Hello, friends in Maryland! If you’ve just purchased a vehicle via private sale, you’ll need to register the car/truck/SUV/motorcycle in order to drive it legally on the state’s highways and byways. If this is your first time registering a set of wheels, or if you need a refresher, you’re in luck! In this article we’ll walk you through how to register a vehicle in Maryland online with eTags.
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We’ll cover the following key points:
- Requirements for registering a vehicle
- Which documents you’ll need
- How to get your new Maryland registration online with eTags
Registering a Vehicle in Maryland
Requirements For Registering a Vehicle
Before you can begin the registration process, make sure that you’re prepared. You will need your Maryland Certificate of Title in your name. If the title has not been signed over to you yet, you can transfer your Maryland title quickly and easily online with eTags.
Necessary Documents
In addition to your title, gather the rest of your supporting documents as follows:
- Your Maryland driver’s license
- Local auto insurance coverage that meets the state minimum requirements. The current guidelines are:
- $30,000 for bodily injury per person
- $60,000 for bodily injury per accident
- $15,000 for property damage
- A passing safety inspection. For further information on emissions testing guidelines, click here.

Register a Vehicle in Maryland Online with eTags
At eTags, we make it easy to get your new ride tagged and roadworthy. Take these easy steps to get your car registered and driving in no time:
Step One.
Visit eTags.com, select Maryland as your state of residence from our pop-up menu, and choose New Registration.
Step Two.
Follow the prompts on each subsequent screen, allowing our user-friendly platform to guide you through the process with clear and concise instructions.
Please have the necessary information ready:
- VIN (vehicle identification number)
- Vehicle make, model, and year
- A working email address and mobile phone number
- The vehicle owner’s full legal name. For an individual (or joint owners) please provide the full first and last name. For a business, enter the complete company name.
- A shipping address
Step Three.
Review your order details and personal information. If everything looks good, you can look over our terms and conditions, choose your preferred payment type (credit card or PayPal) and complete your transaction.
New Registration in Maryland: A How-To Guide

FAQs
Can I register a vehicle if the title is not in my name?
No. You must first have the title signed over to you before you can obtain license plates and registration. For title and registration transfers, click here and follow the Transfer Title prompts.
Can I drive my car with just a title?
No. A title is not enough to make a vehicle road legal. You must register your car in order to drive in compliance with Maryland law.
Can I get Maryland vehicle registration online?
Yes! You can order new registration for a vehicle that’s already titled in your name seamlessly online with eTags.com.
It’s that simple! Skip the lines, the wait, the hassle of DMV appointments, and let eTags make registering your Maryland vehicle simple. Of course, if at any point during this process you need a hand or have a question, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. Our title and tag experts are ready to lend a hand. Because as always, at eTags, we’re here to help!