How to title a hot rod
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In Maryland, you can get a title with no problem if you can get the signature of the last registered owner for the vehicle. Barring that I do not know the process of obtaining a title with no previous owners signature for Maryland. | In Maryland, you can get a title with no problem if you can get the signature of the last registered owner for the vehicle. Barring that I do not know the process of obtaining a title with no previous owners signature for Maryland. | ||
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+ | Titling - Homemade, Two-Stage or Reconstructed Vehicle | ||
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+ | Explained below are the requirements for titling a “homemade” vehicle, a vehicle that was constructed by more than one | ||
+ | manufacturer (i.e., two-stage),and a reconstructed vehicle. These vehicles are unusual in that they were built either | ||
+ | by (or under the direction of) the vehicle’s owner or by more than one manufacturer. In most cases, the Maryland State Police | ||
+ | must inspect the vehicle before it can be titled. Inspections are performed | ||
+ | at the MVA’s Glen Burnie garage. | ||
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+ | The requirements for titling the following vehicles are separately discussed below: | ||
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+ | Glider Kit | ||
+ | Homemade trailer | ||
+ | Kit car | ||
+ | Kit trailer | ||
+ | Two-stage vehicle | ||
+ | Reconstructed vehicle | ||
+ | Homemade motorcycle | ||
+ | Fees: | ||
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+ | The fee for titling a vehicle typically includes a title fee, excise tax, and a security interest (lien) filing fee if required. | ||
+ | The fee for registration varies by the type of vehicle, its weight, and/or its intended use. See Fees for Registration Plates for more information. | ||
+ | Contact Information: | ||
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+ | MVA | ||
+ | Mail In Title Unit | ||
+ | 6601 Ritchie Highway, NE | ||
+ | Glen Burnie, MD 21062 | ||
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+ | MVA | ||
+ | Glen Burnie Branch Office | ||
+ | 6601 Ritchie Highway, NE | ||
+ | Glen Burnie, MD 21062 | ||
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+ | MVA Customer Service Center: | ||
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+ | 1-800-950-1MVA(1682) | ||
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+ | How do I title a glider kit? | ||
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+ | A glider kit consists of a truck frame, cab, front axle steering system and related accessories which are intended for assembly with an engine, | ||
+ | transmission drive line, rear suspension, rear axle and related accessories from another vehicle. The completed vehicle has the outward appearance of a new truck. | ||
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+ | You can apply for a title in person at the Glen Burnie branch office. Typically, you will need to submit the following documents: | ||
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+ | Proof of ownership – The ownership document must be for the vehicle frame used in building the glider kit: | ||
+ | If the frame is new (kits usually have a new frame included), the certificate of origin included with the kit is required. | ||
+ | If the frame is from a used vehicle, a title for the vehicle in your name or a title that has been properly assigned to you is required. | ||
+ | If the frame is from a salvaged vehicle, a salvage certificate in your name or a certificate that has been properly assigned to you is required. | ||
+ | Other documents that may establish ownership are: | ||
+ | Registration document and bill of sale – ONLY if the state from which the frame was obtained did not issue a title (usually because of the vehicle’s age). | ||
+ | Application – You may use either the back of the Maryland title, if applicable, or the Application for Certificate of Title to request the new title | ||
+ | (and registration, if applicable). When the Maryland title is used as the application form, complete the section entitled Application for Title and Registration. | ||
+ | Proof of purchase price – You must submit the bills of sale and/or receipts for all parts and labor. | ||
+ | Odometer disclosure statement - You may use the manufacturer's certificate of origin or the title to document the mileage of the vehicle. | ||
+ | A separate odometer disclosure statement may also be submitted. | ||
+ | Application for Assigned Vehicle Identification Number - A new vehicle identification number (VIN) will be assigned to the completed vehicle. | ||
+ | The Maryland State Police will install the new VIN plate after they have inspected it. | ||
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+ | How do I title a homemade trailer? | ||
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+ | A "homemade" trailer is a trailer that is built by someone other than a licensed manufacturer. | ||
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+ | You can apply for a title for a trailer that will carry 5,000 pounds or less 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. | ||
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+ | If the trailer will carry 5,001 pounds or more, you can apply for a title in person at the Glen Burnie branch office. In either case, you | ||
+ | will need to submit the following documents: | ||
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+ | Proof of ownership – The ownership document must be for the vehicle frame used in building the trailer (if any): | ||
+ | If the frame is new, the certificate of origin included for the frame is required. | ||
+ | If the frame is from a used vehicle, a title for the vehicle in your name or a title that has been properly assigned to you is required. | ||
+ | If the frame is from a salvaged vehicle, a salvage certificate in your name or a certificate that has been properly assigned to you is required. | ||
+ | Other documents that may establish ownership are: | ||
+ | Registration document and bill of sale – ONLY if the state from which the frame was obtained did not issue a title (usually because of the vehicle’s age); | ||
+ | Sales receipts. | ||
+ | Application – You may use either the back of the Maryland title, if applicable, or the Application for Certificate of Title to request the new title | ||
+ | (and registration, if applicable). When the Maryland title is used as the application form, complete the section entitled Application for Title and Registration. | ||
+ | Proof of purchase price – You must submit the bills of sale and/or receipts for all parts and labor. | ||
+ | Odometer disclosure statement - Not required for a trailer. | ||
+ | Application for Assigned Vehicle Identification Number - A new vehicle identification number (VIN) will be assigned to the completed trailer. | ||
+ | If the trailer is rated to carry more than 5,000 pounds, the Maryland State Police (MSP) also must inspect the completed trailer, at which time | ||
+ | they will install the VIN plate. For lighter weight trailers (5,000 pounds or less), an MSP inspection is not required. However, in both cases | ||
+ | you must submit a Maryland inspection certificate when registering the vehicle. | ||
+ | Certified Statement of Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) - The statement, signed by you, must declare the maximum weight to be carried by the trailer. | ||
+ | Photographs of the trailer - Both side and rear view photographs of the trailer are required. The photos must show the full length of the trailer | ||
+ | and include the trailer’s tongue (opposite angles), safety chains, license plate bracket, and taillights. Note that the wheels must be covered with | ||
+ | fenders or the body of the trailer. | ||
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+ | How do I title a kit car? | ||
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+ | A kit car consists of a body, steering system, frame, and related accessories intended for assembly with an excess or salvage engine, | ||
+ | transmission drive line, rear suspension, rear axle and related accessories. A kit car has the outward appearance of a Historic or Street Rod vehicle | ||
+ | (though it is not titled as such). | ||
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+ | You can apply for a title in person at the Glen Burnie branch office. Typically, you will need to submit the following documents: | ||
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+ | Proof of ownership – The ownership document must be for the vehicle frame used in building the kit car: | ||
+ | If the frame is new (kits usually have a new frame included), the certificate of origin included with the kit is required. | ||
+ | If the frame is from a used vehicle, a title for the vehicle in your name or a title that has been properly assigned to you is required. | ||
+ | If the frame is from a salvaged vehicle, a salvage certificate in your name or a certificate that has been properly assigned to you is required. | ||
+ | Other documents that may establish ownership are: | ||
+ | Registration document and bill of sale – ONLY if the state from which the frame was obtained did not issue a title (usually because of the vehicle’s age). | ||
+ | Sales receipts | ||
+ | Application – You may use either the back of the Maryland title, if applicable, or the Application for Certificate of Title to request the new title | ||
+ | (and registration, if applicable). When the Maryland title is used as the application form, complete the section entitled Application for Title and Registration. | ||
+ | Proof of purchase price – You must submit the bills of sale and/or receipts for all parts and labor. | ||
+ | Odometer disclosure statement - You may use the manufacturer’s certificate of origin or the title to document the mileage of the vehicle. | ||
+ | A separate odometer disclosure statement may also be submitted. Usually the mileage is “0” unless the frame was taken from a used/salvaged vehicle | ||
+ | Application for Assigned Vehicle Identification Number (if applicable) - A new vehicle identification number (VIN) may be assigned to the completed vehicle. | ||
+ | The Maryland State Police will install the new VIN plate after they have inspected it. | ||
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+ | How do I title a kit trailer? | ||
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+ | A kit trailer is a trailer that is assembled from a kit by someone other than a licensed manufacturer. | ||
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+ | You can apply for a title 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. | ||
+ | Typically, you will need to submit the following documents: | ||
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+ | Proof of ownership – Since the frame is new, the certificate of origin included with the kit is required. | ||
+ | Application – The Application for Certificate of Title must be submitted to request the new title (and registration, if applicable). | ||
+ | Proof of purchase price – You must submit the bills of sale and/or receipts for all parts and labor. | ||
+ | Odometer disclosure statement - Not required for a trailer. | ||
+ | Maryland safety inspection certificate - A safety inspection is required if the vehicle is being registered at the same time and the | ||
+ | kit was assembled by someone other than an authorized trailer dealer (most cases). | ||
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+ | How do I title a two-stage vehicle? | ||
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+ | A two-stage vehicle is a vehicle that has been built by two separate manufacturers. The result is a standard, complete vehicle capable of performing | ||
+ | its intended function. | ||
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+ | You can apply for a title 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. Typically, you will need to submit the following documents: | ||
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+ | Proof of ownership – The certificates of origin from both the first and second stage manufacturers are required. | ||
+ | Application – The Application for Certificate of Title must be submitted to request the new title (and registration, if applicable). | ||
+ | Proof of purchase price – You must submit the bills of sale and/or receipts for all parts and labor. | ||
+ | Odometer disclosure statement - The odometer reading will be certified on the certificate of origin or you may submit a separate odometer disclosure statement. | ||
+ | Contract from a board of education - This is needed for titling a school bus only. It certifies that your vehicle has been approved for use as a school bus. | ||
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+ | How do I title a reconstructed vehicle? | ||
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+ | A reconstructed vehicle is a vehicle that is created by the unique alteration of a standard vehicle, by someone other than the manufacturer. | ||
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+ | You can apply for a title in person at the Glen Burnie branch office. Typically, you will need to submit the following documents: | ||
+ | |||
+ | Proof of ownership – The ownership document must be for the vehicle frame used in building the reconstructed vehicle: | ||
+ | If the frame is new, the certificate of origin included with the kit is required. | ||
+ | If the frame is from a used vehicle, a title for the vehicle in your name or a title that has been properly assigned to you is required. | ||
+ | If the frame is from a salvaged vehicle, a salvage certificate in your name or a certificate that has been properly assigned to you is required. | ||
+ | Other documents that may establish ownership are: | ||
+ | Registration document and bill of sale – ONLY if the state from which the frame was obtained did not issue a title (usually because of the vehicle’s age). | ||
+ | Application – You may use either the back of the Maryland title, if applicable, or the Application for Certificate of Title to request the new title | ||
+ | (and registration, if applicable). When the Maryland title is used as the application form, complete the section entitled Application for Title and Registration. | ||
+ | Proof of purchase price – You must submit the bills of sale and/or receipts for all parts and labor. | ||
+ | Odometer disclosure statement - You may use the manufacturer’s certificate of origin or the title to document the mileage of the vehicle. | ||
+ | A separate odometer disclosure statement may also be submitted. | ||
+ | Application for Assigned Vehicle Identification Number (if applicable) - A new vehicle identification number (VIN) may be assigned to the completed vehicle. | ||
+ | The Maryland State Police will install the new VIN plate after they have inspected it. | ||
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+ | How do I title a homemade motorcycle? | ||
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+ | A “homemade” motorcycle is a motorcycle that is assembled from new and/or used parts by someone other than a licensed manufacturer. | ||
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+ | You can apply for a title in person at the Glen Burnie branch office. Typically, you will need to submit the following documents: | ||
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+ | Proof of ownership – Proof of ownership is required for the frame, engine and transmission used in building the motorcycle: | ||
+ | If the frame, engine and/or transmission is new, the manufacturer's certificate of origin is required. | ||
+ | If the frame is from a used vehicle, a title for the vehicle in your name or a title that has been properly assigned to you is required. | ||
+ | If the frame is from a salvaged vehicle, a salvage certificate in your name or a certificate that has been properly assigned to you is required. | ||
+ | Other documents that may establish ownership are: | ||
+ | Registration document and bill of sale – ONLY if the state from which the frame was obtained did not issue a title (usually because of the vehicle’s age). | ||
+ | Application – You may use either the back of the Maryland title or the Application for Certificate of Title to request the new title (and registration, if applicable). | ||
+ | When the Maryland title is used as the application form, complete the section entitled Application for Title and Registration. | ||
+ | Proof of purchase price – You must submit the bills of sale and/or receipts for all parts and labor. The MVA may require that your proof of purchase | ||
+ | documents be notarized. | ||
+ | Odometer disclosure statement - You may use the manufacturer’s certificate of origin or the title to document the mileage of the vehicle. A separate odometer | ||
+ | disclosure statement may also be submitted. | ||
+ | Application for Assigned Vehicle Identification Number (if applicable) - A new vehicle identification number (VIN) may be assigned to the completed motorcycle. | ||
+ | The Maryland State Police will install the new VIN plate after they have inspected it. | ||
+ | Motorcycle Equipment Certification - You must certify that the motor has a rating of more than 1.5 brake horsepower and a motor capacity of at least 49cc. | ||
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+ | For all titling a Maryland safety inspection certificate - A safety inspection is required if the vehicle is being registered at the same time (most cases). | ||
+ | Your title will be mailed to you. If you also register the vehicle (most cases), your registration card, license plates and expiration date stickers can be provided | ||
+ | immediately when you apply in person to the MVA; otherwise, these items also will be mailed to you. | ||
===Massachusetts=== | ===Massachusetts=== |