MVA Press Releases

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The following are press releases issued by the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration.

2025 News Releases

Maryland Officials Urge Safe, Sober Driving Ahead of Fourth of July Holiday Weekend Law Enforcement Will Have Increased Enforcement Throughout the State 7/2/2025
MVA Offices & VEIP Stations to Close in Observance of Independence Day Offices and VEIP stations will reopen on Monday, July 7 7/2/2025
Plan Ahead: Maryland Officials Stress Safe and Sober Driving for July 4th Holiday Weekend 6/30/2025
MVA Expands Birth and Death Certificate Services to Glen Burnie, Beltsville and White Oak Branches Vital services now available at ten branches statewide 6/17/2025
MVA Offices & VEIP Stations to Close for the Juneteenth Holiday Offices and VEIP stations will reopen on Friday, June 20 6/12/2025
28 Law Enforcement Officers Graduate from University of Maryland’s DUI Institute Annual Program Trains State Law Enforcement Leaders to Combat Impaired Driving 6/9/2025
MDOT MVA Offices & VEIP Stations To Close for Memorial Day Offices and VEIP Stations will reopen on Tuesday, May 27 5/22/2025
Maryland MVA Opens First-Ever Driving Course at Oakland Branch Office 5/19/2025
Maryland MVA Expands Mobile Driver’s License Capabilities with Self Check-In Kiosks 5/14/2025
MVA and ABATE of Maryland Inc. Promote Safety During Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month 5/14/2025
Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration Announces New Driver Test Course in Garrett County First-ever driving course added to existing agency branch office 5/12/2025
Motor Vehicle Administration and ABATE of Maryland Remind Motorists to Share the Road and Be Alert Groups to highlight important safety messages during Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month 5/8/2025
83 Maryland Officers Designated as Traffic Safety Specialists Officers from 32 Agencies Across the State Earned Designation in 2024 4/24/2025
MVA Glen Burnie Branch to Participate in Annual National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Free Event to Dispose Unused, Unwanted, Expired Prescription Drugs 4/23/2025
Maryland Celebrates 99% REAL ID Compliance Ahead of Implementation Date Customers Are Encouraged to Check REAL ID Status With a myMVA Account 3/11/2025
MDOT MVA Offices & VEIP Stations to Close in Observance of Presidents’ Day System upgrade to close online and kiosk services for 24 hours over the holiday weekend 2/12/2025
Montgomery County’s Alcohol Beverage Services to Pilot Mobile IDs for Age Verification Starting with Feb. 5 Launch Event at Bethesda Retail Store 2/5/2025
Maryland Highway Safety Office Hosts Public Meetings for Statewide Highway Safety Plan Opportunity for Communities to Provide Input on Improving Driving Behaviors on Maryland Roads 2/3/2025
Lt. Governor Miller and Maryland Department of Transportation Officials Hold Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Celebrating Completion of MVA Glen Burnie Branch Renovation Project 1/27/2025
Lieutenant Governor Miller and Maryland Department of Transportation Officials to Hold Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony at Newly Renovated Glen Burnie MVA Headquarters Redesigned branch office allows for an improved customer experience 1/24/2025
MDOT Reminds All Football Fans to Drive Safely This Weekend The Battle of I-95 Will Have Thousands of Fans Driving Through Maryland 1/23/2025
Maryland Awarded $13.2 Million to Improve Traffic Safety Data Federal Grant Will Standardize Interagency Crash Data 1/16/2025
MDOT MVA Offices & VEIP Stations to Close in Observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day Offices and VEIP stations will reopen on Tuesday, January 21 1/15/2025
Motor Vehicle Administration's Highway Safety Office Accepting Applications for Grants to Reduce Injuries and Fatalities on Maryland Highways Millions in Safety Grants Available To Reduce Roadway Crashes and Fatalities 1/10/2025