Buying a Vehicle in Maryland?
How to Properly
Buy, Sell or Donate
a Vehicle Through
a Private Transaction
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Table of Contents
If You are Selling the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
If You are Buying the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Has the Vehicle Been Damaged? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Donating a Vehicle to Charity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Giving the Vehicle as a Gift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Unlicensed Vehicle Dealers vs. Licensed Dealers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
How to Obtain MVA Forms Mentioned in the Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
MVA Full Service Office Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Examples of Required Forms
Maryland Certificate of Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 & 17
Bill of Sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Notice of Security Interest Filing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 & 20
Maryland Application for Gift Certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Gift Title Transfer – Certified Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Application for Maryland Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
TAKING THE CONFUSION OUT OF
SELLING, BUYING OR DONATING
A VEHICLE IN MARYLAND
If you are selling, buying, or donating a vehicle in Maryland, the transaction can be
confusing. That’s why each step is covered in this guide to help you privately sell or
buy a vehicle, donate or give the vehicle as a gift.
Buyers and sellers should be aware that private vehicle sales without a licensed
dealer are not regulated by the MVA. Any legal action regarding the sale, warranties,
or consumer rights are the sole responsibility of the buyer and the seller.
Always keep a copy for your records. The forms referred to in this guide can be
obtained through the MVA Fax on Demand System at (410) 424-3050, on the MVA
website at www.MVA.Maryland.gov, at any MVA full service branch office, by calling
MVA’s Customer Service Center at 410-768-7000, or by writing the MVA at:
6601 Ritchie Highway, N.E., Glen Burnie, Maryland 21062.
Let’s Get Started!
This guide helps with the transfer of ownership when a person privately sells or
buys a vehicle. Sections are outlined for those selling, buying, donating, or giving the
vehicle as a gift.
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If You are Selling the Vehicle:
It is your responsibility to take care of the following transactions:
Get the Vehicle Inspected
❑ The seller is responsible for having the vehicle safety inspected by a licensed
Maryland inspection station. An automobile dealer, service station or
specialized automobile service center can all be licensed as Maryland
inspection stations. “Maryland Safety Inspection Certificates” are valid for 90
days.
Assign the Vehicle to the New Owner
❑ The seller must sign and print his or her name and the buyer’s name and
address on the back of the “Certificate of Title” under the “Assignment of
Ownership” section. The buyer’s name and address must be recorded in the
“Assignment of Ownership” section to complete the sale. Without the name,
the title is considered “open” and will not be recognized by the MVA for
registration.
❑ If the title has been lost or destroyed, the vehicle owner(s) may apply for a
duplicate title online at www.mva.maryland.gov
or apply at an MVA KIOSK
located at MVA full and express branch locations; or apply by mail using the
MVA “Application for Duplicate Certificate of Title: (form number VR-018).
Duplicate titles will be mailed to the owner’s address.
❑ Record the odometer mileage under the “Assignment of Ownership” section.
❑ If the “Certificate of Title” has space for the purchase price, record the
purchase price on the title under the “Assignment of Ownership” section along
with the date of the sale.
See Example 1 and 2 (page 16 and 17) for a sample of the front and back of a
“Maryland Certificate of Title.”
Is a Notary or a “Bill of Sale” Needed?
When completing the assignment of ownership, it is also important to enter the
purchase price on the title if a space is provided for that purpose. If there is not a
space on the title to enter a purchase price, a bill of sale must be provided. A
notarized bill of sale may be required in some cases. The following circumstances
explain when a notarized bill of sale with all buyers and sellers signatures is necessary.
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❑ For vehicles less than 7 years old, purchased from someone other than a dealer,
a
ccompanied by a notarized bill of sale, the tax is 6% of the greater of the
purchase price on the notarized bill of sale or $640 ($320 for trailers). When a
notarized bill of sale does not accompany the title, the tax is based on the
greater of the purchase price or the clean retail value shown in the National
Automobile Dealers Association Used Car Guide (NADA) adopted for use by the
Administration. For passenger cars, multi-purpose vehicles,
1
⁄2 and
3
⁄4 ton trucks,
the value is computed by the addition or subtraction for high or low mileage.
Please call the MVA’s Customer Service Center at 410-768-7000 to determine
the vehicle’s book value.
❑ For vehicles 7 years old or older, purchased from someone other than a dealer,
if the purchase price is more than $640 ($320 for trailers), the excise tax will be
6% of the purchase price; if the purchase price is $640 ($320 for trailers) or less
the tax will be the minimum excise tax $38.40 ($19.20 for trailers).
❑ If a notarized “Bill of Sale” is not presented and the purchase price of the
vehicle is within $500 of the clean retail value as shown in the National
Publication of Used Car Values, MVA will accept the purchase price as
completed on the title.
See example 3 (page 18) for a sample of the MVA “Bill of Sale.”
Always Show Proof that the Vehicle Being Sold Has Been Paid
Off
❑ To prove the vehicle has been paid off, the “Notice of Security Interest Filing” is
needed. It is sent to the vehicle’s owner by the financial institution once the
final payment has been received.
❑ If the document is not available, please request a letter on the financial
institution’s letterhead stating that they hold no security interest and have it
signed by the financial institution’s authorized agent. The letter should also
include the date of the loan’s creation, the amount, the date of its release, the
name and address of the debtor, and a full vehicle description (year, make
and vehicle identification number).
See Example 4 and 5 (page 19 and 20) for a sample of the “Maryland Notice of
Security Interest Filing.”
Return the License Plates to the MVA Before You Cancel
Insurance on the Vehicle
Maryland law is extremely strict and uninsured motorist fines begin at $150 for the
first 30 days a vehicle is not insured, $7 for each day thereafter. Unless the seller is
transferring the plates to another vehicle, return the license plates to the MVA and
retain the receipt, before canceling the insurance coverage on the vehicle.
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If You Are Buying the Vehicle:
Whether the vehicle is being purchased from within Maryland or out-of-state, the
procedure is the same to transfer ownership to you. Visit an MVA full service office
with the following completed documents. You may need a ride to the MVA, because
you must register the vehicle and obtain your license plates before you can drive the
vehicle on the road.
Certificate of Title
❑ The buyer(s) and seller(s) must sign and print their name(s) on the “Maryland
Certificate of Title” under the “Assignment of Ownership” section. If there is a
co-buyer, he or she must also sign. The buyer’s name and address must be
recorded in the “Assignment of Ownership” area on the title to complete the
sale. Without the name, the title is considered “open” and will not be
recognized by the MVA for registration.
❑ The buyer is responsible for completing the “Application for Title and
Registration” section. Any co-buyers must also sign.
❑ The name(s) of the buyer(s) on both the “Assignment of Ownership” section
and the “Application for Title and Registration” section must match.
❑ If you have purchased a vehicle with an out-of-state title, you must complete
an MVA “Application for Maryland Title” (form number VR-005). If the vehicle
is jointly owned, the co-buyer must also sign the application.
See Example 8 (page 23) for a sample “Application for Maryland Title.”
A Release from the Institution that has Financed the Vehicle
❑ If the seller is transferring ownership of a vehicle titled in Maryland and has
financed the vehicle, a “Notice of Security Interest Filing” will be needed. If the
vehicle is titled out-of-state, in most cases, the lien satisfaction is on the face of
the title. If a space for the lien release is not provided on the title, a separate
lien release may be required.
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❑ If that document is not available, please request from the seller a letter from the
financial institution. The letter must be on the financial institution’s letterhead,
signed by the financial institution’s authorized agent, stating that they hold no
security interest. The letter should also include the date of the loan’s creation,
the amount, the date of its release, the name and address of the debtor, and a full
vehicle description (year, make and vehicle identification number).
See Example 4 and 5 (page 19 and 20) for a sample “Maryland Notice of Security
Interest Filing.”
An MVA “Bill of Sale”
A notarized bill of sale may be required in some cases. The following circumstances
explain when a notarized bill of sale with all buyers and sellers signatures is necessary.
❑ For vehicles less than 7 years old, purchased from someone other than a dealer,
accompanied by a notarized bill of sale, the tax is 6% of the greater of the purchase
price on the notarized bill of sale or $640 ($320 for trailers). When a notarized bill of
sale does not accompany the title, the tax is based on the greater of the purchase
price or the clean retail value shown in the National Automobile Dealers Association
Used Car Guide (NADA) adopted for use by the Administration. For passenger cars,
multi-purpose vehicles, 1/2 and 3/4 ton trucks, the value if computed by the addition
or subtraction for high or low mileage. Please call the MVA’s Customer Service
Center at 410-768-7000 to determine the vehicle’s book value.
❑ For vehicles 7 years old or older, purchased from someone other than a dealer,
if the purchase price is more than $640 ($320 for trailers), the excise tax will be
6% of the purchase price; if the purchase price is $640 ($320 for trailers) or
less, the tax will be the minimum excise tax $38.40 ($19.20 for trailers).
❑ If a notarized “Bill of Sale” is not presented and the purchase price of the
vehicle is within $500 of the clean retail value as shown in the National
Publication of Used Car Values, MVA will accept the purchase price as
completed on the title.
Vehicle Inspection
❑ Used vehicles must be safety inspected before they can be registered by the MVA. The
vehicle must be inspected by a licensed Maryland inspection station. An automobile
dealer, service station or specialized automobile service center can all be licensed as
Maryland inspection stations. A “Maryland Safety Inspection Certificate” is valid for
90 days. Make sure the vehicle identification number, engraved on a metal plate and
visible through the windshield on the driver’s side, matches the number entered on
the “Maryland Safety Inspection Certificate”, the “Certificate of Title,” and any other
vehicle ownership documents. Altered inspection certificates will not be accepted.
❑ A “Temporary Registration” is available for buyers who must have an inspection or
repairs completed to register the vehicle. The temporary registration may be purchased
at the MVA when titling the vehicle and is valid for 30 days from the issuance date. The
registration fee will not be collected until the “Maryland Safety Inspection Certificate”
is submitted and a one or two year registration plate is requested. However, the buyer
will need to pay the title fees, taxes, and any lien filing fee, if applicable, and the
temporary registration fee when purchasing the temporary plates.
❑ If a temporary registration is needed, an MVA “Temporary Inspection Waiver”
(form number VR-129) must be completed.
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License Plates & Insurance
❑ Insurance information must be submitted to register the vehicle. The full
name of the insurance company, policy or binder number, and the agent’s name
(if there is an agent) must be submitted. The buyer(s) signature(s) self-certifies
that all of the insurance information is true and correct. The insurance
coverage must be provided by a company licensed to insure vehicles in
Maryland.
❑ The buyer(s) must complete the “Application for Title and Registration” section
on the “Maryland Certificate of Title” with the insurance information.
❑ If the buyer has purchased an out-of-state vehicle, an “Application for Title”
(form number VR-005) will need to be completed to apply for the title. The
“Application for Title” will also require the vehicle’s insurance information.
❑ If the title has been lost or destroyed, the vehicle owner(s) may apply for a
duplicate title online at www.maryland.gov
or apply at an MVA KIOSK located at
MVA full and express branch locations; or apply by mail using the MVA
“Application for Duplicate Certificate of Title”: (form number VR-018).
Duplicate titles will be mailed to the owner’s address. Once the title is received,
it may then be assigned to the buyer.
Has the Vehicle Been Damaged?
Why The Vehicle’s Title History is Important
Always ask to see the title and review it carefully. You may wish to trace a used
vehicle’s title to obtain the vehicle’s history, and to confirm ownership of the vehicle
and the odometer reading.
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Look for any indications that the vehicle has been salvaged which may mean that it
has been extensively damaged. A salvage certificate is then issued with a “brand.”
Salvage certificates are branded in Maryland by the following categories.
❑ damage to the vehicle is greater than the market value.
❑ damage to the vehicle is equal to or less than the market value, (the title will
not be branded).
❑ the vehicle is not rebuildable, not to be re-titled. PARTS ONLY.
❑ the vehicle has substained flood damage.
❑ or the vehicle has been either stolen or abandoned.
If the vehicle you are purchasing already has a branded title, the Maryland Motor
Vehicle Administration can provide you with the basic title information showing the
history of the vehicle while it has been registered in Maryland. Due to our privacy
laws, we will not give you the name or address of any previous owners, but will supply
you with the vehicle information. To request the information, complete an MVA
“Request for Motor Vehicle Administration Records” (form number DR-057) for either
a non-certified or certified record. You will need to know the vehicle’s title number,
tag number, and vehicle identification number. An individual researching a vehicle’s
history would request a non-certified record, containing only the vehicle’s history. If
the vehicle’s record is to be used for legal or court actions, a certified record is
requested, containing the MVA’s Administrator’s seal.
If the vehicle has been salvaged and re-titled in another state it may not appear on
the Maryland MVA vehicle history. The state that re-titled the vehicle would have a
history of the transaction. If the vehicle is currently registered out-of-state or at some
time has been registered in a different state, you will need to contact that state’s
department of motor vehicles to obtain the vehicle’s history. Each department of
motor vehicles may require a variety of vehicle information to obtain the title history.
Contact them for their requirements and procedures.
There are also automobile services listed in the yellow pages or on the Internet
under a search for “vehicle history” that will provide a complete vehicle history. An
automobile service running a history check on the vehicle would also have a salvaged
indication on it. Some companies provide the service for free, while others will
charge a fee. Most of the companies require the vehicle make, model, and vehicle
identification number.
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Helpful Transaction Tips
• T
he seller should have the “Certificate of Title” and “Security Interest Filing” (if
applicable) available for the buyer to examine at the time of the transaction.
The buyer should verify that the name on the title is the same as the seller’s
name, the title has not been altered, and the vehicle identification number
matches the one on the vehicle. The title should not contain erasures or
staples that could conceal or distort information, making the title invalid.
• The title must be completed properly by both the seller and the buyer at the
time of the transaction. The completed information must be clear and easy to
read to ensure accuracy and to avoid future problems when the buyer registers
the vehicle.
• The buyer’s name must be recorded in the “Assignment of Ownership” area on
the title to complete the sale. Without this information, the title is considered
“open” and will not be recognized by the MVA for registration.
• An out-of-state transaction, as well as a transaction within Maryland, will need a
separate notarized MVA “Bill of Sale” (form number VR-181) signed by both the
buyer and the seller if the vehicle is less than 7 model years old and is not being
sold for the National Automobile Dealers Association book value.
Donating a Vehicle to Charity
If you are donating a vehicle, the owner and the charity need to do the following:
Owner:
❑ The title of the vehicle must be properly assigned to the charity. This is
handled in the same manner as if you were actually selling the vehicle. Be sure
to fill in the name and the address of the charity under the “Assignment of
Ownership” section to properly complete transfer of ownership of the vehicle to
the charity. Some charities may request that you leave the new owner
information blank, but this leaves you at risk for future problems since the title
would then be considered “open” by the MVA and unassigned. It may also
affect your tax deduction for the donation.
❑ The odometer mileage must be filled in on the “Maryland Certificate of Title.”
❑ If the giver has financed the vehicle, the charity will need the vehicle’s
“Maryland Notice of Security Interest Filing” showing the vehicle has been paid
off. If that document is not available, please request a letter on the financial
institution’s letterhead stating that they hold no security interest and have it
signed by the financial institution’s authorized agent. The letter should also
include the date of the loan’s creation, the amount, the date of its release, the
name and address of the debtor, and a full vehicle description (year, make, and
vehicle identification number).
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❑ Do not leave the license plates on the vehicle. After the title is transferred,
remove the license plates from the vehicle and return the plates to the MVA
unless you are transferring the plates to another vehicle. You may only transfer
the plates if the new vehicle is titled in the same name and the new vehicle
classification is the same as the old vehicle. Keep your receipt from the MVA
when you return your plates. Keep insurance coverage on the vehicle until the
date the plates are returned to the MVA or transferred to the new vehicle.
❑ Cancel the vehicle insurance of the donated vehicle. To avoid penalty fees,
cancel the vehicle insurance only after the plates have been returned to the
MVA.
Charity:
❑ The charity is responsible for providing the owner with a receipt for tax
purposes for the donation of the vehicle. The charity, the owner, or both may
determine the price or value of the vehicle.
Giving the Vehicle as a Gift:
If the vehicle is being given as a gift, and an exemption from excise tax is being
requested, the following requirements apply:
The parties involved in the transfer of the vehicle must be members of immediate
family:
• Spouse
• Son or Daughter
• Adopted Son or Daughter
• Grandson or Granddaughter
• Stepson or Stepdaughter
• Mother or Father
• Stepmother or Stepfather
• Brother or Sister
• Half Brother or Half Sister
• Grandmother or Grandfather
• Son-in-Law or Daughter-in-Law
• Mother-in-Law or Father-in-Law
• Aunt or Uncle (65 years or older) to Niece or Nephew
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If the last names do not agree, you must submit proof of the relationship. For
example, a marriage certificate showing the daughter’s current married name, as
well as a birth certificate showing the daughter’s last name prior to the marriage
would prove the relationship. Please contact the MVA’s Customer Service Center at
410-768-7000 if you need clarification on the types of documentation needed to prove
a relationship.
❑ If a vehicle is being given to a niece and/or a nephew from an aunt and/or
uncle, a “Certified Statement” (form number VR-299) is needed to accompany
the “Gift Certification” (form number VR-103).
See Example 6 (page 21) for a sample “Gift Certification,” and Example 7 (page 22) for
a sample “Certified Statement.”
Certificate of Title
To give the vehicle as a gift in Maryland it must be already titled in the state of
Maryland.
❑ To give the vehicle to one family member from another, the same information
and transaction procedures are required on the “Maryland Certificate of Title.”
The person giving the vehicle is the “seller” and the “buyer” is the person
receiving the vehicle as a gift.
❑ To add a name to the title, place both the current owner’s name and the new
name on the line for “name of buyer” in the “Assignment of Ownership”
section. Complete the address line for the buyers in this, as well as the
“Application for Title and Registration” section.
❑ It is important to remember that the current lienholder on the vehicle must
approve the addition or deletion of a name on the title. A vehicle with a current
lien must have a letter of permission on the lienholder’s letterhead for the
owner to submit to the MVA to add or delete a name on the title.
❑ In the purchase price section, print the word “gift” and fill in the date of the
transaction.
❑ Fill in the odometer reading in the “Assignment of Ownership” section.
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Vehicle Inspection
❑ Any transfer between spouses or between parent and child are exempt from
inspection if titled in Maryland. All other transactions require a Maryland
Safety Inspection. An inspection is not required if the vehicle is co-owned and
one of the names is being removed from the title certificate.
Notice of Security Interest Filing
❑ If there is a lien showing on the face of the title and the vehicle is paid off, the
receiver of the vehicle will need the “Notice of Security Interest Filing.”
❑ If the document is not available, please request the giver of the vehicle to obtain
a letter on the financial institution’s letterhead stating that they hold no
security interest and have it signed by the financial institution’s authorized
agent. The letter should also include the date of the loan’s creation, the
amount, the date of its release, the name and address of the debtor, and a full
vehicle description (year, make and vehicle identification number).
Excise Tax
❑ A vehicle that is titled in the state of Maryland and is transferred as a gift is tax
exempt as long as the receiver meets the relationship requirements listed on
page 10. A vehicle that is given as a “gift” to a Maryland resident from out-of-
state is not tax exempt unless the vehicle was previously titled and registered in
Maryland and the relationship of the individuals meets our requirements.
Plate Transfer & Registration
❑ Insurance information must be submitted to register the vehicle. The full
name of the insurance company, policy or binder number, and the agent’s name
(if there is an agent) must be submitted. The recipient(s) signature(s) self-
certifies that all of the insurance information is true and correct. The
insurance coverage must be provided by a company licensed to insure vehicles
in Maryland.
❑ The recipient of the vehicle must complete the “Application for Title and
Registration” section on the “Maryland Certificate of Title” with the insurance
information.
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❑ If the recipient does not have the “Maryland Certificate of Title” for the vehicle
the current owner will need to complete an MVA “Application for Duplicate
Title” (form number VR-018), and then sign the vehicle over to the receiver as a
gift.
❑ Plates may be transferred between spouses, parents and children:
• from an individual to the joint names of that individual and the individual’s
parent or child; or
• from an individual to the name of a child or parent of that individual.
New plates must be purchased for all other gift transfers to family members. If you
are transferring plates and less than 12 months remain in the registration year, the
registration will be renewed for an additional year when the vehicle is titled. If the
plates can not be transferred and are turned in with 12 or more months remaining, a
refund will be mailed to you.
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Unlicensed Vehicle Dealers vs.
Licensed Dealers
There is a difference between a licensed vehicle dealer and a “curbstoner.” A
curbstoner is an unlicensed vehicle dealer who sells vehicles on the street or “at the
curb.” Curbstoners may also advertise vehicles in the newspaper classified section or
online.
Here are a few clues to spot a possible curbstoner:
❑ The vehicle’s title is not in the seller’s name.
❑ The same phone number is listed for multiple vehicles in the newspaper or
outdoor location.
❑ The license plates are out-of-state, issued temporarily, are dealer tags, or
missing altogether.
Licensed motor vehicle dealers:
❑ Must post their license at their place of business and are licensed by the type of
vehicle sales they conduct.
❑ The motor vehicle dealer may only sell from his licensed location.
❑ The dealer’s salesmen must also be licensed and can only sell for the dealer
listed on their sales license. Salesmen must have their licenses when
conducting sales and you may ask to see it.
Different licenses/different sales:
❑ Only a dealer with a new vehicle dealer’s license may sell a new car.
❑ A new car dealer may sell used vehicles and may sell vehicles to other dealers at
wholesale prices.
❑ A used vehicle dealer may only sell used vehicles and may sell at wholesale
prices to other dealers.
❑ A wholesale dealer may not sell vehicles to the general public.
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How to Obtain MVA Forms
Mentioned in this Guide
The MVA forms, Bill of Sale (VR-181), Application for Certificate of Title (VR-005),
Application for Duplicate Title (VR-018), Temporary Inspection Waiver (VR-129),
Certified Statement (VR-299), and Maryland Application for Gift Certification (VR-103)
are available on the MVA Fax on Demand System at (410) 424-3050, MVA’s website
www.MVA.Maryland.gov, at any full service branch office, by calling MVA’s Customer
Service Center at 410-768-7000, or by writing the MVA at: 6601 Ritchie Highway,
N.E., Glen Burnie, Maryland 21062.
MVA Full Service Locations
HOURS: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm
Allegany County
Cumberland, 13300 Winchester Road, SW
Anne Arundel County
Glen Burnie, 6601 Ritchie Highway
Annapolis
160 Harry S. Truman Parkway
(Off Riva Road)
Baltimore City
5425 Reisterstown Road
(located in the Hilltop Shopping Center)
Baltimore County
Essex, 1338-A Eastern Blvd.,
Middlesex Shopping Center
Carroll County
Westminster, 1106 Baltimore Boulevard
Cecil County
Elkton, 105 Chesapeake Boulevard, Suite A
Charles County
Waldorf, 11 Industrial Park Drive
(St. Charles Business Park)
Frederick County
Frederick, 1601 Bowman’s Farm Road
(Exit 56 off I-70)
East Patrick Street Exit
Harford County
Bel Air, 501 W. MacPhail Road
(1/2 mile south of Rt. 1)
Montgomery County
Gaithersburg, 15 Metropolitan Grove Road
(off Clopper Road)
White Oak, 2131 Industrial Parkway
Prince George’s County
Beltsville, 11760 Baltimore Avenue
(2-1/2 miles north of the Capital Beltway)
Largo, 10251 Central Avenue
(near Rt. 202 & 214)
St. Mary’s County
Loveville, 27351 Point Lookout Road
(Route 5 at Sunnyside Road)
Talbot County
Easton, 9148 Centreville Road
Washington County
Hagerstown, 18306 Col. Henry K. Douglas
Drive
(off Rt. 65: 1-70 Exit 29)
Wicomico County
Salisbury, 251 Tilghman Road
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Example 1
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Example 2
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Example 3
To the best of my knowledge, the odometer reading is the actual mileage of the vehicle unless one of the following statements is
❒ 1. The mileage is in excess of its mechanical limits.
❒ 2. The odometer reading is not the actual mileage.
Please describe the vehicle being sold
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I/We do hereby sell to:
Name of buyer(s) _______________________________________________________________
For the total sum of $ _________________, which has been received. This sum represents the mutually agreed upon purchase price of
the vehicle, between both the buyer(s) and the seller(s). The reason the vehicle may be purchased for a price less than the fair market value
is as follows.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Please notarize your sale. A second space is provided for notarizing an additional party to the transaction who may not be present at the
initial notarization. It is not necessary to require two notaries if one will suffice for all parties.
I/we certify under penalty of perjury, that the statements made are true and correct to the best of my/our knowledge, information and belief. I
understand that giving a false statement(s) is a misdemeanor and subject to fines not exceeding $500, imprisonment for not more than 2 months,
or both.
This _____________ day of ______________ (year) ____________
Seller(s) signature(s)
_________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
Seller(s) printed name(s)
_________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
This _____________ day of ______________ (year) ____________
Buyer(s) signature(s)
_________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
Buyer(s) printed name(s)
_________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
This _____________ day of ______________ (year) _____________
Notary Public signature
_________________________________________________________
Notary Public printed name
_________________________________________________________
My Commission Expires ____________________________________ My Commission Expires ___________________________________
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This _____________ day of ______________ (year) ____________
Notary Public signature
_________________________________________________________
Notary Public printed name
_________________________________________________________
Subscribed and sworn to before me: Subscribed and sworn to before me:
Vehicle Identification Number
odometer reading ______________________ (no tenths)
Warning- Odometer Discrepancy
checked:
Motor Vehicle Administration
6601 Ritchie Highway, N.E.
Glen Burnie, Maryland 21062
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TTY for the hearing impaired: 1-800-492-4575. Visit our website at: www.MVA.Maryland.gov
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ill of Sale
VR-181
(03-13)
If this form is used to establish the purchase price
of your vehicle, a notary is required.
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Example 4
THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT A SECURITY INTEREST HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION IN THE NAME OF THE SECURED
PARTY BELOW ON THE VEHICLE DESCRIBED.
TERMINATION STATEMENT
I, THE UNDERSIGNED, DO HEREBY RELEASE ALL RIGHTS AND INTERESTS IN THE VEHICLE DESCRIBED ABOVE.
SIGNATURE OF SECURED PARTY OFFICIAL CAPACITY DATE OF RELEASE
NAME AND ADDRESS OF SECURED PARTIES
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Example 5
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Example 6
V
R-103 (06-13)
If you are not a member of the immediate family as noted below, this form cannot be used. If the vehicle transfer
qualifies as a bona fide gift, this form must be completed and submitted with the properly assigned Maryland title.
Spouse Father Son Daughter Sister Grandmother
Mother Stepfather Adopted son Adopted Daughter Half Sister Grandchild
Stepmother Father-in-law Stepson Stepdaughter Brother
*Uncle
Mother-in-law Grandfather Son-in-law Daughter-in-law Half Brother
*Aunt
If last names are not the same, proof of relationship must be submitted.
To be completed by giver(s) of vehicle:
Date
Federal and State law requires that you state the mileage in connection with this transaction. Failure to complete or
providing a false statement may result in fines and/or imprisonment. I certify to the best of my knowledge that the odometer
reading is the actual mileage of the vehicle unless one of the following statements is checked:
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1. The mileage stated is in excess of its mechanical limits
2. The odometer reading is not the actual mileage.
Warning Odometer Discrepancy.
I/we certify under penalty of perjury that all statements made herein are true and correct to the best of my/our knowledge,
information, and belief. I/we further certify that no money or other valuable consideration is involved in this transfer. This transfer
is not being made contrary to Maryland Vehicle Laws.
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To be completed by recipient(s) of vehicle: I/we certify under penalty of perjury that all statements made herein are true and
correct to the best of my/our knowledge, information, and belief. I/we further certify that no money or other valuable
consideration is involved in this transfer. This transfer is not being made contrary to Maryland Vehicle Laws.
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6601 Ritchie Highway, N.E.
Glen Burnie, Maryland 21062
For more information, please call: 410-768-7000 (to speak with a customer agent).
TTY for the hearing impaired: 1-800-492-4575. Visit our website at: www.MVA.Maryland.gov
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Example 7
Motor Vehicle Administration
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Example 8
For more information, please call: 410-768-7000 (to speak with a customer agent).
TTY for the hearing impaired: 1-800-492-4575. Visit our website at: www.MVA.Maryland.gov
APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF TITLE
VR-005
(06-13)
READ INSTRUCTIONS ON REVERSE SIDE
Motor Vehicle Administration
6
601 Ritchie Highway, N.E.
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len Burnie, Maryland 21062
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PPLICANT’S FIRST NAME MIDDLE LAST CO-APPLICANT’S FIRST NAME MIDDLE LAST
APPLICANT’S SOUNDEX/MARYLAND DRIVER’S LICENSE NO. DATE OF BIRTH CO-APPLICANT’S SOUNDEX/MARYLAND DRIVER’S LICENSE NO. / FEIN # DATE OF BIRTH
MONTH DAY YEAR MONTH DAY YEAR
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PPLICANT’S STREET ADDRESS CITY OR TOWN CO-APPLICANT’S STREET ADDRESS CITY OR TOWN
COUNTY STATE ZIP CODE EMAIL ADDRESS COUNTY STATE ZIP CODE EMAIL ADDRESS
IS THE VEHICLE TO BE TITLED AS JOINT TENANTS OR TENANTS BY ENTIRETIES? JOINT TENANTS TENANTS BY ENTIRETIES
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If this vehicle is subject to any liens or encumbrances, complete the following section(s). Attach form VR-217 for additional Lien Filings.
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AMOUNT OF LIEN ACCOUNT NUMBER
IF VEHICLE RECENTLY PURCHASED MARYLAND DEALER’S CERTIFICATION DEALERS ONLY
MD. EXCISE
TAX 6% OF $_______________________
FULL PURCHASE PRICE
ATTACH A NOTARIZED BILL OF SALE SIGNED BY
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ELLER(S) AND PURCHASER(S)
I hereby certify, under penalty of perjury, that the purchase price represents the full
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mount paid for this vehicle.
Date of Delivery
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VEHICLE DESCRIPTION
PURCHASE INFORMATION FOR TAX PURPOSES – SEE INFORMATION ON REVERSE SIDE
VIN OF TRADE-IN _______________________________________________ _________________________ STATE ___________________________________________
APPLICATION FOR NEW REGISTRATION PLATES OR TRANSFER OF REGISTRATION PLATES
I/we do hereby make application for:
New Tags
Transfer of Tags
Title Only Is your motor vehicle now suspended or revoked in this or any
other state?
Yes
No Is this vehicle to be operated for short term rental?
Yes
No If transferring plates, complete below:
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traded or otherwise transferred to: Name ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Address ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Name of Insurance Co. ______________________________________________________________________ Policy or Binder No. _____________________________________
Agent or broker _____________________________________________________________________________ Class of Tags desired ____________________________________
Federal and State law requires that you state the mileage in connection with this vehicle. Failure to complete or providing a false statement may result in
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encumbrances indicated herein and none other. For vehicles registered over 10,000 lbs. by signing this application, I/we certify knowledge of the Federal and State Motor Carrier Safety Laws and
certify this vehicle is maintained in compliance with the Maryland Preventive Maintenance Program. If making application for new plates or transfer of registration plates I/we certify under Penalty of
Law that the vehicle is covered by at least the minimum amounts of insurance required by the Maryland Motor Vehicle Laws, and further certify that this vehicle will be continuously insured throughout
its registration period. I/We further certify under Penalty of Perjury that the statements made herein are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief.
Signature of Applicant
__________________________________________________________
Printed Name of Applicant
_____________________________________
Signature of Co-Applicant
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Printed Name of Co-Applicant
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day of
________________
year
_______________________
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For More Information Call
410-768-7000
To Speak to a Customer Agent
For the Hearing Impaired
TTY 1-800-492-4575
Internet Address
www.MVA.Maryland.gov
MVA Fax On Demand System
1-410-424-3050
6601 Ritchie Highway, N.E.
Glen Burnie, Maryland 21062
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