# Transportation (GTR)

## Title 13. Vehicle Laws -- Certificates of Title and Registration of Vehicles

### Subtitle 1. Certificates of Title

#### Section 13-103

(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 in the vehicle without knowledge of the certificate of title is not prejudiced by reason of the existence of the certificate; and

  (2) The perfection of a security interest under Subtitle 2 of this title is not effective until the secured party has complied with the applicable law that otherwise relates to the perfection of security interests in personal property.

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Md. Code Ann., Transp. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)