DNR Service Centers

[J.A. Veil]

I have used the DNR Annapolis regional service center to renew fishing licenses and boat registrations for many years. I could walk in and come out within only a few minutes having my licenses and stickers in hand. The office used to be in a small plaza at the intersection of Admiral Drive and West St (across from the Honda dealer). A few years ago, that office was relocated to the MVA building on Harry Truman Pkwy. The MVA is almost always crowded and busy. This morning was no exception. I looked hard to find a parking place and was apprehensive about a long wait.

But once inside, I found the dedicated DNR counter (on the front wall between the two main entrances). Both clerks had customers with them, but I was next in line. I soon was called to the counter and renewed my boat registration and 2020 fishing license. I walked out about 10 minutes after I arrived with the boat stickers and my new fishing license in hand. The rest of the MVA was a crowded madhouse. Despite the busy location, the DNR Annapolis Service Center was easy to use.

[ronaultmtd]

My closest center is across the route 235 bridge from Benedict...about 12 miles or so...never crowded...but mostly I use the Compass website to renew my fishing and hunting licenses...

[Mark]

On-line access for MD licensing is even closer -- at your fingertips: https://compass.dnr.maryland.gov/

I know that VA, DE, NY, FL and TX have on-line licensing portals. That's very convenient when you're traveling to those states to fish. One less thing to do when you arrive. I suspect most states have similar systems now.

This thread is a good reminder to renew your license if necessary. My DE license expires in 2 days because DE has remained on a calendar year schedule. But I have a few months to go on my MD license.

[Memory Maker]

I love the one in Belair ......... in and out with no hassles and no wait times.

[CaptCHawk]

Probably should start a new thread, but since we're renewing our licenses..... It states that an electronic copy is acceptable. For you wizards out there, where or how do I get one on my phone?

[goose]

On an Android phone, log into the compass website using Chrome. Click on View Rec. Licences, then Print Recreational Licence. Doing that automatically download the PDF to my phone. Later on when I need it, I just open the download widget.

[khobombed]

Probably should start a new thread, but since we're renewing our licenses..... It states that an electronic copy is acceptable. For you wizards out there, where or how do I get one on my phone?

I use the DNR app on the phone to download my license. I think it only comes in a pdf file so I use a PDF viewer app so it's always handy when I don't have a signal. Still, I can never get out of the old habit of carrying a hard copy in my wallet.

[thedutchtouch]

I'll do the same thing, but while the license (PDF usually) is open on my phone I'll take a screenshot (on my Android -pixel 3- you do that by pressing the power and volume down buttons at the same time). I find it easier to locate a photo later on than the PDF.