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Motor Vehicle Administration

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Location Details

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Address

1338 Eastern Boulevard, Essex, MD, 21221

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Phone

Not listed — call the MD MVA main line for routing.

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Hours of Operation

Hours not posted. Call ahead or check the official MD MVA site.

Services Provided

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Taking the Knowledge Test in Maryland

Planning to take your written permit test at Motor Vehicle Administration? Here's what MD MVA requires statewide — call ahead to confirm this location offers knowledge testing.

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Format: Computer at any full-service MVA office.

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Appointments: Applicants must make an appointment at any full-service MVA office to take the knowledge test.

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Bring: Proof of identity (birth certificate, U.S. passport, Permanent Resident card, or Certificate of Naturalization) and proof of Social Security number. Applicants under 16 must also bring a School Verification form (DL-300) or Parental Verification form (DL-300A).

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If you don't pass: Retest next business day after first failure (if slot available); after two or more failures, must wait at least 7 calendar days. Wait 7 day(s) before retaking.

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Renewing Your License in Maryland

Maryland licenses are valid for 8 years and a standard renewal costs $64. Eligible drivers can renew online or at a kiosk if their renewal notice indicates eligibility. Limited-term licenses and licenses expired over one year require in-person renewal.

When to renew: Up to 1 year before expiration

Skip the trip if you can — many renewals can be completed online. See our step-by-step MD renewal guide for eligibility, REAL ID upgrades, and vision-test rules.

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