Chapter 39. Electronic or Digital 24-Hour Registration
Regulation .01 Purpose.LinkCopy Citation
This chapter establishes the criteria for the owner of a vehicle to apply for, pay for, and receive an electronic or digital 24-hour registration for the purpose of operating a vehicle on a highway in the State of Maryland.
Regulation .02 Definitions.LinkCopy Citation
A.
In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.
B.
Terms Defined.
(1)
“Administration” means the Motor Vehicle Administration.
(2)
“Electronic or digital 24-hour registration” means an online transaction provided by Administration through online services.
Regulation .03 Application for Electronic or Digital 24-Hour Registration.LinkCopy Citation
A.
The owner of a vehicle that is not currently registered in the new owner’s name in the State and who wishes to use the vehicle on a Maryland State highway may apply for an electronic or digital 24-hour registration in a format prescribed by the Administration.
B.
An applicant for an electronic or digital 24-hour registration shall provide the Administration with a completed online application, the required fee set forth in COMAR 11.11.05, and proof of the following, as described in Regulation .04 of this chapter:
(1)
Identity;
(2)
Vehicle ownership; and
(3)
Insurance.
C.
An application for an electronic or digital 24-hour registration may be submitted through the Administration’s online services.
Regulation .04 Period of Validity.LinkCopy Citation
A.
An electronic or digital 24-hour registration shall:
(1)
Be valid for a period of 24-hours; and
(2)
Indicate the expiration date and time.
B.
The Administration may not issue more than one 24-hour registration for each vehicle sales transaction.
Regulation .05 Required Proofs.LinkCopy Citation
A.
As proof of identity, an applicant for an electronic or digital 24-hour registration shall furnish a valid State-issued ID or driver’s license.
B.
As proof of ownership, an applicant for an electronic or digital 24-hour registration shall provide a properly assigned certificate of title or other ownership documentation acceptable to the Administration.
C.
As proof of insurance, an applicant for an electronic or digital 24-hour registration shall provide proof that the vehicle for which the electronic or digital 24-hour registration is to be issued is covered by the minimum amount of vehicle liability insurance required by Transportation Article, §17-103, Annotated Code of Maryland.
Chapter annotations
Authority: Transportation Article, §§12-104(b) and 13-405.2, Annotated Code of Maryland
History: Effective date: October 31, 2022 (49:22 Md. R. 979)