Documents for a Maryland learner's permit

Bring proof of age and identity

Use the myMVA Online Document Guide for the complete accepted list, such as qualifying birth, passport, permanent-resident or citizenship documents.

Provide Social Security documentation or the applicable MVA route

Follow the live document guide for your status rather than relying on an old checklist.

Bring two Maryland-residency documents

The two-document rule applies broadly to original Maryland credentials; use current accepted-document guidance.

Under 18: expect parent/guardian/co-signer involvement

Maryland requires adult consent for under-18 licensing and allows that consent to be withdrawn later.

Keep sensitive identifiers with MVA

Road to Permit does not need your SSN, permit number, immigration-document number or full identity-document number.

Use Maryland's Online Document Guide before the permit appointment

Every permit applicant must bring qualifying identity and residency evidence. Applicants under 16 also have an additional school-attendance verification requirement, and minors need the appropriate co-signer/parent process.

Learner's-permit documents

The learner's-permit page lists proof of identity and proof of Social Security number among the documents everyone must bring. Dependents may need additional proof of the parental relationship when the identity document does not show it.

Applicants under 16 need a school-attendance form

A permit applicant under age 16 must also provide the applicable DL-300 school-attendance/identity form, following the MVA's instructions for school or parent/guardian certification.

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