Chapter 06. Identification Cards
Regulation .01 Identification Card.LinkCopy Citation
A.
Pursuant to Transportation Article, §12-301, Annotated Code of Maryland, a photo identification card shall be issued upon application on a form prescribed by the Motor Vehicle Administration (the Administration) to any resident of Maryland:
(1)
Who does not possess a valid driver's license or a moped permit;
(2)
Whose privilege to drive has been refused, canceled, suspended, or revoked; or
(3)
Who has been issued a temporary license under Transportation Article, §16-205.1, Annotated Code of Maryland.
B.
The fee for an identification card is as set forth in COMAR 11.11.05.
Regulation .02 Not a License — Repealed.LinkCopy Citation
Regulation .03 Surrender — Repealed.LinkCopy Citation
Regulation .04 Minor Application.LinkCopy Citation
A.
The application for an identification card for a minor under 18 years old shall be cosigned by a parent or a legal guardian of the applicant. If the applicant has no parent or legal guardian, or is married, an adult employer of the applicant or any other responsible adult over 18 years old can cosign.
B.
The individual cosigning the application of a minor shall certify that the statements made in the application are true to the best of the cosigner's knowledge, information, and belief.
Regulation .05 Repealed.LinkCopy Citation
Regulation .06 Repealed.LinkCopy Citation
Regulation .07 Duplicate.LinkCopy Citation
A duplicate identification card may be issued to replace one which has been lost, stolen, mutilated, or destroyed if the person applying for a duplicate card furnishes information satisfactory to the Administration of the above circumstances, pays the required fee, and is entitled to a duplicate license.
Regulation .08 Correction.LinkCopy Citation
A.
Upon receipt from the identification cardholder, on a change request form prescribed by the Administration, the Administration shall issue an attachment card to correct the resident address.
B.
There is no fee for the attachment card.
C.
Upon request by the identification cardholder, on a form prescribed by the Administration, the Administration shall issue a new identification card instead of the attachment card. The applicant shall appear in person and pay a fee as set forth in COMAR 11.11.05.
D.
There is no fee for adding or deleting:
(1)
An organ donor designation to an identification card; or
(2)
A veteran designation to an identification card.
Regulation .09 Fees Not Refundable.LinkCopy Citation
The fees authorized by Transportation Article, §12-301, Annotated Code of Maryland, and this chapter for issuance, duplication, correction, or renewal of the identification cards may not be refunded.
Regulation .10 Waiver of Fee.LinkCopy Citation
A.
For purposes of this regulation, the word “blind” means:
(1)
Visual acuity not to exceed 20/200 in the better eye with correcting lenses; or
(2)
Visual acuity greater than 20/200 but with a limitation in the fields of vision such that the widest diameter of the visual field subtends an angle not greater than 20 degrees.
B.
A fee is not required if the applicant for an identification card is exempt under Transportation Article, §12-301(b)(2), Annotated Code of Maryland.
C.
An application for a waiver of fees pursuant to Transportation Article, §12-301(b)(2)(ii)—(iv), Annotated Code of Maryland, may be required to be accompanied by a:
(1)
Card issued by a governmental agency or tax exempt organization attesting to the disability; or
(2)
Signed statement by a licensed physician attesting to the permanent disability, except in a case when a loss of limb is clearly visible.
Chapter annotations
Authority: Transportation Article, §§12-104(b), 12-301, and 12-302, Annotated Code of Maryland
History: Effective date: December 30, 1985 (12:26 Md. R. 2546)
History: Regulation .01 amended effective May 27, 1991 (18:10 Md. R. 1117); January 1, 1992 (18:25 Md. R. 2755); April 16, 2001 (28:7 Md. R. 691)
History: Regulation .02 repealed effective July 30, 2018 (45:15 Md. R. 726)
History: Regulation .03 repealed effective July 30, 2018 (45:15 Md. R. 726)
History: Regulations .05—.08, .10, and .11 amended as an emergency provision effective April 1, 1997 (24:9 Md. R. 654); adopted permanently effective September 22, 1997 (24:19 Md. R. 1342)
History: Regulation .05 amended effective April 26, 2004 (31:8 Md. R. 647)
History: Regulation .05 repealed effective November 2, 2009 (36:22 Md. R. 1724)
History: Regulation .06 amended effective January 1, 1992 (18:25 Md. R. 2755); April 16, 2001 (28:7 Md. R. 691); April 26, 2004 (31:8 Md. R. 647)
History: Regulation .06 repealed effective November 2, 2009 (36:22 Md. R. 1724)
History: Regulation .07 amended effective July 30, 2018 (45:15 Md. R. 726)
History: Regulation .07C amended effective January 1, 1992 (18:25 Md. R. 2755)
History: Regulation .08A amended effective July 30, 2018 (45:15 Md. R. 726)
History: Regulation .08C amended effective January 1, 1992 (18:25 Md. R. 2755)
History: Regulation .08D amended effective April 10, 2016 (43:6 Md. R. 410)
History: Regulation .09 amended effective May 27, 1991 (18:10 Md. R. 1117)
History: Regulation .10 adopted effective March 21, 1988 (15:6 Md. R. 741)
History: Regulation .10 amended effective April 16, 2001 (28:7 Md. R. 691)
History: Regulation .11 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 27, 1992 (19:8 Md. R. 801); adopted permanently effective September 14, 1992 (19:18 Md. R. 1657)
History: Regulation .11 amended effective January 29, 2007 (34:2 Md. R. 138)
History: Regulation .11 repealed effective November 2, 2009 (36:22 Md. R. 1724)
History: Regulation .11B amended effective February 27, 1995 (22:4 Md. R. 237)
History: Regulation .11C amended effective July 28, 2008 (35:15 Md. R. 1349)
History: Regulation .11D amended as an emergency provision effective January 1, 2006 (33:4 Md. R. 350); amended permanently effective March 13, 2006 (33:5 Md. R. 521)
History: Regulation .11D amended effective December 17, 2007 (34:25 Md. R. 2211); July 28, 2008 (35:15 Md. R. 1349)
History: Regulations .12 and .13 adopted as an emergency provision effective April 1, 1997 (24:9 Md. R. 654); adopted permanently effective September 22, 1997 (24:19 Md. R. 1342)
History: Regulations .12 and .13 repealed effective November 2, 2009 (36:22 Md. R. 1724)