Hagerstown maryland MVA review

[Canadiandggal 49]

My husaband and I decided that this would be a great day to do down to the mva as this is the only day over the next two weeks he would have time. He needed to renew his license as it expired in just a few months. We arrived there and lined up in the huge information line then I noticed another information line with the words drivers licensing ...Yay a smaller line.

My husband and I both went up to the information line pretty much at once, him on the right and me on the left. I walked up and told the lady that I needed to Transfer my out of country license, she seemed nice and started telling me exactly what I needed. So I began to hand her my ssn number, 2 pieces of mail, my passport with the i551 visa in the passport, and my Canadian license. she asked for my i94 which I proceeded to tell her We (cr-1's) don't get that, she listen to my knowledge for a minute as I rambled on and then asked me for the 3-Hour Drug & Alcohol Education Program certificate. I started to say something and she told me not to worry about it she needed to go see if my knowledge checked out and she would be right back. Meanwhile My husband got his number and was called up to get his license renewed and was done within 5 minutes. 45 minutes later The lady returned, I did a vision test and I was told I was good to go.I received a number g23 and waited only about five minutes. I was called to booth 10 where a lady took my photo, asked if my address was correct and put some information into her computer. She asked if this was my first license which I replied to as No but my first license in the united states. I didn't really have enough proof of address so she asked my husband to sign a piece of paper to declare that my information was correct.She went away for a moment and seemed concerned about something.she called her suprvisor twice in a matter of 10 minutes. When she came back she explained that her computer was asking for the drug and alcohol certificate number and would not let her override it but her supervisor told her that i did not need the certificate. Again another call to the supervisor, when she came back she explained a KEY point to me Because My license was from Ontario Canada it is actually a out of state license not a out of country. The usa has a deal with most of canada and mexico so it is much easier for us to get licenses. So she corrected the information and bammm I no longer needed the 3 hour certificate. From there it took a matter of 10 seconds, I paid 45 dollars and was handed my freshly printed license. Yay

I just want to show everyone the information from the mva site.

Exchanging an Out-of-State License for a Maryland License, Please Bring:

Proof of age/identity, lawful presence, verifiable social security number or proof of ineligibility, Maryland residence, Out-of-State license(s), and the appropriate fee for each license class for which you apply. Please refer to Sources of Proof for required documentation.

New Maryland residents must obtain a Maryland Drivers License within 60 days.

You must pass a vision test.

An Out-of-State license may be valid or expired. If expired for one year or more, you are required to pass a knowledge and driver's skills test. If you do not have your out-of-state license in your possession, you will need to present a certified driving record from the licensing agency. The license cannot be suspended, cancelled or revoked.

If licensed for less than 18 months, you will be issued a Maryland Provisional License.

A valid U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) physical card or Federal/MVA waiver (if applying for a Commercial Driver's License).

A hazardous material (HAZMAT) test is required to keep your HAZMAT endorsement (if applying for a Commercial Driver's License).

Out-of-State learner's permits cannot be exchanged for a Maryland Learner's Permit or license.

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Exchanging an Out-of-Country License for a Maryland License, Please Bring:

Proof of age/identity, lawful presence, verifiable social security number or proof of ineligibility, Maryland residence, Out-of-Country license(s), and the appropriate fee for each license for which you apply. Please refer to Sources of Proof for required documentation.

You must pass a vision test, knowledge test, and driving test.

An Out-of-Country license may be valid or expired. The license cannot be suspended.

If licensed for less than 18 months, you will be issued a Maryland Provisional License.

If you have never been licensed in the U.S., you must complete a 3-Hour Drug & Alcohol Education Program.

A valid U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) physical card or federal/MVA waiver (if applying for a Commercial Drivers License) is needed.

An Out-of-Country license may be required to be accompanied by an international driver's license or translated into English by an approved MVA translator.

If you are from Out-of-Country, and have never held a license, you must obtain a learners permit.

Edited November 13, 2010 by Canadiandggal

[Jadenjewel 9]

Good news I hope California is that easy

[OBX 51]

Congratulations making it through all of the red tape!

I have to say I got a chuckle out of this " Because my license was from Ontario Canada it is actually an out of state license not an out of country."

Edited November 13, 2010 by OBX

[Canadiandggal 49]

Congratulations making it through all of the red tape!

I have to say I got a chuckle out of this " Because my license was from Ontario Canada it is actually an out of state license not an out of country."

Yeah i dont exactly get it as It is a out of country license but hey whatever they say

[Brenda2010 1]

Thanks for a great review Canadiandggl, super helpful for me as I'm moving to Baltimore MD. I was wondering what sort of hoops I'd have to jump through...all seems pretty straightforward.