How to Get Your MVR in Maryland
Maryland driving records are issued by the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MDOT MVA). Order yours directly from the state for $12.00 — no reseller markup — and use it for your driver qualification file or your truck insurance quote.
Maryland Record Types and Fees
| Record | History | Certified | Fee | DQ file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-certified driving record (complete or 3-year) | full-history | No | $12.00 | ✓ |
| Certified driving record (complete or 3-year, MVA seal) | full-history | Yes | $15.00 | ✓ |
| Three-year driving record | 3-year | No | $12.00 | ✓ |
Fees last verified 2026-08 against the official MD ordering page. States change fees — the official page always controls.
Order Online — Non-certified: immediate download; certified: mailed
- Sign in to your myMVA account at mymva.maryland.gov
- Choose Driving Record and pick complete or three-year, certified or non-certified
- Pay the fee by card ($12 non-certified, $15 certified)
- Download the non-certified PDF immediately; certified records are mailed to your address on file
Order In Person
Form: Request for Motor Vehicle Administration Records (DR-057) (download)
- Visit any MVA branch office
- Complete form DR-057 on-site and show your license or ID
- Pay the record fee
- Records are usually processed the same day
Mail to: Any MVA branch office (HQ: 6601 Ritchie Highway N.E., Glen Burnie, MD 21062)
Turnaround: Usually same day
Order by Mail
Form: Request for Motor Vehicle Administration Records (DR-057 / DR-057S Spanish) (download)
- Complete form DR-057 (or DR-057S in Spanish)
- Enclose the fee
- Mail to MVA, 6601 Ritchie Highway N.E. Room 102, Glen Burnie, MD 21062
- Allow several business days to weeks for the record to arrive
Mail to: Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration, 6601 Ritchie Highway N.E. Room 102, Glen Burnie, MD 21062
Turnaround: Several business days to weeks
Good to Know — Maryland Quirks
Maryland sells both a Complete Driving Record and a Three-Year Record at the same flat fees ($12 non-certified / $15 certified per the MVA fees page). Certified copies carry the official MVA seal and are mailed only to your address on file - update your address first if it is stale. Non-certified records download instantly from myMVA.
Why You Need This Record
If you drive a commercial vehicle, your MVR does two jobs. First, FMCSA rule 49 CFR 391.23 requires a driving record from every state where you held a license in the last 3 years in your driver qualification (DQ) file — within 30 days of hire and annually after that. Owner-operators under their own authority keep a DQ file on themselves. Second, insurance carriers pull an MVR on every listed driver before releasing a quote; bringing a Maryland record dated within 30 days speeds up underwriting and avoids surprises at bind time.
Get a Truck Insurance Quote →Frequently Asked Questions
- How much is a Maryland driving record?
- $12.00 for a non-certified copy and $15.00 for a certified copy with the MVA seal - the same fee whether you order the complete record or the three-year record.
- How fast can I get my Maryland record?
- Non-certified records download immediately from your myMVA account; in-person requests are usually same-day; certified and mailed copies take several business days to weeks.
- Do I need the certified Maryland record for a DQ file?
- Either works - both are official MVA-issued records. Certified copies are typically for court; carriers and insurers routinely accept the standard record.
- Where does Maryland send certified records?
- Only to the record holder's address on file with the MVA, so make sure your address is current before ordering a certified copy.