# COMAR Title 11 — Department of Transportation

## Subtitle 15 — Motor Vehicle Administration — Vehicle Registration

### Chapter 14 — Certificates of Title

#### Regulation .02 Definitions.

*COMAR 11.15.14.02*

A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

B. Terms Defined.

  (1) “Administration” means the Motor Vehicle Administration.

  (2) “Applicant” means the person requesting a certificate of title for a vehicle.

  (3) “ASED” means the Automotive Safety Enforcement Division of the Department of State Police.

  (4) “Bill of sale” means a written statement certifying the:

    (a) Ownership of something has been transferred; and

    (b) Exchange of property for an agreed sum of money or other valuable consideration.

  (5) Certificate of Title.

    (a) “Certificate of title” means a document or electronic record evidencing ownership and commonly associated with motor vehicles.

    (b) “Certificate of title” does not include a salvage certificate.

  (6) “Dealer” has the meaning stated in Transportation Article, §11-111, Annotated Code of Maryland.

  (7) “Vehicle” has the meaning stated in Transportation Article, §11-176, Annotated Code of Maryland.

  (8) “Vehicle identification number (VIN)” has the meaning stated in Transportation Article, §11-177, Annotated Code of Maryland.