There are many reasons to obtain a copy of your car title, including buying, selling, or donating your vehicle. You will also need your vehicle title if you are donating it to a charity, or if you move out of state and need to register it with your new state. You can do this on your own, but there can be many steps to the process, and it can get tricky at times. Missing information, confusion on which forms to use and how to fill them out, and difficulties obtaining the lien release can cause delays and frustrate you in the process. If you do want to take this on, then follow the steps we outlined below; if not, CarTitles.com is here to help.
You will need to complete the necessary paperwork, including the following:
Maryland requires vehicle registration within 60 days for new residents. There are also several fees associated with the vehicle title recovery process:
In Maryland, your lender is required to initiate the lien release within five business days of the loan payoff. You may need to request that they initiate this if they do not do so automatically. Assuming your lender uses the electronic lien service (ELS), they will send the release electronically and you will be notified by the MVA (Maryland Vehicle Administration). If your lender has gone out of business, you may need to get a court order if you cannot locate an agent of the former company.
Though the process of obtaining your car title is meant to be straightforward, it is not always without its challenges. There are lots of things that can delay or prevent your progress, from missing details to unreachable lienholders. If you get stuck, rest assured CarTitles.com can help. We simplify the process with our easy-to-follow packets and instructions. No matter what your title needs are, from replacing damaged car titles to transferring a deceased owner car title, we have experts ready to assist.
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