Frequently Asked Questions

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We offer a variety of MVA services including tagging and titling a newly purchased vehicle, registration renewal, duplicate titles, historic tags and much more!

 Yes! There are many variables that play a factor into the total cost. This includes the price you pay for the vehicle, the type/weight of the vehicle, etc.. Please either send us an email or call us and we can give you a price quote for your tag and title transaction. 

Yes, Maryland requires that you have insurance on a vehicle before tags can be issued. During your transaction, we will need the name of your insurance company and your policy number. 

 Yes! We can obtain a duplicate title for you and have it within 1-2 business days.  

 Nope! You can come in anytime during our business hours, no appointment is needed during our normal business hours.

We do not have set hours on Sundays, however, we would be happy to set up an appointment for you on a Sunday. 

Many family relationships allow for a vehicle to be gifted. By gifting a vehicle, there is no tax. For a gift between spouses, parents to children, and children to parents, there is no tax and no inspection needed. In order to gift a vehicle you must have documentation to prove relationship if last names are different. This often includes birth certificates, marriage licenses, etc. Feel free to reach out to us with your specific situation and we are happy to provide additional information. 

For a private party sale, you need a bill of sale if the vehicle is newer than 7 years. You will also need one if the state in which the title is issued does not have a spot on it for the selling price. If the vehicle is purchased from a dealer, you must always have a bill of sale, regardless of the year of the vehicle. 

No, once a title is filled out, you can not alter the title in any way. If information is scratched out or written over, the title is void and a new title must be obtained by the owner printed on the front of the title. You must title the vehicle in the persons name who is filled out as the buyer of the vehicle. 

No, any flags must be resolved before tags can be issued.

You must return the tags BEFORE cancelling your insurance. You can turn tags in at our office and we will print you a receipt with the date they are turned in. 

That is no problem! In the event that your transaction can not be processed in our office, we will take the transaction to the MVA for you! We typically go to the MVA three times per week and can usually have your transaction completed within 2-3 business days! 

No, only an MVA branch can issue  and renew your  drivers license. In the event that you are only titling a vehicle and need a Soundex number, we can obtain that for you.