{"id":23879,"date":"2024-05-09T12:40:14","date_gmt":"2024-05-09T12:40:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/?p=23879"},"modified":"2024-05-09T12:40:14","modified_gmt":"2024-05-09T12:40:14","slug":"moving-to-maryland-a-guide-to-all-things-automotive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/moving-to-maryland-a-guide-to-all-things-automotive\/","title":{"rendered":"Moving to Maryland: A Guide to All Things Automotive"},"content":{"rendered":"

Okay, so let\u2019s say you\u2019re moving to Maryland. Maybe you\u2019re in it for the diversity of nature, for the proximity to Washington D.C. and Six Flags, for the blue crabs, for sailing, for Old Bay on everything, for Harriet Tubman, for the Baltimore harbor, the Chesapeake Bay, the Orioles or the Ravens.\u00a0 Or maybe you just never recovered from just how good The Wire was.\u00a0 Whatever your reasons, and however passionate (or dispassionate\u2026we\u2019re not judging) you are about moving to the birthplace of Berger Cookies, moving takes a lot of effort, planning, and organization.\u00a0 And we thought we\u2019d pitch in, make your load a bit lighter.<\/p>\n

\"Maryland<\/p>\n

So that you\u2019ve got one less thing on your plate (and more room for local goodies) we thought we\u2019d give you a rundown of what it takes to bring your vehicle across state borders and into Maryland. With an out-of-state car, truck, or SUV, you will need to transfer your current title and convert it to a local MD title.\u00a0 In addition, you will need to obtain local MD license plates in order to drive your car legally.<\/p>\n

The first thing you will need to do is gather up all the necessary documents.<\/h2>\n

Proof of ownership in Maryland means that you will have to provide the title of the vehicle with your name listed on the front as the current owner. If you are not the current owner, you will need to complete the transfer of that title from your seller to you before you begin the process of converting to a Maryland title.<\/p>\n

If you happened to have lost or damaged your vehicle\u2019s title, you will need to apply for a duplicate title from your most recent state of residence.\u00a0 Once you have your title in hand, (and it is clean, original, and not a copy) you can then proceed.<\/p>\n

If you do not have a title in your possession because there is a lien on your vehicle, fret not. There is still a way to transfer your title to Maryland. You will simply have to contact the lienholder and request that a copy of the title be sent to the MVA.<\/p>\n

\"Auto<\/p>\n

The state of Maryland also requires that you present your registration documents as part of proving your ownership of the car\/truck\/SUV.\u00a0 Both your license plate(s) and your registration certificate will be needed in order to fill out the MVA form VR-005, which is the application for a title.<\/p>\n

When moving from another state, the Maryland Motor Vehicle Association (MVA)<\/a> will ask for a VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) verification as well as an official odometer reading.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Both of these attestations can be supplied during another pre-requisite for importing a car: the vehicle safety inspection.<\/p>\n

All cars, trucks, tractors, trailers, and motorcycles coming into Maryland are subject to a safety inspection.\u00a0 But take heart! \u00a0During this check-up at licensed inspection station \u2013 such as a car dealership, a service station, or a specialized auto service center \u2013 you can easily gather all three necessary elements. \u00a0So while it may seem like a lot of permission slips to gather, in actuality, they can all be collected at one place at one time!<\/p>\n

Once your vehicle is deemed road-worthy by the licensed inspection station, you will be issued a Certificate of Inspection. This certificate must be sought and issued within 90 days of filing your Application for Title.<\/p>\n

\"U.S.<\/p>\n

In addition to providing the aforementioned documentation and passing inspection certificate, in order to title and register your vehicle in the state of Maryland, the MVA will also require comprehensive automobile insurance.<\/p>\n

Your policy must provide meet the following minimums:<\/h2>\n