§ 13–107
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Transp. § 13-107 (2026)
Title 13. Vehicle Laws -- Certificates of Title and Registration of Vehicles
Subtitle 1. Certificates of Title
§ 13–107LinkCopy Citation
(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 of title, as shown on the certificate;
(4)
The title number assigned to the vehicle;
(5)
A description of the vehicle including, to the extent that the information exists, its make, model, year, vehicle identification number, and type of body;
(6)
In the case of a vehicle returned to the manufacturer or factory branch under Title 14, Subtitle 15 of the Commercial Law Article and subsequently retitled in the State, a permanent notation that informs all subsequent transferees that:
(i)
Prior to its sale to the transferee, the vehicle was returned to the manufacturer or factory branch under the Automotive Warranty Enforcement Act; and
(ii)
A history of the vehicle is on file with the Administration;
(7)
The classification or weight for which the vehicle is registered;
(8)
A notation indicating a beneficiary added under § 13–115 of this subtitle; and
(9)
Any other information that the Administration determines.
(b)
The certificate of title:
(1)
Shall contain forms for:
(i)
Assignment and warranty of title by the owner; and
(ii)
Assignment and warranty of title by a dealer; and
(2)
May contain forms for:
(i)
An application for a certificate of title by a transferee;
(ii)
The naming of secured parties; and
(iii)
The assignment or release of security interests.
(c)
A certificate of title issued by the Administration is prima facie evidence of the facts appearing on it.
(d)
A certificate of title for a vehicle is not subject to garnishment, attachment, or execution, but this subsection does not prevent a lawful levy on the vehicle.