Vehicle titling - Maryland

Each time the owner of a vehicle changes, a new title must be issued. Maryland dealers will usually handle the titling and registration of a vehicle; however, if a dealer isn't involved, you'll have to submit the application documents yourself. You can apply in-person at any of the MVA's full service branch offices. You can also mail the documents to the MVA's Mail In Title Unit in the Glen Burnie office.

To title a vehicle, the following documents and information are typically required:

• Application for certificate of title;
• Certificate of origin;
• Bill of sale;
• Odometer disclosure statement;
• Payment for taxes and fees;
• Proof of ownership, if applicable;
• Dealer reassignments, if applicable;
• Maryland safety inspection certificate, if applicable; and
• Lien release, if applicable.

Other relevant information includes:

• The vehicle and/or title may be subject to excise tax,
• Safety inspections are required for used vehicles, and
• Vehicle identification number (VIN) inspections are conducted during safety inspections.

Agency: Maryland Department of Transportation, Motor Vehicle Administration.

Fees: There are fees associated with titling a vehicle within Maryland, including a title fee, excise tax, and a security interest (lien) filing fee. A certificate of title for a new or used vehicle has a fee of $100.

For information about titling and registration services at J. J. Keller, contact us at 800-558-5011 Ext.8218