New Business Licensing Fee Changes
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To: Driving Schools, Dealers, and Tag & Title Agents
From: Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) - Central Operations
Purpose
This bulletin summarizes the update to COMAR 11.11.05 (Motor Vehicle Fees). These fees will
be effective September 1, 2024.
Vehicle Services Fee Changes
| Service | Current Fee | New Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Salvage Titles | $20 | $25 |
| Duplicate Salvage Titles | $20 | $25 |
| Transfer of registration plates | $10 | $15 |
| Temporary Registration | $20 | $50 |
| Dealer Temporary 60 Day Tags | $15 | $50 |
| Special Registration Plates without emblem or logo (New or replacement) | $15 | $20 |
| Special Registration Plates with emblem or logo (New or replacement) | $25 | $30 |
| Chesapeake Bay Registration plates (New) | $20 | $25 |
| Chesapeake Bay Registration plates (Annual fee) | $10 | $12.50 |
| State Agriculture Registration plates (New) | $20 | $25 |
| State Agriculture Registration plates (Annual fee) | $10 | $12.50 |
Business Licensing Fee Changes
| Service | Current Fee | New Fee |
|---|---|---|
| New Car Dealer | $225 | $300 |
| Used Car Dealer | $225 | $300 |
| Motorcycle Dealer | $135 | $200 |
| Trailer Dealer | $135 | $200 |
| Trailer Dealer-Less than 15ft in length or boat trailers | $45 | $100 |
| Automotive Dismantler and recycle | $180 | $250 |
| Scrap Processor | $180 | $250 |
| Factory Branch | $900 | $1,000 |
| Manufacturer or distributor fee based on number of vehicles transferred to dealers during previous license year, as follows: | ||
| 1-50 Vehicles | $90 | $100 |
| 51-500 Vehicles | $270 | $300 |
| 501-10,000 Vehicles | $450 | $500 |
| Over 10,000 Vehicles | $900 | $1,000 |
| Wholesale Dealer | $225 | $350 |
| Vehicle Salesperson | $67.50 | $75 |
| Title Service Agent | $56.25 | $75 |
| Drivers’ school license application fee | $135 | $150 |
| Drivers’ school or branch license (includes 2-year renewal) | $135 | $150 |
| Driving instructor’s license (2-year renewal) | $135 | $150 |
The MVA website will reflect the above changes on September 1, 2024.