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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
2/15/2024
Contact: Motor Vehicle Administration
Office of Media Relations
John Lazarou, 410-768-7473
Ashley Millner, 410-424-3697

MDOT MVA Offices & VEIP Stations to Close in Observance of Presidents’ Day

System upgrade to close online and kiosk services for 24 hours over the holiday weekend

GLEN BURNIE, MD (February 15, 2024) - The Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) will close all branch offices and Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program (VEIP) stations on Monday, February 19, in observance of Presidents’ Day. The MVA branch offices will reopen for normal operations by appointment only on Tuesday, February 20. VEIP testing will also resume on February 20 and does not require an appointment. MVA online services, the self-service VEIP and 24-hour kiosks will not be available due to a systems upgrade starting on Saturday, February 17 at 12 p.m. until Sunday, February 18 at 12 p.m.

“We truly apologize for any inconvenience the modernization of our award-winning IT system might cause our customers; however, these important technological enhancements will allow us to continue to deliver that premier customer service to every resident across our state,” said Motor Vehicle Administrator Chrissy Nizer. “I want to thank in advance our state motorists for their patience and understanding while these enhancements take place.”

Customers are encouraged to sign up for a myMVA account to take advantage of the many services available online. With a myMVA account, customers can access their driver’s license information including their REAL ID status, check their vehicle registration status, view MVA correspondence, check their vehicle emissions inspection program deadlines and complete online services including:

  • Driver’s License Renewals,
  • Identification Card Renewals,
  • Vehicle Registration Renewals,
  • Temporary Registration,
  • Vehicle Title and Registration Applications,
  • Duplicate/Additional Registration Cards,
  • License Plate Purchase/Replacement,
  • Insurance Information and Compliance Payments,
  • Title Replacements,
  • Disability Products,
  • Change of Address,
  • Driving Records,
  • Information on Administrative Flag Fees,
  • VEIP Test Date Extension and
  • Substitute Stickers.

All MVA branch offices and VEIP stations are closed on dates in accordance with the state holiday calendar. A complete list of closings for can be found here.

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