Appointments in Maryland

Maryland offers an online Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) central scheduling system. You can use this system to schedule appointments for MVA services or make reservations for MVA events. Please read the sections below for more details. Before you visit a branch office save yourself some time by booking an appointment first. 

For all other driver and vehicle related services at the Maryland MVA you must wait in line. Keep in mind not all tasks require an in-person visit to a branch office; find out which online services you can take care of from your own computer. 

Services Covered by the MVA Central Scheduling System

Make Appointments for:

• Driver Skills Test*
• Hazardous Material (Hazmat) Endorsement

*If you currently hold an out-of-country driver's license and have taken the vision and knowledge exam at an MVA full service office OR if you are a former Maryland driver's license holder with a license expired over a year ago, call (800) 950-1682 (in state) or (301) 729-4550 (out of state) to set up your appointment.

If you have any problems scheduling your driver's skills test please call (800) 950-1682 (in state) or (301) 729-4550 (out of state).

Make a Reservation for These MVA Events:

• Alternate Basic Rider Course
• Basic Rider Course
• Basic Rider Course 2

Please note that if you reschedule your appointment to attend an MVA event, you will have to pay for the new class and then request a refund for your previous appointment. If you cancel your appointment you will also have to submit a request for a refund. See the Motorcycle Safety Policies on the Maryland MVA website about how to get a refund. 

Scheduling a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Skills Test

To set up an appointment to take your CDL skills test you can visit the MVA branch office where you wish to take the test or you can contact the Customer Service Center at (800) 950-1682 and request to be transferred to your local office where you would like to take the test. 

Suggested Times to Visit the Maryland MVA

If you must pay a visit to your Maryland MVA, go during low-traffic times. The following suggestions could save you time standing in line.

Shortest Wait Time

• Before the lunch hour (usually noon)
• During the middle of the week (Tuesday through Thursday)
• During the middle of the month

Longest Wait Times

• During the lunch hour (starting at noon)
• On the first and last day of the week that the office is open (Monday and Friday for most)
• During the first or last week of the month
• On the day before or just following a holiday

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