How to Get a Second-Tier License
In order for an illegal immigrant to obtain a second-tier license, an applicant must bring documentation to their driver's license appointment that proves three things: identification, Maryland residency and that the applicant has paid taxes in Maryland or is a dependent of someone who has paid taxes in Maryland for the past two years. Click on a tab to see what documents an applicant needs to obtain a license.
The specific documentation requirements are currently out for public review and will become final on November 18.
To prove identification
To prove identification, an applicant can submit a passport. If the applicant is unable to provide a passport, the applicant can submit two of the following, one of which should contain a photograph not more than 8 years old:
- Foreign driver's license
- Birth certificate
- Identification card
- Employment authorization document
More information on proposed document requirements
To prove Maryland residency
To prove Maryland residency, an applicant needs at least two of the following:
- Maryland vehicle registration or car title
- Utility bill
- Bank statement
- Life insurance card
- Property tax bill or receipt
- Proof of home ownership
- Mail from a government agency
- Credit card bill
- Cancelled check
More information on proposed document requirements
To prove taxes have been paid in Maryland
To prove the applicant has paid taxes in Maryland or is a dependent of someone who has paid taxes in Maryland for the past two years, an applicant must provide two years of Maryland tax forms approved by the comptroller.
More information on proposed document requirements
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