Title & Register your Vehicle in Maryland
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Important title and registration information for new residents
You must update the vehicle's title and registration within 60 days of moving to Maryland.
Failure to meet the deadline disqualifies you from a tax credit for any titling tax you paid in another state and you may be subject to a citation for an out-of-state registration.
New Maryland residents that already own a vehicle or purchased a vehicle out-of-state must title and register it in Maryland to be able to register the vehicle. You must title and register your vehicle within 60 days of moving to Maryland.
If you are visiting Maryland and plan to keep your out-of-state vehicle in the state for 60 days or longer, you may need a non-resident permit. Learn more about Out-of-State Vehicles Staying for 60+ Days.
How to title & register your vehicle in Maryland
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Make an appointment
As a new Maryland resident, you'll need an appointment to title and register your vehicle.
- To make your appointment, you'll complete a pre-application that will help you input information ahead of your appointment and tell you what you need to bring.
- You can also get your new Maryland driver's license when you come to title and register your vehicle, click on the button below to make that appointment. Learn more about what you need to get your new Maryland license on the Get a Maryland Driver's License or ID Card page.
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Get a vehicle safety inspection
Take your vehicle for a safety inspection. You must have a valid Maryland Safety Inspection Certificate to title and register your vehicle in Maryland. Learn how to get a safety inspection.
- Inspections must be performed at authorized Maryland inspection stations.
- If you are returning to Maryland with a vehicle that was previously titled in Maryland in your name, a vehicle safety inspection is not required. Please complete the Duplicate Certificate of Title - Application (VR-018) - PDF - 172.8 KB - PDF - 172.8 KB form and bring it with you to your appointment.
- Emissions (VEIP) testing is not done at the time of safety inspection. You will receive a VEIP notice about three months after registering your vehicle. More information is on the Emissions Inspections page.
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Gather documents to bring to your titling appointment
- A valid Maryland driver's license or provide proof of a valid Maryland residential address
- Your vehicle's out-of-state title
- If your vehicle is leased or has a lien, please bring the fax number, account number and mailing information for your lien holder and your registration card.
- If you didn't complete the pre-application, bring a completed Updates to Application for Certificate of Title (VR-005).
- Maryland insurance information including:
- Insurance company name
- Policy or binder number
- Agent's name (if applicable)
- If any required signatures are missing, a Restricted power of Attorney (VR-470) - PDF - 177.93 KB - PDF - 177.93 KB form is required along with proper identification
- Check or money order for payment
- View all current titling and registration fees on the Fees & Payment Options page.
- When you title and register your vehicle in Maryland, you will pay an excise tax. How much you pay depends on the age of your vehicle and how much tax you paid in your previous state. Visit the Excise Tax page to learn more and calculate your excise tax.
Streamline your MVA visit!
Remember, you can begin your title and registration transaction online - add vehicle owners, your insurance information, and get an estimate of fees - all before stepping foot inside a branch office. Print your confirmation with barcode and bring it with you to reduce your transaction time.
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