Gift Registration
Maryland titled vehicles only, vehicles titled in any other state do not qualify as a gift when registering in Maryland
Between parent and child including stepchildren, husband and wife
Requirements
- Title and lien release (if it applies)
- Registration card
- Maryland driver’s license or ID card
- Valid insurance card of the vehicle
- If last names are different proof of relationship is needed
- Marriage license
- Birth certificate connecting all the names
- Letter administration and death certificate if the person giving the vehicle is deceased
- Exempt from taxes, no inspection is required
- Tag transfer fees apply and depend on when the plates expire
Gift Certification Form
Between grandparent and grandchild, sibling to sibling
Requirements
- Title and lien release (if it applies)
- Registration card (if transferring plates)
- Maryland driver’s license or ID card
- Maryland Inspection
- Valid insurance card of the vehicle
- If last names are different proof of relationship is needed
- Marriage license
- Birth certificate connecting all the names
- Letter administration and death certificate if the person giving the vehicle is deceased
- Tax attempt, title fees and new plate fees apply