§ 13–406
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Transp. § 13-406 (2026)
Title 13. Vehicle Laws -- Certificates of Title and Registration of Vehicles
Subtitle 4. Registration of Vehicles
§ 13–406LinkCopy Citation
The Administration shall refuse to register or transfer the registration of any vehicle if:
(1)
The application contains any false or fraudulent statement;
(2)
The applicant has failed to furnish information or documents required or requested by the Administration;
(3)
Any required fee has not been paid;
(4)
The applicant is not entitled to registration of the vehicle under the Maryland Vehicle Law;
(5)
The vehicle is mechanically unfit or unsafe to be operated on the highways;
(6)
The registration of the vehicle is suspended or revoked;
(7)
A warrant for a motor vehicle violation under the Maryland Vehicle Law has been issued against the applicant and has not been served on the applicant;
(8)
Subject to § 13–406.1 of this subtitle, the applicant is named in an outstanding arrest warrant;
(9)
The Administration has reasonable grounds to believe:
(i)
That the vehicle is stolen;
(ii)
That the grant or transfer of registration would be a fraud against another person; or
(iii)
That the vehicle does not comply with Title 2, Subtitle 11 of the Environment Article or any regulations adopted under that subtitle; or
(10)
The gross vehicle weight is 55,000 pounds or over and the applicant has failed to furnish proof of payment of the Federal Heavy Vehicle Use Tax.