For commonly requested transactions, below are “quick lists” of the items to bring with you:
Bring with you:
- Original title signed by Seller(s)
- Current odometer mileage reading or picture of odometer
- If vehicle is 7 years old or newer (2020 or newer), a signed and NOTARIZED VR-181 MVA Bill of Sale
- Insurance information – Insurance company name and policy number
- Maryland driver’s license for anyone that is to be on the title
- Signed HTT Power of Attorney - for any person that will not be present and will be an owner on the title
Bring with you:
- Original title signed by Seller(s) (Gift Givers)
- Current odometer mileage reading or picture of odometer
- A signed application for Gift Certification Form
- If transfer is not between spouses or a parent and child, then a 30-Day inspection tag will be issued If the vehicle has not passed a Maryland Vehicle Safety Inspection
- Maryland driver’s license for anyone that is to be on the title
- Signed HTT Power of Attorney - for any person that will not be present and will be an owner on the title
- Proof of Relationship is required depending on the relationship– Birth Certificates, Marriage Licenses, Divorce Papers, Adoption Papers
- Maryland defines gifts as immediate family transfers only for these relationships: Spouse, Father, Son, Daughter, Sister, Grandmother, Mother, Stepfather, Adopted Son, Adopted Daughter, Half-Sister, Grandchild, Stepmother, Father-in-Law, Stepson, Stepdaughter, Brother, Mother-in-Law, Grandfather, Son-in-Law, Daughter-in-Law, Half-Brother, and Aunt and Uncle who are 65 years or older
Bring with you:
- Original Certificate of Origin
- Original dealer Bill of Sale or Purchase Agreement (or a notarized copy)
- Odometer Statement provided by dealer
- Insurance information – Insurance company name and policy number
- Maryland driver’s license for anyone that is to be on the title
- Signed HTT Power of Attorney - for any person that will not be present and will be an owner on the title
Bring with you:
- MVA renewal form or tag number
- Maryland driver’s License
Bring with you:
- All tags
- Registration card (if you want a registration refund – must expire in more than 1 year)
- Maryland driver’s license
Bring with you:
- Proof of Ownership
- Maryland driver’s License
- Signed HTT Power of Attorney - for any person that will not be present and is an owner on the title
Bring with you:
- Proof of Ownership (ex: Title or if lienholder has the title, the Registration Card)
- Maryland Insurance Information - Insurance company name and policy name
- Lien Information (loan statement) or Lien Release
- Lease agreement and proof of monthly lease payments (leased vehicles only)
- Maryland driver's license
- Signed HTT Power of Attorney - for any person that will not be present and is an owner on the title
Please call us if you have a different situation.
Vessel Services
Harris Tag and Title also offers titling and US Coast Guard documentation services. If you have just recently bought a boat or moved to the area and need assistance transferring your previous title or registration, we are here to help.
Bring with you:
- B118 DNR Bill of Sale dated within 12 days of your visit to us.
- Boat title or other proof of ownership signed by the Seller, dated within 12 days of your visit to us
- Maryland driver’s license for anyone that is to be on the title
- Signed HTT Power of Attorney - for any person that will not be present and will be an owner on the title
Bring with you:
- Proof of ownership – State registration card, Certificate of Documentation, and/or state title
- Lienholder information or lien release
- Copy of bill of sale from original purchase date
- Maryland driver’s license for anyone that is to be on the title
- Signed HTT Power of Attorney - for any person that will not be present and will be an owner on the title
Bring with you:
- Current registration card. It can take up to 3 weeks to receive the registration card
Bring with you:
- Coast Guard Bill of Sale - signed by the Seller and Notarized
- Sellers Proof of Ownership – US Coast Guard Certificate of Documentation, Title or Registration if coming from a registration only state such as Delaware
Bring with you:
- US Coast Guard Certificate of Documentation in your name