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If the vehicle is titled in your name alone, then upon your death, the vehicle must go through the probate process for your executor to either sell or retitle your vehicle.

You can apply for a title (and registration) in person at any of the MVA's full service branch offices. You also can mail the documents to the MVA's Mail in Title Unit in the Glen Burnie office, or go to an MVA licensed tag and title service where they will assist you in applying.

A vehicle owner can designate a beneficiary to receive ownership of a Maryland titled vehicle upon their death. Since the designation is made prior to the death of the individual, the vehicle will not be considered part of the estate, therefore Letters of Administration will not be required for transfer.

Gifting a car has two specific changes that you need to be aware of. Firstly, the purchase price of the car has to be marked as “Gift” on the Bill of Sale (Form VR-181). You and the family member you're gifting the car to must both complete Form VR-103, Application for Maryland Gift Certification.

You can also apply online to obtain a duplicate registration.

To complete the Maryland car title transfer form, you will need to provide the following info: Name and address of the buyer and current car owner. Date of sale. Car mileage, condition, and purchase price. Odometer reading. Completed a bill of sale. Completed Certificate of Title (VR-005) Government-issued photo ID.

Maryland law requires that you must return your license plates and get an MVA receipt before you cancel your vehicle or trailers insurance. A fine of $150 for the first month and $7 per day may be imposed until the issue is resolved. And, under certain circumstances you may be eligible for a partial refund.

Mail your license plates to MDOT MVA headquarters, Attn: CRTR, 6601 Ritchie Highway N.E., Glen Burnie, MD 21062. Sending tags by certified mail with return receipt requested is recommended. Return tags to any MDOT MVA authorized tag and title service.

The family member needs the title, a certified copy of the death certificate or the letter (form VR-278 or VR-264P) sent by the MVA notifying the surviving vehicle owner that the title must be transferred to remove the deceased owners name.