If your driver's license was revoked because you accumulated 12
or more points on your driving record,
or because you violated an alcohol restriction, you may be eligible to have your license reinstated
after a specified period of time.
If you have been involved in two or more alcohol/drug incidents during any period of time, you may be required to submit, along with the reinstatement application, evidence of satisfactory participation in a certified alcohol treatment program for a period of at least 90 days.
The minimum amount of time you must wait before requesting reinstatement of your license after it was revoked depends upon the number of times you have had your Maryland driver's license revoked:
| One revocation - - - - - - - - - |
6 month waiting period |
| Two revocations - - - - - - - - |
12 month waiting period |
| Three revocations - - - - - - - |
18 month waiting period |
| Four or more revocations - |
24 month waiting period |
The waiting period starts on the day that you turn in your driver's license after it has been revoked, or the date of revocation, whichever is later. You must turn in your most recently issued license to begin getting credit towards your suspension or revocation.
What do I need to do?
If you believe that you meet the criteria to reinstate your license, you may request an application for reinstatement online by creating your MyMVA account where you can now securely upload documents directly to MVA which will give you 24/7 access to case information and updates. To Create an account, visit mva.maryland.gov/online-services, or you can call the Driver Wellness and Safety Division at 410-768-7553.
The MVA will review your driving record for insurance violations, child support violations and any other problems that may disqualify you from reinstatement. If we discover a problem in your driving record, we will send you a letter explaining why you are not eligible for reinstatement. If there are no apparent problems, we will mail you an application form.
After you have completed the application for driver's license reinstatement, you may upload it and pay the appropriate fess directly to MVA through your MyMVA account or it can be mailed along with the appropriate fees to the Driver Wellness and Safety Division at the address below. Upon receipt of the application and fee, there will be a final ruling on the reinstatement of your driver's license and you will be sent a letter either granting or denying reinstatement. You may be given a driving restriction such as alcohol and/or an Interlock restriction as part of the reinstatement approval process. If you are granted reinstatement of your driver's license, take the letter to your appointment at any full service MVA branch office and apply for a new license. You may be required to take the law, vision and/or driving skills tests again. In addition, you will be subject to all MVA eligibility requirements.
If the reinstatement of your driver's license is denied, you do have the right to appeal the decision of the MVA to the office of administrative hearings.
Fees:
- There is a fee for reinstating a driver's license that was revoked because of an alcohol-related offense.
- There is a fee for reinstating a driver's license that was revoked for other reasons.
Contact Information:
MVA
Driver Wellness and Safety Division
6601 Ritchie Highway
Glen Burnie, MD 21062
For telephone questions:
MVA Customer Service Center: 1-410-768-7000
TTY/Hearing Impaired: 1-301-729-4563
