If you’re planning on moving to Maryland or if you’ve just relocated to The Old Line State and you’ve brought a car with you, you’ll need to transfer the certificate of title and obtain a new, local one. Luckily, this process is easy when you use eTags convenient online platform. In this article, we’ll walk you through what you’ll need and how to transfer your out-of-state vehicle title to Maryland.
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Before we get into the how-to, here are a few important factors to consider:
- New residents have sixty (60) days from the date of establishing residency in Maryland in which to obtain a new title (and registration)
- Out-of-state vehicles must pass a safety inspection
- In order to register and drive a vehicle from another state, new residents must secure local Maryland auto insurance
- If your out-of-state title has been lost or damaged, you will need to obtain a duplicate/replacement document from the DMV that issued the original document before you’re able to transfer it to Maryland.
How to Transfer Your Out-of-State Title to Maryland Online
Step One: Gather Your Documents
Please have the following documents ready to get started with your online title transfer:
- A passing emissions/safety inspections certificate
- Proof of local, valid auto insurance
- The vehicle title
- Proof of residency
- Maryland driver’s license

Step Two: Visit eTags.com
- Once you’ve gathered all the necessary paperwork, head over to our dedicated Maryland title transfer page and click Get Started Here.
- Select Transfer Your Title from the pop-up menu, then click Continue.
- On the following list, choose the service that best suits your specific needs. You will see that you can opt for a transfer that includes new registration, one that allows you transfer an existing Maryland plate (that is already in your name), or to transfer a title only. Click whichever of these choices is right for you, then click Next.
- Enter your VIN (vehicle identification number). This can be found on your certificate of title, on the driver’s side dashboard area of the vehicle’s windshield, and sometimes on the outer lower edge of the driver’s seat.
- Confirm your vehicle year and make. Then click Next.
- Enter the owner’s contact information. You will need both a working mobile phone number and email address.
- Provide the individual owner’s first and last name. If the owner is a business, enter the full company name.
- Fill in the shipping address. You may be asked to confirm these details. If everything looks good, click Next. Otherwise, hit the blue Back button to edit whatever needs correcting.

You’ve now reached your summary page. Take a moment to review the screen. You will see the summary of fees, your contact information, your order details, and your shipping address. If you need to make ang changes, click the blue Edit link in the corresponding area. If everything is correct, click the Checkout button.
This brings you to your payment page. You will see the total amount due as well as two payment options – credit card and PayPal. If you choose PayPal, you will be directed to their platform.
Please read over our terms and conditions, choose you method of payment and click Pay. And your order has been submitted!
Step Three: Reach Out to Us
If at any point during this process you need assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. Our Maryland title and tag experts are happy to lend a hand with whatever questions or concerns you might have. So, when it comes to title transfers, new registrations or transfers, renewals, replacements or more, skip the lines and get online. Because as always, at eTags, we’re here to help!
See Also: Renew Your Maryland Registration Online