# COMAR Title 11 — Department of Transportation

## Subtitle 15 — Motor Vehicle Administration — Vehicle Registration

### Chapter 14 — Certificates of Title

#### Regulation .15 Vehicle Titled by Survivor When Co-owner is Deceased.

*COMAR 11.15.14.15*

A. A joint tenant or joint tenants applying for a certificate of title by right of survivorship shall provide the Administration with:

  (1) If the Maryland Department of Health has not made electronic notification to the Administration of the deceased, a certified death certificate for the deceased co-owner;

  (2) A completed application for certificate of title; and

  (3) The title from the Administration bearing the names of the decedent and the applicant or applicants as co-owners.

B. The Administration shall refuse to issue a title if the:

  (1) Required documents and information are not furnished or are incomplete; or

  (2) Applicant's signature is signed by an individual to whom power of attorney is granted and the power of attorney is not furnished.