In this subtitle, “certificate of origin” means a certification by the manufacturer, on a form that the Administration approves, that: (1) Certifies that the vehicle described in it has been transferred to the dealer or other person named and that the transfer is the first transfer of the vehicle in ordinary trade and commerce; and (2) Describes […]
Except as provided in § 13-102 of this subtitle, the owner of each vehicle that is in this State and for which the Administration has not issued a certificate of title shall apply to the Administration for a certificate of title of the vehicle.
A certificate of title is not required for: (1) A vehicle owned and used by the United States, unless it is registered in this State; (2) A new vehicle owned by a manufacturer or dealer and held for sale, even though incidentally moved on the highway or used for purposes of testing or demonstration or used as […]
(a) The owner of farm equipment or special mobile equipment may apply for and obtain a certificate of title for the farm equipment or special mobile equipment. (b) All of the provisions of this title are applicable to a certificate of title issued under this section, except that: (1) A person who receives a transfer of an interest […]
(a) (1) The application for a certificate of title of a vehicle shall be made by the owner of the vehicle on the form that the Administration requires. (2) Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, an application for a certificate of title of an off–highway recreational vehicle, a motor scooter, or a moped shall be made by […]
If an application for a certificate of title is for a new vehicle, the application also shall be accompanied by: (1) The manufacturer’s certificate of origin for the vehicle, assigned by the transferor to the transferee; or (2) If the vehicle was acquired in another state or country the laws of which do not provide for a […]
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Essential parts” means all integral and body parts, whether new or used, the removal, addition, alteration, or substitution of which would tend to conceal the identity of the vehicle or substantially alter its appearance, model, type, or mode of operation. (3) “Reconstructed vehicle” means any vehicle […]
On receiving an application for a certificate of title, the Administration shall check the vehicle identification number shown in the application for the vehicle: (1) Against the records of vehicles required to be kept by § 13-106 of this subtitle; and (2) Against the records of stolen vehicles required to be kept by § 14-105 of this […]
(a) The Administration shall: (1) File each application for a certificate of title that it receives; and (2) Issue a certificate of title of the vehicle if: (i) It finds that the applicant is entitled to the certificate of title; and (ii) It has received the required fees. (b) The Administration shall keep a record of all certificates of title that […]
If the vehicle identification number on a vehicle is destroyed or obliterated, the Administration may assign a distinguishing number to the vehicle and issue to its owner a stamped or special plate bearing the distinguishing number. The plate shall be affixed to the vehicle in the position that the Administration determines.
(a) Each certificate of title issued for a vehicle by the Administration shall contain: (1) The date issued; (2) The name and Maryland address of the owner of the vehicle; (3) The names and addresses of all secured parties, in the order of their priority as shown on the application or, if the application is based on a certificate […]
(a) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, when the Administration issues a certificate of title of a vehicle, it shall deliver the certificate of title by mailing it to the owner of the vehicle. (b) Notwithstanding subsection (a) of this section, where a vehicle has been repossessed by a lessor, lender, or credit grantor, the lessor, […]
(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, the Administration may develop and implement an electronic system for the issuance of certificates of title and shall develop and implement an electronic system for the recording and releasing of security interests. (b) The electronic system: (1) May provide for recording titling and registration data without the issuance of a […]
(a) (1) If the Administration is not satisfied as to the ownership of the vehicle or that every security interest in it has been disclosed, the Administration may register the vehicle, but shall either: (i) Withhold delivery of a certificate of title until the applicant presents documents reasonably sufficient to satisfy the Administration as to the applicant’s ownership […]
The Administration shall refuse to issue a certificate of title of a vehicle if: (1) The application contains any false or fraudulent statement; (2) The applicant has failed to furnish information or documents required by statute or regulations adopted by the Administration; (3) Any required fee has not been paid; (4) The applicant is not entitled to a certificate […]
(a) If a certificate of title is lost, the owner or the legal representative of the owner named in the certificate, as shown by the records of the Administration, promptly shall apply for and, after furnishing information satisfactory to the Administration and payment of the required fee, obtain a duplicate certificate of title. (b) If a certificate […]
(a) Except as provided in § 13-113 of this subtitle, if an owner transfers his interest in a vehicle, other than by the creation of a security interest, the owner shall, at the time of the delivery of the vehicle, execute an assignment and warranty of title to the transferee, with a statement of each security […]
(a) If the transferee of a vehicle is a licensed dealer who holds the vehicle for sale, the dealer shall, within 20 days of the date of the transfer to the dealer of the vehicle, obtain the certificate of title of the vehicle, which shall contain an assignment and warranty of title executed by the former […]
(a) At the time that any manufacturer or distributor transfers a new vehicle to a dealer, the manufacturer or distributor shall give the dealer a manufacturer’s certificate of origin for the vehicle. (b) At the time that any dealer transfers a new vehicle to another dealer, the transferring dealer shall assign the manufacturer’s certificate of origin for […]
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Completed vehicle” means a two-stage vehicle that does not require any additional manufacturing operation to perform its intended function, except for the addition of readily attachable components or minor finishing operations. (3) “First-stage manufacturer” means: (i) Any person who manufactures an incomplete vehicle; (ii) Any person who distributes […]
