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MD Drivers License PA drivers license License Fee = $72 Sources of Proof (for all instances) - Applicant's full legal

name* must be consistent on all documents o Full legal name means an applicant's first, middle, and last name or surname, without the use of initials or nicknames - The source document(s) must be the original 1. Birth certificate 2. One of the following:

Original Social Security (SS) Card; or W-2 form, not more than 18 months old; or 1099 form, not more than 18 months old; or Pay stub bearing the applicants name and SSN, not more than 3 months old;

3. Passport (just in case) 4. At least two of the following, from two separate companies or sources:

Maryland vehicle registration card or title; Utility, telephone or cable/satellite TV bill; Checking or savings account statement; Life insurance card or policy (over 3 years old); Property tax bill or receipt; Mortgage account or proof of home ownership; Residential rental contract (apartment lease or other rental of real property); First class mail from a federal, state or local government agency (to include the contents and envelope); MVA mail is not acceptable; Copy of federal or MD income tax return filing not more than 18 months old, with proof of filing; Installment contract from a bank or other financial institution; Sales tax or business license; Major credit card bill; Residential service contract (refers to services performed at the address of residence; for example, cable or satellite television, TV repairs, lawn service or exterminator contract); Canceled check with imprinted name and address; Voter registration card; Selective Service Card.

Maryland Title As a new resident of Maryland you must register your vehicle within 60 days of moving to Maryland. If you delay beyond 60 days, you will not be eligible for a tax credit for any titling tax paid in another state, and you may be subject to a citation for an out of state registration. 1. First, contact the MVA at the Customer Service Center at 1-410-768-7000.

2. If you do not have the title document or certificate, the MVA will provide you with a letter (form #VR-056) to send to your lienholder requesting the title(s) be sent to the MVA. Note: Please have the following information for the letter: Name of vehicle owner, MD address, phone number, VIN number, year, make of vehicle, and lien account number. 3. Upon receipt of the title documents(s), the MVA will write or call you to inform you that we have received the title(s). We will inform you of the excise tax due and ask you to send your completed Application for Title (form #VR-005) (can be used for both registration and titling, also include insurance information), the MD Safety Inspection Certificate, and payment (check or money order made payable to the MVA) to the MVA. The check should include payment for the following: a. Title fee = $10 b. Fee to record the lien = $20 c. Excise tax and tag fees = $128 Your title will be mailed to you regardless of how you apply. If you also register the vehicle, your registration card, license plates and expiration stickers can be provided immediately when you apply in person to the MVA; otherwise, these items also will be mailed to you. Maryland Registration 1. Fill out application form (VR-008 below) 2. Need to have/provide insurance information 3. Must have obtained MD Safety Inspection Helpful Links http://www.mva.maryland.gov/Driver-Services/Apply/license.htm http://www.mva.maryland.gov/Vehicle-Services/REG/NewtoMd.htm http://www.mva.maryland.gov/Resources/VR-005.pdf http://www.mva.maryland.gov/Resources/VR-008.pdf

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