§ 13–104
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Transp. § 13-104 (2026)
Title 13. Vehicle Laws -- Certificates of Title and Registration of Vehicles
Subtitle 1. Certificates of Title
§ 13–104LinkCopy Citation
(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 electronic transmission under § 13–610 of this title.
(3)
The owner of a motor scooter or moped shall certify at the time of titling that the motor scooter or moped is covered by the required security described in § 17–103 of this article.
(b)
(1)
Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Administration may not issue a certificate of title to any individual who is not at least 18 years old.
(2)
The Administration may issue a certificate of title to an individual under the age of 18 years if the individual submits an application for a certificate of title that is cosigned by:
(i)
A parent or guardian of the applicant; or
(ii)
If the applicant has no parent or guardian or is married, an adult employer of the applicant or any other responsible adult.
(3)
The individual cosigning the application of a minor under this subsection shall certify that the statements made in the application are true to the best of the cosigner’s knowledge, information, and belief.
(c)
The application shall contain:
(1)
The full name and Maryland address of the owner, including:
(i)
If the owner is an individual, the owner’s Maryland residence and mailing addresses;
(ii)
If the owner is a business firm, association, or corporation, its federal identification number and:
(1)
Its business address in this State; or
(2)
The name and address of its resident agent in this State;
(iii)
If the owner is a partnership or joint venture, the name of each partner or joint venturer;
(iv)
If the owner is an unincorporated association, joint stock company, or other group described in § 6–406 of the Courts Article, the name and address of a resident agent on whom service may be made in any lawsuit arising out of the ownership, maintenance, or use of the vehicle; and
(v)
If the owner is a trustee, the address of the trust in this State and the name and address of a person in this State on whom service may be made in any lawsuit arising out of the ownership, maintenance, or use of the vehicle;
(2)
(i)
If the owner is an individual, the owner’s date of birth; and
(ii)
If the owner is a partnership or joint venture, the date of birth of each partner or joint venturer;
(3)
A description of the vehicle, including:
(i)
To the extent that the information exists, its make, model, year, vehicle identification number, type of body, and number of cylinders;
(ii)
If the vehicle is a two–stage vehicle:
(1)
The make and year of the first stage; and
(2)
The make, model, and year of the second stage;
(iii)
If the vehicle is a motorcycle with an engine manufactured on or after January 1, 1977, the identifying number of the engine; and
(iv)
Any other information that the Administration requires;
(4)
A statement of:
(i)
The applicant’s title to and each security interest in the vehicle; and
(ii)
The name and address of each secured party with any security interest in the vehicle and the nature and order of priority of that interest;
(5)
If the sole individual owner of a motor vehicle designates a transfer–on–death beneficiary under § 13–115 of this subtitle, the name and mailing address of the beneficiary; and
(6)
Any other information that the Administration reasonably requires to determine if the owner is entitled to a certificate of title.
(d)
The application shall be signed by:
(1)
Each owner who is an individual;
(2)
The individual cosigning the application on behalf of a minor in accordance with subsection (b) of this section;
(3)
An officer or authorized agent of the owner, if the owner is a business firm, association, or corporation;
(4)
A partner or joint venturer, if the owner is a partnership or joint venture;
(5)
An officer or authorized agent, if the owner is an unincorporated association, joint stock company, or other group described in § 6–406 of the Courts Article; or
(6)
A trustee, if the owner is a trust.
(e)
The application shall be accompanied by each certificate of title of the vehicle that previously may have been issued by this or any other state and still is outstanding.