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===Maryland===
 
===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.
 
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
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manufacturer (i.e., two-stage),and a reconstructed vehicle. These vehicles are unusual in that they were built either
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by (or under the direction of) the vehicle’s owner or by more than one manufacturer.  In most cases, the Maryland State Police
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must inspect the vehicle before it can be titled.  Inspections are performed
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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
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Homemade trailer
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Kit car
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Kit trailer
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Two-stage vehicle
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Reconstructed vehicle
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Homemade motorcycle
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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.
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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.
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Contact Information:
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MVA
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Mail In Title Unit
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6601 Ritchie Highway, NE
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Glen Burnie, MD 21062
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MVA
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Glen Burnie Branch Office
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6601 Ritchie Highway, NE
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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,
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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:
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If the frame is new (kits usually have a new frame included), the certificate of origin included with the kit is required.
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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.
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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.
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Other documents that may establish ownership are:
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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).
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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
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(and registration, if applicable). When the Maryland title is used as the application form, complete the section entitled Application for Title and Registration.
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Proof of purchase price – You must submit the bills of sale and/or receipts for all parts and labor.
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Odometer disclosure statement - You may use the manufacturer's certificate of origin or the title to document the mileage of the vehicle. 
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A separate odometer disclosure statement may also be submitted.
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Application for Assigned Vehicle Identification Number - A new vehicle identification number (VIN) will be assigned to the completed vehicle.
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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.
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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
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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
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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):
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If the frame is new, the certificate of origin included for the frame is required.
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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.
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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.
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Other documents that may establish ownership are:
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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);
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Sales receipts.
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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
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(and registration, if applicable). When the Maryland title is used as the application form, complete the section entitled Application for Title and Registration.
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Proof of purchase price – You must submit the bills of sale and/or receipts for all parts and labor.
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Odometer disclosure statement - Not required for a trailer.
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Application for Assigned Vehicle Identification Number - A new vehicle identification number (VIN) will be assigned to the completed trailer.
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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
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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
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you must submit a Maryland inspection certificate when registering the vehicle.
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Certified Statement of Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) - The statement, signed by you, must declare the maximum weight to be carried by the trailer.
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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
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and include the trailer’s tongue (opposite angles), safety chains, license plate bracket, and taillights.  Note that the wheels must be covered with
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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,
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transmission drive line, rear suspension, rear axle and related accessories.  A kit car has the outward appearance of a Historic or Street Rod vehicle
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(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:
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If the frame is new (kits usually have a new frame included), the certificate of origin included with the kit is required.
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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.
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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.
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Other documents that may establish ownership are:
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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).
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Sales receipts
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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
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(and registration, if applicable). When the Maryland title is used as the application form, complete the section entitled Application for Title and Registration.
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Proof of purchase price – You must submit the bills of sale and/or receipts for all parts and labor.
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Odometer disclosure statement - You may use the manufacturer’s certificate of origin or the title to document the mileage of the vehicle.
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A separate odometer disclosure statement may also be submitted.  Usually the mileage is “0” unless the frame was taken from a used/salvaged vehicle
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Application for Assigned Vehicle Identification Number (if applicable) - A new vehicle identification number (VIN) may be assigned to the completed vehicle.
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  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
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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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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.
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Application – The Application for Certificate of Title must be submitted to request the new title (and registration, if applicable).
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Proof of purchase price – You must submit the bills of sale and/or receipts for all parts and labor.
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Odometer disclosure statement - Not required for a trailer.
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Maryland safety inspection certificate - A safety inspection is required if the vehicle is being registered at the same time and the
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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
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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
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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.
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Application – The Application for Certificate of Title must be submitted to request the new title (and registration, if applicable).
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Proof of purchase price – You must submit the bills of sale and/or receipts for all parts and labor.
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Odometer disclosure statement - The odometer reading will be certified on the certificate of origin or you may submit a separate odometer disclosure statement.
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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:
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Proof of ownership – The ownership document must be for the vehicle frame used in building the reconstructed vehicle:
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If the frame is new, the certificate of origin included with the kit is required.
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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.
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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.
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Other documents that may establish ownership are:
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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).
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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
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(and registration, if applicable). When the Maryland title is used as the application form, complete the section entitled Application for Title and Registration.
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Proof of purchase price – You must submit the bills of sale and/or receipts for all parts and labor.
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Odometer disclosure statement - You may use the manufacturer’s certificate of origin or the title to document the mileage of the vehicle.
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A separate odometer disclosure statement may also be submitted.
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Application for Assigned Vehicle Identification Number (if applicable) - A new vehicle identification number (VIN) may be assigned to the completed vehicle.
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  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:
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If the frame, engine and/or transmission is new, the manufacturer's certificate of origin is required.
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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.
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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.
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Other documents that may establish ownership are:
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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).
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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).
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When the Maryland title is used as the application form, complete the section entitled Application for Title and Registration.
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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
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documents be notarized.
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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
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disclosure statement may also be submitted.
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Application for Assigned Vehicle Identification Number (if applicable) - A new vehicle identification number (VIN) may be assigned to the completed motorcycle.
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The Maryland State Police will install the new VIN plate after they have inspected it.
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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). 
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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
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immediately when you apply in person to the MVA; otherwise, these items also will be mailed to you.
  
 
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Revision as of 17:08, 25 June 2011

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