Replace Lost Maryland Permit: $20 Duplicate, Online Option, 10-Day Interim

To replace a lost Maryland learner's permit, apply for a duplicate through MDOT MVA. The fee is $20. You can drive with an interim receipt while waiting for the replacement to arrive.

What Are the Three Ways to Replace a Lost Maryland Learner's Permit?

You have three options to request a duplicate driving permit. Which one works depends on whether your permit is lost or stolen.

• Online via myMVA: Log in to myMVA Online Services using your driver's license number, date of birth, and SSN last four digits. This works only for lost permits, not stolen ones. You can complete this from home in minutes.
• MDOT MVA Self-Service Kiosk: Use kiosks at MVA branches and select retail locations to request a duplicate. Authenticate with your MVA PIN or account details. The kiosk issues your Interim Receipt immediately after you pay the $20 fee. Like the online method, this is for lost permits only, not stolen credentials.
• In-Person Appointment: The only option for stolen permits. Schedule through the MVA Scheduling System. Minors under 18 must have a parent or guardian present to co-sign the application. Learn more about Maryland appointment requirements and check the Minor Online Pre-Application co-sign process.

Do You Need a Police Report if Your Maryland Permit Is Stolen?

No. Maryland MVA does not require a police report to request a replacement credential. You may still report the theft to police for your own records, especially if other identification or personal items were stolen at the same time.

Maryland Duplicate Permit Fee and Required Documents at the MVA

The duplicate instruction permit costs $20. Your new card arrives by mail in about 10 business days with your original expiration date intact; replacing the card does not restart the permit-validity period.

For in-person visits, bring originals to verify your identity. These are the same documents needed when applying for an instruction permit:

• U.S. Birth Certificate or valid U.S. Passport (proof of identity)
• Social Security Card or W-2 with full SSN (proof of Social Security)
• Two documents like utility bills, bank statements, or school transcripts (proof of Maryland residency)

Before visiting an MVA office, check the MVA's Sources of Proof tool to confirm your documents are on the approved list. This prevents wasted trips and appointment rescheduling.

Use myMVA, an eligible self-service kiosk, or an MVA branch for the duplicate-permit transaction. VR-293 is not a duplicate credential request form.

Driving on Maryland's Interim Receipt: 10-Day Window, Secondary ID

Maryland's interim paper receipt is a legally valid driving permit for up to 10 days after your MVA appointment. Carry it with a secondary photo ID, such as a school ID, passport, or state ID, during every drive. The plastic replacement card arrives within 4 to 7 business days.

If your replacement doesn't arrive within 10 days, contact the MVA to request an extension or expedited reissue. Don't drive after your interim receipt expires.

Most Common Maryland Permit Replacement Scenarios at the MVA

Maryland's permit mailing process caused a Frederick applicant a preventable delay: the replacement permit was mailed to a maiden name after a recent family name change. The MVA required a full reissue: 12 additional days before the corrected card arrived. Update your legal name in the Maryland MVA portal before requesting any duplicate to ensure the replacement ships to the correct name.

Maryland's approved residency list caught a Gaithersburg applicant during an in-person replacement visit: a pay stub with a current address was presented as one of the two residency proofs. Pay stubs are not on Maryland's MVA approved residency list. Rejected: a utility bill or bank statement was required. Bring your two most recent utility bills plus a bank statement as backup so you're covered even if one source is questioned.

A permit sits in a wallet and gets damaged. The holder uses a self-service kiosk at the Frederick MVA location to request a duplicate without scheduling an appointment.

A minor's permit is lost, and the parent cannot come to the MVA in person. The parent can authorize the minor online using the Minor Online Pre-Application co-sign process instead of visiting an office together.

What Should You Do if You Find the Old Permit After the Replacement Arrives?

Do not keep using the old credential after a replacement has been issued. Destroy the old permit or return it to MVA so only the current credential remains in use.

What Mistakes Delay Maryland Permit Replacement and How to Avoid Them

The most common delay happens when your proof-of-residency documents aren't on MVA's approved list. Many people bring electric bills from companies not on the list or outdated bank statements.

Before your in-person visit, check the MVA's document verification tool and confirm both residency documents are current and from approved sources. This one step prevents most rejections.

If applying online, have your exact MVA PIN and account details ready. Entering an old address or a wrong SSN digit will lock you out of myMVA, requiring a frustrating in-person visit to reset your account.

Get the full rules and Maryland-specific driving requirements in the Maryland Driver's Manual. It covers instruction permit rules you should know beyond replacement procedures.

For related guidance on learner's permit restrictions, visit our Maryland permit driving restrictions page. After replacement, check next steps after getting your permit to understand what comes after the replacement process.