§ 13–106
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Transp. § 13-106 (2026)
Title 13. Vehicle Laws -- Certificates of Title and Registration of Vehicles
Subtitle 1. Certificates of Title
§ 13–106LinkCopy Citation
(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 it issues, as follows:
(1)
Under a distinctive title number assigned to the vehicle;
(2)
Under the vehicle identification number of the vehicle or, if a distinguishing number has been assigned to it, under the distinguishing number; and
(3)
Under any other method that the Administration determines.
(c)
Upon receipt with the application for a certificate of title, the Administration shall maintain a record of the following documents as a part of its certificate of title records for a motor vehicle:
(1)
A notice from a dealer under § 14–1502(f)(1) of the Commercial Law Article;
(2)
A notice from a manufacturer or factory branch under § 14–1502(f)(2) of the Commercial Law Article; and
(3)
A manufacturer’s disclosure form provided to the Administration under § 14–1502(g) of the Commercial Law Article.
(d)
(1)
The Administration shall issue a permanent decal to the owner of a motor scooter or moped for which a certificate of title is issued.
(2)
An owner of a motor scooter or moped for which a certificate of title is issued shall display the decal on the vehicle as prescribed by the Administration.
(3)
A decal shall display a unique number sequence assigned by the Administration.
(4)
The Administration:
(i)
Shall establish a fee of $5 for a decal; and
(ii)
May adopt regulations to implement this section.