Sources and dates checked

Sources

• MVA, Excise Tax: https://mva.maryland.gov/title-registration/fees-payment-options/excise-tax
• MVA, Fees (effective September 1, 2025): https://mva.maryland.gov/title-registration/fees-payment-options
• MVA bulletin, HB 352 fee and excise tax changes (certificate of title $200): https://mva.maryland.gov/your-mva-guide/businesses/bulletins-businesses/new-vehicle-registration-fees-and-term
• MVA bulletin, Taxable Price (April 23, 2026): https://mva.maryland.gov/your-mva-guide/businesses/bulletins-businesses/taxable-price
• MVA bulletin, repeal of notarized bill of sale requirement (September 15, 2026): https://mva.maryland.gov/your-mva-guide/businesses/bulletins-businesses/sb125-hb251-repeal-notarized-bill-sale-requirement
• MVA, Titling a vehicle bought from a private party: https://mva.maryland.gov/title-registration/title-vehicle/private-party-purchase
• MVA, Buying a vehicle: https://mva.maryland.gov/pages/buying-a-vehicle-in-maryland.aspx
• MVA, Maryland safety inspections: https://mva.maryland.gov/title-registration/vehicle-emissions-safety-inspections/safety-inspections
• FTC, Financing or leasing a car: https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/financing-or-leasing-car
• FTC, Car dealer ads and promotions: https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/car-dealer-ads-and-promotions-know-you-go

Checked October 15, 2026. Rules and fees change, so confirm on the source before you pay.

What is not covered

This site does not state county or city taxes, plate fees, insurance, loan rates, or dealer-specific fees other than the MVA-listed processing fee limit. Where the MVA does not say, the site says so. The MVA fee page lists fees effective September 1, 2025. If a number on the MVA site differs from this site, trust the MVA and confirm by phone at 410-768-7000.