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03/11/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 03/12/2026 07:41

10th Co-located Veterans Services Office Available at Frederick MVA Branch

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FREDERICK, MD (March 11, 2026) - The Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA), in partnership with the Maryland Department of Veterans and Military Families (DVMF), has opened a new Veterans Services Office at the MVA's Frederick branch, ensuring veterans, service members and their families have continued access to critical services, benefits and support.

Located at 1601 Bowmans Farm Road , the new service center marks the 10th DVMF office co-located in an MVA branch. The expansion reflects the agencies' shared commitment to improving access to critical government services and meeting Marylanders where they are.

"This new office reflects our continued commitment to making government services more accessible and efficient for Marylanders, ensuring no one is left behind," said MVA Administrator Chrissy Nizer . "By expanding veteran services at the Frederick branch, we're strengthening our one-stop government shop model and ensuring that veterans and their families can get the support they deserve."

Staffed by trained DVMF benefits specialists, the service center assists veterans, dependents and survivors with benefits counseling, claims filing and follow-up support. Last year, DVMF helped more than 6,000 veterans, dependents and survivors secure over $54 million in federal benefits statewide, including more than 3,000 veterans and family members served through DVMF offices located at MVA branches who secured more than $23 million in benefits.

"We are proud to open this Veterans Services Office in partnership with the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration, marking our 10th co-located site statewide." Said DVMF Secretary Ed Rothstein . "This reflects the Moore-Miller Administration's commitment to leaving no one behind by making services more accessible, coordinated and responsive to veterans and military families. Through strong cross-agency collaboration, we are strengthening our presence in Frederick and ensuring those who served can connect to the benefits and support they have earned."

The Frederick MVA branch already serves as a multi-agency service hub for the community. In addition to MVA services and the new DVMF office, customers can also access TSA PreCheck enrollment, TWIC processing, Maryland Department of Natural Resources services and birth and death certificate processing at this location.

In addition to co-located veterans services, the MVA offers several programs designed specifically for veterans and military personnel, including:

• Commercial Driver's License Skills Test Waiver - Eligible veterans and active-duty service members may qualify to waive the skills test when applying for a Commercial Driver's License.
• Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program Testing Exemption - Active-duty personnel stationed out of state or overseas may be exempt from Maryland emissions testing.
• Veteran Designation - Veterans may add a "Veteran" designation to their Maryland driver's license or ID card.
• S pecialty License Plates - More than 100 veteran and military-themed license plates are available, including Space Force plates. Veterans with a 100% service-connected disability are eligible for free permanent registration.

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