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Buying a Vehicle in Maryland?

How to Properly
Buy, Sell or Donate
a Vehicle Througha 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 OFSELLING, BUYING OR DONATINGA 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 beobtained 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 orbuys a vehicle. Sections are outlined for those selling, buying, donating, or giving thevehicle 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 andaddress on the back of the “Certificate of Title” under the “Assignment ofOwnership” 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 thepurchase price on the title under the “Assignment of Ownership” section alongwith 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 thepurchase 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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VR-315_04-14_Layout 1 4/28/14 4:35 PM Page 4❑ 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 thepurchase price on the notarized bill of sale or $640 ($320 for trailers). When anotarized bill of sale does not accompany the title, the tax is based on thegreater 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 lessthe 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 thevehicle is within $500 of the clean retail value as shown in the National
Publication of Used Car Values, MVA will accept the purchase price ascompleted 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” isneeded. It is sent to the vehicle’s owner by the financial institution once thefinal 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, thename and address of the debtor, and a full vehicle description (year, makeand vehicle identification number).
See Example 4 and 5 (page 19 and 20) for a sample of the “Maryland Notice ofSecurity 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 istransferring the plates to another vehicle, return the license plates to the MVA andretain 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, theprocedure is the same to transfer ownership to you. Visit an MVA full service officewith 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 thevehicle 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 aco-buyer, he or she must also sign. The buyer’s name and address must berecorded in the “Assignment of Ownership” area on the title to complete thesale. Without the name, the title is considered “open” and will not berecognized by the MVA for registration.

❑ The buyer is responsible for completing the “Application for Title andRegistration” 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 thevehicle is titled out-of-state, in most cases, the lien satisfaction is on the face ofthe 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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VR-315_04-14_Layout 1 4/28/14 4:35 PM Page 6❑ If that document is not available, please request from the seller a letter from thefinancial institution. The letter must be on the financial institution’s letterhead,signed by the financial institution’s authorized agent, stating that they hold nosecurity 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 fullvehicle 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 purchaseprice on the notarized bill of sale or $640 ($320 for trailers). When a notarized bill ofsale does not accompany the title, the tax is based on the greater of the purchaseprice 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 additionor 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 thevehicle is within $500 of the clean retail value as shown in the National
Publication of Used Car Values, MVA will accept the purchase price ascompleted 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 andvisible through the windshield on the driver’s side, matches the number entered on
the “Maryland Safety Inspection Certificate”, the “Certificate of Title,” and any othervehicle 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 thetemporary registration fee when purchasing the temporary plates.
6❑ 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 fullname 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 thehistory 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 isrequested, 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 ahistory of the transaction. If the vehicle is currently registered out-of-state or at sometime 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 ofmotor 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
• The seller should have the “Certificate of Title” and “Security Interest Filing” (ifapplicable) 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 thetime of the transaction. The completed information must be clear and easy toread 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 aseparate notarized MVA “Bill of Sale” (form number VR-181) signed by both thebuyer 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 ishandled in the same manner as if you were actually selling the vehicle. Be sureto fill in the name and the address of the charity under the “Assignment ofOwnership” section to properly complete transfer of ownership of the vehicle tothe 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, thename and address of the debtor, and a full vehicle description (year, make, andvehicle identification number).

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VR-315_04-14_Layout 1 4/28/14 4:35 PM Page 10❑ 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 thedate 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 immediatefamily:• 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 provea 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) fora 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 informationand 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 newname 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 theowner 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 thetransaction.
❑ 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 andone 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, thereceiver 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 obtaina letter on the financial institution’s letterhead stating that they hold nosecurity interest and have it signed by the financial institution’s authorized
agent. The letter should also include the date of the loan’s creation, theamount, the date of its release, the name and address of the debtor, and a fullvehicle 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-ofstate 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 fullname 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) selfcertifies 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 andRegistration” section on the “Maryland Certificate of Title” with the insurance
information.

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VR-315_04-14_Layout 1 4/28/14 4:35 PM Page 13❑ 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, theregistration will be renewed for an additional year when the vehicle is titled. If theplates can not be transferred and are turned in with 12 or more months remaining, arefund 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 oroutdoor 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 atwholesale 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

Harford County

Cumberland, 13300 Winchester Road, SW

Bel Air, 501 W. MacPhail Road
(1/2 mile south of Rt. 1)

Anne Arundel County
Glen Burnie, 6601 Ritchie Highway

Montgomery County

Annapolis

Gaithersburg, 15 Metropolitan Grove Road
(off Clopper Road)

160 Harry S. Truman Parkway(Off Riva Road)

White Oak, 2131 Industrial Parkway

Baltimore City

Prince George’s County

5425 Reisterstown Road
(located in the Hilltop Shopping Center)

Beltsville, 11760 Baltimore Avenue(2-1/2 miles north of the Capital Beltway)

Baltimore County

Largo, 10251 Central Avenue(near Rt. 202 & 214)

Essex, 1338-A Eastern Blvd.,
Middlesex Shopping Center

St. Mary’s County

Westminster, 1106 Baltimore Boulevard

Loveville, 27351 Point Lookout Road
(Route 5 at Sunnyside Road)

Cecil County

Talbot County

Carroll County

Elkton, 105 Chesapeake Boulevard, Suite A

Easton, 9148 Centreville Road

Charles County

Washington 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

Hagerstown, 18306 Col. Henry K. Douglas
Drive(off Rt. 65: 1-70 Exit 29)

Wicomico County
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Example 116

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Example 217

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Example 3Motor Vehicle Administration
6601 Ritchie Highway, N.E.
Glen Burnie, Maryland 21062

VR-181 (03-13)
If this form is used to establish the purchase priceof your vehicle, a notary is required.

Bill of Sale
Please describe the vehicle being sold
Year

Make

Body Style

Model

Vehicle Identification Number

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 ofthe 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.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________To the best of my knowledge, the odometer reading is the actual mileage of the vehicle unless one of the following statements ischecked:1. The mileage is in excess of its mechanical limits.
odometer reading ______________________ (no tenths)❒❒ 2. The odometer reading is not the actual mileage.
Warning- Odometer Discrepancy

Please notarize your sale. A second space is provided for notarizing an additional party to the transaction who may not be present at theinitial 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) ____________

This _____________ day of ______________ (year) ____________

Seller(s) signature(s)Buyer(s) signature(s)____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Seller(s) printed name(s)Buyer(s) printed name(s)____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Subscribed and sworn to before me:

Subscribed and sworn to before me:

This _____________ day of ______________ (year) _____________

This _____________ day of ______________ (year) ____________

Notary Public signature

Notary Public signature__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Notary Public printed name

Notary Public printed name__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________My Commission Expires ____________________________________My Commission Expires ___________________________________

Place Seal Here

Place Seal HereFor more information, please call: 410-768-7000 (to speak with a customer DJHQW).
TTY for the hearing impaired: 1-800-492-4575. Visit our website at: www.MVA.Maryland.gov

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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 SECUREDPARTY 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 CAPACITYDATE OF RELEASE

NAME AND ADDRESS OF SECURED PARTIES

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Example 6Motor Vehicle Administration
6601 Ritchie Highway, N.E.
Glen Burnie, Maryland 21062

VR-103 (06-13)$SSOLFDWLRQIRU0DU\ODQG*LIW&HUWLğFDWLRQSee reverse side for important information
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.
SpouseMother
Stepmother
Mother-in-law

FatherStepfather
Father-in-law
Grandfather

Son
Adopted son
Stepson
Son-in-law

Daughter
Adopted Daughter
Stepdaughter
Daughter-in-law

SisterHalf Sister
Brother
Half BrotherGrandmotherGrandchild*Uncle*Aunt*For more information please see other side of page.
If last names are not the same, proof of relationship must be submitted.
To be completed by giver(s) of vehicle:
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`LHYTHRL=LOPJSL0KLU[PMPJH[PVU5\TILY FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF
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Federal and State law requires that you state the mileage in connection with this transaction. Failure to complete orproviding a false statement may result in fines and/or imprisonment. I certify to the best of my knowledge that the odometerreading is the actual mileage of the vehicle unless one of the following statements is checked:

Odometer Reading(no tenths)

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.

Signature of Giver

Signature of Co-GiverTo be completed by recipient(s) of vehicle: I/we certify under penalty of perjury that all statements made herein are true andcorrect 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.

Signature of Receiver

Signature of Co-Receiver(continued on reverse)

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
6601 Ritchie Highway, N.E.
Glen Burnie, Maryland 21062

VR-299 (04-10)

Gift Title Transfer frRP$XQW8QFOHWR1LHFHDQGRU1HSKHZŋ&HUWLğHG6WDWHPHQW

An Aunt/Uncle who is at least 65 years of age should submit this completed form along with a
JVTWSL[LK=9(WWSPJH[PVUMVY4HY`SHUK.PM[*LY[PÄJH[PVU^OLU[YHUZMLYYPUNV^ULYZOPWVMH
vehicle to a Niece and/or Nephew as proof of the relationship.

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Title Number

VLOPJSL0KLU[PÄJH[PVU5\TILY

Year

Make & Model

Statement of Fact:(Describe how your Niece and/or Nephew is related to you.)I/we certify, under penalty of perjury, that the statements made herein are true and correct to thebest of my knowledge, information and belief.

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Giver’s Signature

Date_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Co-Giver’s Signature

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 8Motor Vehicle Administration
6601 Ritchie Highway, N.E.
Glen Burnie, Maryland 21062

VR-005 (06-13)

APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF TITLE
READ INSTRUCTIONS ON REVERSE SIDEAPPLICANT’S FIRST NAMEMIDDLELASTAPPLICANT’S SOUNDEX/MARYLAND DRIVER’S LICENSE NO.

CO-APPLICANT’S FIRST NAMEDATE OF BIRTHMONTHAPPLICANT’S STREET ADDRESSCOUNTYDAYZIP CODELASTDATE OF BIRTH

YEAR

MONTH

CITY OR TOWNSTATE

MIDDLE

CO-APPLICANT’S SOUNDEX/MARYLAND DRIVER’S LICENSE NO. / FEIN #CO-APPLICANT’S STREET ADDRESSEMAIL ADDRESSCOUNTYSTATEIS THE VEHICLE TO BE TITLED AS JOINT TENANTS OR TENANTS BY ENTIRETIES?

DAY

YEAR

CITY OR TOWNZIP CODEEMAIL ADDRESSJOINT TENANTS

TENANTS BY ENTIRETIESVEHICLE DESCRIPTION
MAKE OF VEHICLE

MODEL YEARNEW VEHICLE

BODY STYLE

MODEL NO.

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

USED VEHICLE
MODEL YEARTWO STAGE VEHICLECOMPLETE MAKE & YEARFOR EACH VEHICLE
TRUCK
G.V.W.

MAKE OF VEHICLETRUCK TRACTOR
G.C.W.

BUS

AXLES# OF CYLINDERSTYPE OF FUEL

UNIT #TRAILER (SPECIFY LENGTH)

MOTORCYCLE
ENGINE NO.

SEATS

MOTOR CARRIER #ENGINE SIZE (C.C.)

TYPE OF TRAILER

G.V.W.

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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NAME OF SECURED PARTY

STREET ADDRESS OF SECURED PARTY

CITY OR TOWNSTATEZIP CODEKIND OF LIEN (DESCRIBE)AMOUNT OF LIENDATE OF LIEN

ACCOUNT NUMBER

PURCHASE INFORMATION FOR TAX PURPOSES – SEE INFORMATION ON REVERSE SIDEIF VEHICLE RECENTLY PURCHASEDMD. EXCISETAX 6% OF$_______________________
FULL PURCHASE PRICEMARYLAND DEALER’S CERTIFICATIONI hereby certify, under penalty of perjury, that the purchase price represents the fullamount paid for this vehicle.
Date of Delivery
DEALER’S NUMBER

DEALERS ONLYCERTIFIEDSELLING PRICE
TRADE-IN ALLOWANCEN UTAXABLE PRICE

NAME OF DEALERSHIPATTACH A NOTARIZED BILL OF SALE SIGNED BY
SELLER(S) AND PURCHASER(S)GROSS TAX COLLECTED
SIGNATURE OF DEALER

DATE
COLL. FEE .6% OF GROSS OR $12 MAX. FEE ALLOW.

VIN OF TRADE-IN _______________________________________________ _________________________ STATE ___________________________________________&RPSOHWHWKLVVHFWLRQLQLWVHQWLUHW\LI\RXTXDOLI\IRUDQ([FLVH7D[&UHGLWLQWKLV6WDWH,ZHKDYHEHHQUHVLGHQW V LQ0DU\ODQGIRUDSSUR[LPDWHO\BBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBB NET TAX REMITTED,ZHODVWUHJLVWHUHGWKLVYHKLFOHLQBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBDQGSDLGBBBBBBBBBBBWD[ LIQRWD[SDLGZULWHq121(r Check here if active duty military.

APPLICATION FOR NEW REGISTRATION PLATES OR TRANSFER OF REGISTRATION PLATES
I/we do hereby make application for:other state?

Yes

No

New Tags

Transfer of Tags

Title Only

Is this vehicle to be operated for short term rental?

Yes

Is your motor vehicle now suspended or revoked in this or any
No

If transferring plates, complete below:

TAG NO. __________________________________ and STICKER NO. ___________________________ 7KHYHKLFOHWRZKLFKWKHVHSODWHVZHUHDIĺ[HGKDVEHHQVROG
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 inĺQHVDQGRULPSULVRQPHQW
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:
ODOMETER READING _____________________ (NO TENTHS)

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2. The odometer reading is not the actual mileage. WARNING – ODOMETER DISCREPANCY.

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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 andcertify 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 ______________________________________________________ Printed Name of Co-Applicant__________________________________
Witness my/our Hand(s) and Seal(s) this ______________ day of ________________ year _______________________
Signature of Co-Signer _________________________________________________________ Relationship __________________________________________________
6RXQGH[______________________________________________________________________ DateofBirth __________________________________________________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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For More Information Call
410-768-7000
To Speak to a Customer AgentFor 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

VR-315 (04-14)