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By registering a vehicle, it may be legally operated on public roads. At registration, you will receive license plates, expiration stickers and a registration card that must be carried in the vehicle at all times.


Common Registration Processes


  • License Plate Return – Bulk Quantities
  • License Plate Return with Automated Refund
  • Registration - Common Vehicle
  • Registration - Renewal of Registration
  • Registration - Substitute License Plates and/or Stickers
  • Registration - Temporary Registration
  • Registration - Transfer of License Plates

Unusual Registration Processes


  • Interchangeable Tags for Businesses Not Licensed by the MVA
  • Registration – Dual Registration of a Dump Truck
  • Registration – Dual Registration of a Vehicle
  • Registration - For Hire Vehicles
  • Registration - International Registration Plan
  • Registration - IRP - Issuing a 72-Hour Trip Permit
  • Registration - Other Special Use Vehicles
  • Registration - Specialty License Plates
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Glen Burnie, MD 21062
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