Full Driver's License

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About Maryland driver's licenses

In Maryland, a full driver’s license is a privilege. Drivers earn it by moving through the Rookie Driver graduated licensing system.

Requirements for a full driver's license

You can get a full driver's license if you:

Are at least 18 years old
Have held your provisional license for at least 18 months
Have no convictions during those 18 months
Have no alcohol-related offenses on your driving record (if you are under 21)

How to get your full license

When you meet all the requirements:

The MVA will automatically convert your provisional license to a full driver's license. You do not need to do anything.
The MVA will mail you an attachment card showing your new status. Carry the card with your provisional license until your provisional license expires.
When you renew your license, you will receive a full driver's license

You can check the mailing status of your attachment card with our product tracking tool.

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Information for parents

Drivers under 18 need permission from a parent, guardian, or co-signer to have a provisional driver’s license. Parents and guardians may withdraw their consent for driving at any time.

If a driver under 18 gets a ticket for a moving violation, the MVA will notify the adult who co-signed the application.