Complete the Application for Certificate of Title, Form VR-005 or complete the application for title on the reverse of the Maryland title, and submit the following documents:

Certificate of Title properly assigned. Be sure there is a complete sequence of ownership from the owner to the first dealer, to any subsequent dealers, and finally to the retail buyer. When titling a vehicle, be sure you have the most recent title.

Dealer Reassignments (if Needed) – Be sure to attach any separate dealer reassignments required to complete the sequence of ownership as stated above.

Original Dealers Bill of Sale (photocopies are only accepted if notarized) Note: Maryland Dealers may complete the certification section on the Application for Certificate of Title (Form VR-005) or the certification on the dealer’s reassignment.

Maryland Safety Inspection Certificate – For vehicles held in dealer inventory only, inspections are valid for up to 6 months; or until 1000 miles has been added to the vehicles odometer. Note: Trucks (1 ton and larger), tractors and freight trailers may be sold un-inspected by Maryland dealers and the MVA may sell a 30-day temporary registration to be used by the owner to complete the inspection process.

Lien Release (if Needed) - An acceptable lien release is a Maryland Notice of Security Interest Filing form properly signed on the front by the lien holders authorized representative; or a lien properly released on an out of state title; or a letter on the lien holders original letter head releasing the lien (See additional information on requirements for lien release letters in this manual). Unless the lien release letter is being provided to you directly from the lien holder, it is wise to verify the lien release and get positive identification from any customer presenting a lien release letter.

Odometer Disclosure Statement - Odometer statements are contained on all titles in compliance with the federal truth in mileage act. Separate odometer disclosure statements are acceptable if properly signed and completed by the seller and buyer. (See complete information on proper odometer disclosure in this manual)

Insurance coverage with a company licensed to insure vehicles in Maryland. Provide the full name of the company, policy or binder number and the agent’s name. Trailers do not require insurance unless rented or leased.

New Tags - If purchasing tags, submit the two-year registration fee (including surcharge) for the class of tags desired. Only trucks (1-ton and larger) and tractors pay a one-year registration fee. See fees for registration plates under the Vehicle Services heading at www.mva.maryland.gov. All classes of vehicles have staggered registration and the month of titling will be the month of registration renewal.

Registration Card – Submit the registration card if transferring tags. Tags may be transferred to a vehicle in the same owner’s name, between parents and children, and between husband and wife. Tags may only be transferred to vehicles of the same class.

Tag transfer fee is $10.00. If the tags being transferred are valid for less than a year, there will also be an additional year’s registration fee and surcharge collected.

Taxes - Excise tax is 6% of the price certified by the dealer, less trade-in allowance, with no allowance for down payment or manufacturer’s rebate. Maryland dealers may charge a processing fee up to $500.00. This processing fee must be added to the purchase price and is taxable. NOTE: The processing fees charged by out of state dealers are sometimes higher. The “full amount” charged for a processing fee by an out of state dealer is taxable. Non-taxable items include dealer discount or dealer rebates, extended warranties, mechanical repair contracts, electronic registration fees, federal excise tax, and equipment installed to accommodate a disabled individual. See complete procedures for calculating total purchase and taxable price in Code of Maryland Regulation (COMAR) 11.15.33.00.

Title Fee $100.00, except for rental vehicles $50.00, and motor scooters and mopeds $20.00. Lien Filing Fee $20.00 for each lien recorded.

MD Driver's License. For out of state driver's license or Military ID, a Soundex number must be obtain from MVA. We can also help you to get your soundex number.