Your eye exam results for the Maryland MVA can be submitted either electronically by an authorized vision provider for online or kiosk renewals, or by mail when your vision provider completes the required certification on the back of your renewal form.
Submitting Your Eye Exam to the Maryland MVA
The method for submitting your eye exam results to the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) depends on how you are renewing your driver's license. It's crucial to ensure that your vision provider understands the specific requirements for submission.
Electronic Submission by an Authorized Provider
If you are renewing your driver's license through the MVA's website or using a self-service kiosk, your vision exam results must be submitted electronically. This requires an Authorized Online Vision Certification Provider to directly transmit your results to the MVA. This streamlines the process, allowing for quicker and more efficient renewals when using digital platforms.
- Process: Your eye care professional, if they are an Authorized Online Vision Certification Provider, will electronically submit your vision exam results directly to the MVA's system.
- Applicability: This method is specifically for renewals initiated online or via MVA self-service kiosks.
Mail-In Submission with Your Renewal Form
For those who are renewing their driver's license by mail, a different procedure applies. You will need to ensure that your vision provider completes the necessary certification directly on your physical renewal form.
- Process: When you receive your driver's license renewal form in the mail, there will be a section on the back for vision certification. Your vision provider is required to complete and sign this section after your eye exam.
- Applicability: This method is designated for mail-in driver's license renewals.
Summary of Submission Methods
To help you understand the appropriate submission path, refer to the table below:
| Renewal Method | Eye Exam Submission Method |
|---|---|
| Online / Self-Service Kiosk | Electronically submitted by an Authorized Online Vision Certification Provider. |
| Mail-In Renewal | Vision provider completes the vision certification on the back of your renewal form. |
It is always recommended to confirm current requirements directly with the Maryland MVA or your vision provider to ensure a smooth renewal process. For more detailed information on vision requirements, you can visit the official Maryland MVA website.
