# COMAR Title 11 — Department of Transportation ## Subtitle 15 — Motor Vehicle Administration — Vehicle Registration ### Chapter 13 — Issuance of a Nonresident Permit **Authority:** Transportation Article, §§12-104(b) and 13-402.1, Annotated Code of Maryland **Administrative History:** Effective date: November 3, 1978 (5:22 Md. R. 1675) **Administrative History:** Regulation .01 amended effective March 21, 1988 (15:6 Md. R. 741); January 1, 1992 (18:25 Md. R. 2753) **Administrative History:** Regulation .03 amended effective March 21, 1988 (15:6 Md. R. 741) **Administrative History:** Regulations .01—.04 repealed and new Regulations .01—.08 adopted as an emergency provision effective October 13, 1992 (19:22 Md. R. 1980); emergency status extended at 20:7 Md. R. 637; emergency status expired October 8, 1993 **Administrative History:** Regulations .01—.04 repealed and new Regulations .01—.07 adopted effective September 13, 1993 (20:18 Md. R. 1432) **Administrative History:** Regulation .08 adopted effective February 13, 1995 (22:3 Md. R. 155) **Administrative History:** Regulation .08D adopted effective September 22, 1997 (24:19 Md. R. 1341) #### Regulation .01 Purpose and Scope. *COMAR 11.15.13.01* A. The purpose of these regulations is to require a nonresident who temporarily occupies or maintains a dwelling in this State for a period in excess of 30 days to obtain, upon application, a nonresident permit instead of registration. B. This chapter applies to the following: (1) An individual who is not a resident as defined in Transportation Article, §11-149, Annotated Code of Maryland, and COMAR 11.11.06.02; (2) An individual temporarily employed in Maryland for a period not to exceed 1 year; (3) A nonresident who is a student enrolled in an accredited school, college, or university in this State, a bordering state, or the District of Columbia, or who is serving a medical internship in this State for a period in excess of 30 days; (4) A member of the armed forces of the United States or of the United States Public Health Service serving on active duty in this State, an adjoining state, or the District of Columbia; or (5) A visitor or vacationer temporarily maintaining or occupying a dwelling in this State for a period not to exceed 1 year, and maintaining a permanent dwelling in another state. #### Regulation .02 Certification of Nonresidency. *COMAR 11.15.13.02* A. An applicant applying for a nonresident permit under this chapter shall provide proof satisfactory to the Administration of the applicant's nonresident status. B. Proof of Nonresidency. (1) An applicant temporarily employed in Maryland shall provide a letter on company letterhead from the applicant's employer indicating the length of the applicant's employment in Maryland. (2) An applicant who is a student shall provide: (a) Valid student identification; or (b) A college registration receipt indicating current enrollment. (3) An applicant who is a member of the armed forces of the United States shall provide: (a) A valid U.S. military identification card; or (b) Written verification from the applicant's commanding officer. (4) An applicant visiting or vacationing in Maryland shall provide a written statement setting forth the reason and length of stay in Maryland. #### Regulation .03 Evidence of Required Security. *COMAR 11.15.13.03* An applicant shall provide proof that the vehicle for which the permit is to be issued is covered by the minimum amount of vehicle liability insurance required by Transportation Article, §17-103, Annotated Code of Maryland. #### Regulation .04 Fees. *COMAR 11.15.13.04* A nonrefundable fee as set forth in COMAR 11.11.05 shall be assessed each time new or substitute nonresident permits are issued or renewed. This fee may not be prorated. #### Regulation .05 Placement of Permit. *COMAR 11.15.13.05* A. Upon receipt of the nonresident permit, the applicant shall affix the sticker to the inside of the front windshield in the lower right corner within a 7-inch square of the corner. B. On trailers, motorcycles, and any vehicle without a windshield, the nonresident permit shall be affixed in a position on the vehicle that is readily visible. #### Regulation .06 Nonresident Registration. *COMAR 11.15.13.06* The registration issued with the permit shall be kept with the vehicle and exhibited upon demand to any law enforcement personnel. #### Regulation .07 Expiration and Renewal of Nonresident Permit. *COMAR 11.15.13.07* A. A nonresident permit issued under Regulation .02B(1) and (4) of this chapter expires within 1 year of the issuance of the original permit and may not be renewed or reissued. B. A nonresident permit issued under Regulation .02B(2) of this chapter expires annually, but may be renewed if otherwise eligible under Transportation Article, §13-402.1(d), Annotated Code of Maryland. C. A nonresident permit issued under Regulation .02B(3) of this chapter may be renewed if the registration plates of the vehicle to which it is issued are valid. D. A nonresident permit issued under Regulation .02B(4) of this chapter is valid for a period not to exceed 6 months in any 1 calendar year. E. Upon expiration of the permit, the applicant shall apply for: (1) Maryland registration; or (2) A second nonresident permit if the: (a) Vehicle for which it is issued displays current registration plates certified by the owner's state or country, and (b) Applicant is eligible for a renewal under this regulation and Transportation Article, §13-402.1, Annotated Code of Maryland. #### Regulation .08 Issuance of a Nonresident Permit by an Agent. *COMAR 11.15.13.08* A. The Administration may designate agents to issue nonresident permits. B. An agent shall be a: (1) Maryland-accredited school, college, or university; (2) County government, as defined in COMAR 11.15.18.01; or (3) Municipality. C. Agents issuing nonresident permits shall ensure that applicants comply with the provisions of Regulations .01—.07 of this chapter. D. In addition to the fee set forth in Regulation .04 of this chapter, agents may collect and retain a fee not to exceed $4 to offset any expenses incurred in issuing nonresident permits.