# COMAR Title 11 — Department of Transportation

## Subtitle 15 — Motor Vehicle Administration — Vehicle Registration

### Chapter 16 — Issuance, Renewal, Display, and Expiration of Registrations

#### Regulation .01-1 Temporary Authorization Certificate.

*COMAR 11.15.16.01-1*

A. Issuance.

  (1) The Administration may issue a temporary authorization certificate permitting a vehicle to be driven:

    (a) Pending the issuance of current validation stickers; or

    (b) For a recognized event approved by the Administration.

  (2) The temporary authorization certificate shall be issued for a period not to exceed 15 days.

  (3) A temporary authorization certificate is not transferrable and may not be used on a vehicle other than the one to which it was issued.

  (4) A service fee may be charged for the issuance of a temporary authorization certificate.

B. The manufacturer, distributor, or dealer of a vehicle may apply to the Administration for the issuance of a temporary authorization certificate for the purpose of permitting a vehicle to be driven for a recognized event approved by the Administration.

C. The owner of a vehicle which is due for registration renewal may apply for renewal of the registration and obtain a temporary authorization certificate.