Motor Vehicle Administration
6601 Ritchie Highway, N.E.
Glen Burnie, Maryland 21062
For more information, please call: 410-768-7000 (to speak with a customer agent).
TTY for the hearing impaired: 1-800-492-4575. Visit our website at: www.MVA.Maryland.gov
VR-018 (03-17)
Application for Duplicate Certicate of Title
A DUPLICATE TITLE MAY BE REQUESTED:
• Online through the MVA’s website at www.mva.maryland.gov. Duplicate titles ordered online may be mailed to an alternate address at the
owner’s request. Mailing instructions are provided in the online application.
• AtaKIOSKlocatedatMVA’sFullandExpressOfces.Duplicate title ordered may be mailed to an alternate address.
• At a tag and title service licensed by the MVA. A copy of the valid state issued identication must be submitted by the applicant along with
the application.
• AtallfullserviceMVAbranchofcesandmailedthenextbusinessdaytotheaddressonrecordwiththeMVA.A copy of the owner(s) valid driver’s
license or state issued i.d.(s) must accompany this form. Titles may not be mailed to an alternate address.
Reason for Request (please check one):
r Lost r Destroyed r Altered r Mutilated r Misassigned r Returned to State r Other
The altered, mutilated, or misassigned title is required when making an application for a duplicate. The out-of-state title is required if the original
Maryland title was surrendered to another state.
For MVA use only
Supervisor approval: r Copy of I.D. attached
Reason for approval:
Important: This Section can only be used if the lien(s) are over seven (7) years old and have been satised.
“Iherebycertify,underpenaltyofperjury,thattheabovereferencedvehiclelienhasbeensatisedinfull.
I further certify that in the event a lien or lienholder is later determined to exist, I will make full restitution to the lienholder and furnish the lien release
to the Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA). I further certify that I will defend, indemnify and hold the MVA harmless against any claim from a lien-
holder or lien as a result of this title being issued.”
Owner’s Co-owner’s
Signature Date Signature Date
Name of Secured Party
(Bank, Finance Company, Etc.)
Address of Secured Party
Current Maryland Title # Make of Vehicle Model Year
VehicleIdenticationNumber
Owner’s First Name Middle Last
Driver’s License # Date of Birth
Co-Owner’s First Name Middle Last
Co-Owner’s Driver’s License # Date of Birth
Current
Resident Address
City State Zip Code
r Please check here if this is a new address.
Penalty for falsifying this application for a title or registration is punishable by a ne up to $1,000.
n The personal representative or legal heir of a deceased owner is required to submit letters of administration.
nIfthevehicleisjointlyownedbyspousesandoneisdeceased,thesurvivingspouseisnotrequiredtoincludeacertiedcopyofthedeath
certicateiftheyhavea“ReportedDeceased”notice(FormVR-278)oradecedentsletter(FormVR-264P)fromtheMVA.
n A bankruptcy trustee is required to attach a copy of their appointment by the court.
I/we certify, under penalty of perjury, that the statements made herein are true and correct, to the best of my/our knowledge, information, and belief.
This day of year
Owner’s Signature Co-Owner’s Signature
This application requires the signature of the owner(s).
• If jointly owned, all owners signatures are required.
• If the owner is a business entity, the person legally authorized to sign must state their capacity after their signature.
• If the owner is a trust, the trustee must sign and state their capacity.
Fee: $20.00
This application must be accompanied by a copy of the valid state issued identication(s) of the vehicle owner(s) and any
person presenting the application.
The MVA should contact me at: ________________________________________ or _______________________ for any questions regarding this application.
(Email address) (Phone)
