicate/Replacement Cab Card

$5.00

IRP New Cab Card

$5.00

IRP Temporary Authorization

$2.00

IRP Trip Permit

$15.00

Medevac Surcharge – per year

$17.00

Non-Resident Permit

$27.00

Organization Tags – without logo

$15.00

Organization Tags – with logo

$25.00

ORV Decal / Substitute ORV

$5.00

Restoration Fee

$30.00

Registration / Tag Transfer

$10.00

Replacement Tag

$20.00

Replacement Organizational Plates (with a logo) 

​$25.00

​Replacement Organizational Plates (without a logo) 

​$15.00

Salvage Certificate

$20.00

Salvage Certificate – Duplicate

$20.00

Security Interest Filing

$20.00

Security Interest Filing – Duplicate

$20.00

Substitute Tags

$20.00

Temporary Registration

$20.00

Title Certificate – Corrected

$40.00

Title Certificate – Duplicate

$20.00

Title Certificate Fee Moped / Motor Scooter

$20.00

Title Certificate – New / Used

$100.00

Titling Tax – Based on Fair Market Value

6%

               – minimum tax

($38.40)

Vanity Plates – per year

$50.00

Commemorative Tags – Chesapeake Bay**

$20.00

Commemorative Tags – Agricultural**

$20.00

Amateur Radio Operator’s Tags*

$5.00

*indicates $5 additional per year fee;  **indicates $10 additional per year fee;

**indicates $10 additional per year fee. The additional fee benefits the Chesapeake Bay Trust or the Maryland Agricultural Education Foundation.​

 
​​Please note: When upgrading to a Bay or Agricultural plate from any other Maryland plate, you will need to pay the $20 upgrade fee and an additional $20 substitution fee. You will then pay the $10 additional per year fee with your registration renewal. Personalization will cost an additional $50 per year.

Fees for Registration Plates

 
In the classes identified below, vehicles will be registered for two (2) years at time of titling or at the time registration is renewed. The following fees include the yearly $17.00 surcharge for the EMS system, except where noted otherwise.
CLASS DESCRIPTION PRICES UPDATED December 2020

A

Passenger Cars
(shipping weight up to 3,700 lbs.)

$135.00

A

Passenger Cars
(shipping weight over 3,700 lbs.)

$187.00

M

Multi Purpose Vehicle
(Shipping weight up to 3,700 lbs.)

$135.00

M

Multi Purpose Vehicle
(shipping weight over 3,700 lbs.)

$187.00

B

Passenger Vehicle Operated for Hire

$334.00

C

Funeral Vehicles and Ambulances

$234.00

D

Motorcycles/Low Speed

$104.00

L

Historic Vehicles

$51.00*

N

Street Rod Vehicles

$51.00*

Q

Limousine

$404.00

 
 

* Registration fee does not require a surcharge.

 
Please note:  Chesapeake Bay and Agricultural Plates require an additional $10.00 per year renewal fee ($20.00 for 2-year renewal). The additional fee benefits the Chesapeake Bay Trust or the Maryland Agricultural Education Foundation.(If upgrading to a Bay or Agricultural plate from any other Maryland plate, you will need to pay the $20 upgrade fee and an additional $20 substitution fee. Personalization will cost an additional $50 per year.)​
 
Trucks

E

Trucks (3/4 ton or 7,000 lbs. GVW or less)

$161.50 (Annual Rate)

E

Trucks (7,001 - 9,999 lbs GVW [1/2 or 3/4 ton]​)

$107​.00 (Annual Rate​)​

       
Trailers      
G

Trailer 3,000 lbs. or less

$51.00*

 
G

Trailer 3,001 - 5,000 lbs.

$102.00*

 
G

Trailer 5,001 - 10,000 lbs.

$160.00*

 
G

Trailer 10,001 - 20,000 lbs.

$248.00*

 
G

Freight trailer or semi-trailer

$76.50*

 
Farm trailers or Farm semi-trailers
GF

Trailer 3,000 lbs. or less

$25.50*

GF

Trailer 3,001 – 5,000 lbs.

$51.00*

GF

Trailer 5,001 – 10,000 lbs.

$80.00*

GF

Trailer 10,001 – 20,000 lbs.

$124.00*

 
*Registration fee does not require a surcharge.
 
Class E Trucks, Class F Truck Tractors, Class EFT Farm Trucks, Class FF Farm Tractors and Class EPD Dump Trucks are renewed yearly (GVW or GCW in lbs. - Fee is shown per 1,000 lbs., an additional $17.00 surcharge per year for the EMS system will be added.)

E

10,000 - 18,000 lbs.

$9.00

E

18,001 - 26,000 lbs.

$11.75

E

26,001 - 40,000 lbs.

$12.75

E

40,001 - 60,000 lbs.

$14.75

E

60,001 - 80,000 lbs.

$16.00

EFT

minimum 10,000 - 40,000 lbs.

$5.00

EFT

40,001 - 65,000 lbs.

$5.25

EPD

40,000 - 70,000 lbs.

$26.25

 

F

minimum 40,000 - 60,000 lbs.

$21.00

F

minimum 60.001 - 80,000 lbs.

$22.50

FF

minimum 40,000 – 80,000 lbs.

$5.25

 
 
Class T Tow Trucks/Rollbacks are renewed yearly (GVW or GCW in lbs. – Fee is shown per 1,000 lbs. The following fees include the yearly $17.00 surcharge for the EMS system.)

T

Tow Trucks/Rollbacks under 26,000 lbs.

$202.00

T

Tow Trucks/Rollbacks over 26,000 lbs.

$567.00

 
Class TE Tow Trucks/Rollbacks can be used for hauling or towing, are renewed yearly.

TE

Tow Trucks/Rollbacks Up to 18,000 lbs.

$202.00
(includes $17.00 surcharge)

TE

Tow Trucks/Rollbacks 18,001 - 26,000 lbs.

$11.75 per 1,000 lbs.
(add $17.00 surcharge)

 

TE

Tow Trucks/Rollbacks 26,001 - 40,000 lbs.

$567.00
(includes $17.00 surcharge)

 

TE

Tow Trucks/Rollbacks 40,001 - 60,000 lbs.

$14.75 per 1,000 lbs.
(add $17.00 surcharge)

 

TE

Tow Trucks/Rollbacks 60,001 - 80,000 lbs.

$16.00 per 1,000 lbs.
(add $17.00 surcharge)

 
 
Class H School Bus registered for two (2) years.  The following fees include the yearly $17.00 surcharge for the EMS system.

H

School Vehicle

$136.00

H

School Bus Charter

$334.00

 
Class J Van Pool, and Class P Passenger Bus are renewed yearly. The following fees include the yearly $17.00 surcharge for the EMS system.

J

Van Pool

$93.50

P

Passenger Bus, Charter, or For Hire
(seating capacity 20 or less)

$292.00

P

Passenger Bus, Charter, or For Hire
(seating capacity 21 – 35)

$542.00

P

Passenger Bus, Charter, or For Hire
(seating capacity 36 or more)

$892.00

 
Class K Farm Area Vehicle is renewed for two (2) years. There is no applicable surcharge.

K

Farm Area Vehicle

$5.00

Surcharge

To ensure stable funding for Maryland's​ world renowned Emergency Medical Services (EMS) System, including med-evac helicopters, ambulances, fire equipment, rescue squads, and trauma units a "surcharge" of $17.00 per year will be collected with the registration fee where applicable.

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Non-commercial driver licenses are valid for a maximum of 8 years and Commercial driver licenses are valid for a maximum of 8​ years. ID cards for individuals 18 years of age and older will be valid for a period of up to 8 years; for those under the age of 18, ID cards will be valid for up to 5 years.

Individuals who apply for a limited term driver’s license, learner’s permit or ID card, will continue to be issued a product with a period of validity that equals their duration of lawful status in the United States and the fee would be prorated for that duration. However, for anyone under the age of 21, the fee is not prorated for a learner’s permit, ID card, or driver’s license. The commercial driver's learner’s permit fee cannot be prorated. Commercial drivers and applicants must renew in person and they will not be able to use the mail, MVA kiosk, or the MVA web site.

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