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Titling Your Vehicle – You can apply for a Maryland title, and registration, in person at any of the MVA’s full service branch offices, You also can mail the documents to the MVA’s Out-of-State Title Unit, 6601 Ritchie Highway, Glen Burnie, MD 21062, or go to an MVA licensed tag and title servi​ce where they will assist you in applying.

Proof of ownership – This is the vehicle’s existing title that identifies you as the owner. If there is a lien against your out-of-state title:

Make an appointment​ to visit MDOT MVA. If you do not have the title document or certificate, the MVA will provide you with a letter (form # VR-056​ ) to send to your lien holder requesting the title(s) be sent to the MVA. Note: Please have the following information for the letter: Name of vehicle owner, MD address, phone number, VIN number, year, make of vehicle, lien holder’s name, lien holder’s address, lien holder’s fax number, state where currently registered/titled and lien account number. Upon receipt of the title document(s), the MVA will write or call you to inform you that we have received the title(s). We will inform you of the excise tax due and ask you to send your completed Application for Certificate of Title (form #VR-005), the MD Safety Inspection Certificate, and payment (check or money order made payable to the MVA) to the MVA. The check should include payment for the following:

Title fee Fee to record the lien Excise tax and tag fees

Ap plication form – The Application for Certificate of Title (form #VR-005) can be used to apply for both the vehicle’s title and registration. Be sure to include your insurance information. Your policy must conform to Maryland’s minimum liability insurance requirements, Maryland Safety Inspection Certificate – This Maryland State Police form certifies that your vehicle meets Maryland safety standards.

Certificate of inspection A Safety Inspection is required for all used cars, trucks, tractors, trailers, motorcycles, special equipment, and class “B” for hire vehicles being titled and registered in Maryland. They must be inspected by a licensed Maryland inspection station, such as automobile dealers, service stations and specialized automobile service centers. A certificate of inspection issued by the inspection station within the previous 90 days of the vehicle titling must accompany the Application for Title. To avoid delay, compare the vehicle identification number (VIN) entered on the inspection certificate with the VIN on the vehicle plus the vehicle ownership documents to make certain they agree. Altered inspection certificates will not be accepted.

​Und ​ ​​ er certain circumstances, additional information and/or forms may be required:

Proof of vehicle’s value – If the vehicle’s value cannot be identified by the MVA, you may need to submi ​​ t a bill of sale. For leased vehicles, a lease agreement may also be acceptable.

​ ​ Le a se​ agreement and proof of monthly lease payments (leased vehicles only) – If you have paid or are paying excise tax to another state through your lease payments, the documents may be needed to determine the amount of excise tax credit you may receive.

Lien information – If you borrowed money to buy the vehicle, lien information may need to be recorded on the application. The MVA form entitled Security Interest Filing (form #VR-217) must be used if a second lien is placed against the title.

Lien release – If your title indicates that a lien exists, you must make arrangements with the lien holder to pay off the loan (lien) or the MVA will file the lien against your new title (i.e., transfer the lien).Power of attorney – If someone other than you, the new owner, is signing the titling forms for you, this document is required.

How much does it cost to register and title a motorcycle in Maryland?

Vehicle Registration Fees

Additional/Duplicate Registration Card/Sticker	$5.00
Title Certificate Fee Moped / Motor Scooter	$20.00
Title Certificate – New / Used	$100.00
Titling Tax – Based on Fair Market Value	6%
– minimum tax	($38.40)

Do I need a bill of sale for a motorcycle in Maryland?

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 side 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. ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP FORM If the title has been lost or destroyed, a duplicate title can be obtained by completing an MVA Application for Duplicate Certificate of Title (form # VR-018). Record the odometer mileage under the “Assignment of Ownership” section on the “Certificate of Title”. 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.

Is a Notary or a “Bill of Sale” Needed? You will need a notary, witnessing both the buyer(s) and seller(s) signatures, if you present a bill of sale to complete your transaction. On the “Maryland Certificate of Title” there is a space for the purchase price, and you will not need a bill of sale, unless the vehicle is 7 years old or newer and the vehicle is being sold for less than the book value.

A notarized MVA Bill of Sale​ (form # VR-181) is needed if the sale price is less than the vehicle’s book value and the vehicle is 7 years old or newer. Please call the MVA’s Customer Service Center at 1-410-768-7000 to verify the vehicle’s book value. A notarized MVA “Bill of Sale” is not needed if the vehicle’s sale price is more than the vehicle’s book value or the vehicle is over 7 years old. If a notarized “Bill of Sale” is not presented and the purchase price of the vehicle is within $500 of the retail value as shown in the National Publication of Used Car Values, MVA will accept the purchase price as completed on the title.

Always Provide to the Buyer the Original Title, and the Original Security of Interest Filing, so that the Buyer Will Have Evidence that the Vehicle Being Sold Has Been Paid Off in Order to Obtain the New Title.

If there was a lien on the vehicle, to prove the vehicle has been paid off, the “Notice of Security Interest Filing” is needed by the MVA, and the original Notice of Security Interest Filing must be submitted by the buyer to the MVA in order for the new Title to be issued. 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 institutions 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). The lien on the vehicle must be paid off by the seller prior to transferring ownership. If the vehicle has not been paid off, the seller must contact the financial institution to arrange final payment in order to be released from the lien. Once the lien has been satisfied, the institution will send a letter to you that is signed by the financial institution’s authorized agent releasing the lien on the vehicle or a signed “Notice of Security Interest Filing”. Note to Sellers: Once the new Title has been created for the buyer, your old Title and Security of Interest Filing documents will be destroyed.

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 day a vehicle is not insured. 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.​

How do I register my own bike?

Go to the RTO with all your documents and the bike and get confirmation and verification that everything is as per the RTO guidelines. Once the RTO has approved the modifications, get the changes marked in your RC book by the relevant RTO official.

Do you need a motorcycle license to register a motorcycle in MD?

Private Motorcycle Sales – Maryland residents who purchase a used motorcycle from a private seller, must register their motorcycle with the Motor Vehicle Administration themselves. Residents in Maryland need the following items to register their motorcycle at a local MVA branch:

The signed-over motorcycle title or Manufacturer’s Certificate of Origin, with the odometer reading disclosed.

(If the title has no room, submit an Odometer Disclosure Statement ( Form VR-197 ).)

A bill of sale to record the purchase price.A notarized Bill of Sale ( Form VR-181 ) IF:

The motorcycle is under 7 years old.

The sale price is under book value by $500 or more.

You want to pay taxes based on the sale price instead of the book value.

A safety inspection certificate.

The following completed forms:

Application for Certificate of Title ( Form VR-005 ).Motorcycle Equipment Certification ( Form VR-094 ).Proof of Maryland motorcycle insurance.Valid motorcycle license.Payment for the $104 base fee plus any other applicable taxes or fees

Once the motorcycle is registered with the MVA, Maryland registration is good for 2 years, after which residents of this state will renew using the standard renewal process.

Is it OK to buy motorcycle without deed of sale?

Make sure the registration is up to date – The first thing you have to ensure when buying a used motorcycle—regardless of whether or not it has an open deed of sale—is to ensure that it’s registration papers are complete and up to date. Under no circumstances should you purchase a motorcycle with incomplete documents, such as a missing OR or CR, or worse, no original documents whatsoever.

Does a bill of sale need to be notarized in Maryland?

Steps for the buyer and seller – 1. Buyer and Seller: Be sure the buyer understands that the sale is “as is.” In Maryland, an inspection is required before the buyer can register the car. This responsibility generally falls to the buyer, since the buyer is the one seeking to register the car.

• You may wish to state in writing that the car is being sold “as is.” 2.
• Buyer and Seller: The seller should park the car on the property of the buyer, or in some place where the buyer can legally keep it.
• An unregistered car can be ticketed if it is parked in a public place.) The buyer can also have the car picked up by a tow truck.3.

Buyer and Seller: Sign over the title and receive cash.4. Buyer and Seller: Bill of Sale options: (Required by law for newer cars being sold cheaply) a. If the car is older than 7 years, OR if the car is being sold for the blue book value, or more, you are NOT required to use a notarized Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) Bill of Sale.b.

What is the legal requirement for a motorcycle number plate?

Where should a motorbike number plate be displayed? It’s a legal requirement that you should display your number plate on the back of your motorbike. However, if your bike was registered before 1 September 2001, you can also display a number on the front, although there is no legal requirement to do this.

How do I register a motorcycle in Utah?

To register a vehicle with the Utah Department of Motor Vehicles (UT DMV), visit the closest office location with the vehicle title, driver’s license, proof of insurance, and certificate of inspection if required. The registration fee is based on the vehicle’s year and weight, plus the resident’s county of residence.

How much does it cost to register a motorcycle in Colorado?

Vehicle Registration The requirements for completing vehicle registration can be found, Vehicles in Colorado are registered for a 12‑month period, with registration expiring on the last day of the month of the 12‑month registration period. Certain vehicles (utility trailers, special mobile machinery) qualify for a five‑year registration period.

1. Finally, vehicles may be registered at intervals less than one year in order allow a multi‑vehicle owner’s registrations to expire simultaneously.
2. Persons titling or registering a vehicle in Colorado pay registration fees and surcharges, specific ownership taxes, and title fees.
3. Registration fees are based on the empty weight and type of vehicle.

The table below provides a summary of fees and their use. Motor Vehicle Fees

Motor Vehicle Fee	Fee Amount	Use
Registration Fee	● $3.00 for motorcycles ● $6.00 for passenger vehicles up to 2,000 pounds, plus $0.20 extra per 100 pounds up to 4,500 pounds; and ● $12.50 for passenger vehicles 4,500 pounds or more, plus $0.60 each additional 100 pounds	This fee is credited to the Highway Users Tax Fund. (Section 42‑3‑306 (2), C.R.S.)
Road Safety Surcharge	● $16.00 for motorcycles and vehicles weighing 2,000 pounds or less; ● $23.00 for vehicles weighing 2,001 to 5,000 pounds; ● $28.00 for vehicles weighing 5,001 to 10,000 pounds; ● $37.00 for passenger buses and vehicles weighing 10,001 to 16,000 pounds; and ● $39.00 for vehicles weighing more than 16,000 pounds.	This fee is credited to the Highway Users Tax Fund. (Section 43‑4‑804 (1), C.R.S.)
Bridge Safety Surcharge	● $13.00 maximum surcharge for motorcycles, trailer coaches, multipurpose trailers, and vehicles weighing 2,000 pounds or less; ● $18.00 maximum surcharge for vehicles weighing 2,001 to 5,000 pounds; ● $23.00 maximum surcharge for vehicles weighing 5,001 to 10,000 pounds; ● $29.00 maximum surcharge for vehicles weighing 10,001 to 16,000 pounds or passenger buses; and ● $32.00 maximum surcharge for vehicles weighing more than 16,000 pounds.	This fee is credited to the Bridge Special Fund. The Bridge Safety Surcharge has scheduled fee increases set for subsequent fiscal years. (Section 43‑4‑805 (3)(a), C.R.S.)
Public Highway Authority Fee		This fee is collected annually for vehicles registered within public highway authority boundaries. The fee is applied to the financing, construction, operation, or maintenance of public highways. (Section 43‑4‑506 (1)(k), C.R.S)
Emissions Control Fees	● $0.50 for all vehicles, plus $0.70 extra, to be collected and retained by the county, for vehicles in the emissions program area; and ● $1.50 for vehicles in the emissions program area.	These fees are assessed at registration and are credited to the AIR account. The fees are used for emissions program enforcement efforts and administration of the program by the Department of Public Health and Environment and the Department of Revenue. (Section 42‑3‑304 (18)(a) and (18)(b), C.R.S.)
Additional Highway Fee (based on the age of the vehicle)	● $12.00 for vehicles under 7 years old; ● $10.00 for vehicles between 7 and 10 years old; and ● $7.00 for vehicles 11 years old and older	All fees are credited to the Highway Users Tax Fund. (Section 42‑3‑306 (2)(b)(II), C.R.S.)
Emergency Medical Services Fee	● $2.00	This fee is credited to the Emergency Medical Services Account in the Highway Users Tax Fund. (Section 42‑3‑304 (21), C.R.S.)
Additional Registration Fee	● $0.50 for motor vehicles not exempted from the Motorist Insurance Identification Fee; and ● $0.10 for motor vehicles exempted from the Motorist Insurance Identification Fee.	This fee is credited to the Colorado State Titling and Registration Account in the Highway Users Tax Fund. (Section 42‑3‑306 (14)(a), C.R.S.)
Motorist Insurance Identification Fee	● adjusted annually	This fee is credited to Colorado State Titling and Registration Account. (Section 42‑1‑211 (2), C.R.S.)
Motorcycle Surcharge Fee	● $4.00	This fee is collected for all motorcycle registrations and credited to the Motorcycle Operator Safety Training Fund. (Section 42‑3‑304 (4),C.R.S.)
Diesel Fee	● $10.00	This fee is collected for all qualified diesel vehicles registering within the AIR program area and credited to the AIR account. (Section 42‑3‑304 (20), C.R.S)
Peace Officers Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Board Fee	● $1.00	This fee is collected at registration on Class A, B, and C vehicles to support the training activities of the P.O.S.T. Board. (Section 42‑3‑304 (24), C.R.S)
County Road and Bridge Fees	● $1.50	This fee is collected for the maintenance of county highways, roads, and bridges. (Section 42‑3‑310, C.R.S.).
Plug‑in Electric Vehicle Fee	● $50.00	This fee is collected annually on plug‑in electric vehicles. $30 of the fee is credited to the Highway Users Tax Fund, and $20 is credited to the electric vehicle grant fund. (Section 42‑3‑304 (25), C.R.S.)
Prepared by Legislative Council Staff

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