Motor Vehicle Administration
6601 Ritchie Highway, N.E.
Glen Burnie, Maryland 21062
For more information, please call: 1-800-950-1MVA (1682) (to speak with a customer service representative),
From Out-of-State: 1-301-729-4550, TTY for the hearing impaired: 1-800-492-4575. Visit our website at: www.MVA.Maryland.gov
VR-018 (05-10)
Application for Duplicate Certificate of Title
Please complete this application in ink.
Duplicate titles are processed at all full service branch offices and are issued to registered owner(s)
with proper identification.
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.
Fee: $20.00
For MVA use only
Record examined and issuance approved by: r OK to issue and show lien r OK to issue without lien
(identification provided)
Type of Identification provided:
Method of Payment: q C q CK q CC q CV
Important: This Section can only be used if the lien(s) are over seven (7) years old and have been satisfied.
“I hereby certify, under penalty of perjury, that the above referenced vehicle lien has been satisfied in full.
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 lienholder 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
Vehicle Identification Number
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 fine up to $1,000.
Additional Instructions:
n The personal representative or legal heir of a deceased owner is required to submit the letters of administration.
n If the vehicle is jointly owned by spouses and one is deceased, the surviving spouse is required to include a certified copy of the death certificate.
n A bankruptcy trustee is required to attach a copy of their appointment by the court.
You may either mail your application with the appropriate fees to the Motor Vehicle Administration, 6601 Ritchie Highway, N.E., Glen Burnie,
Maryland 21062, Room 104, or visit your local MVA full service office. WHEN APPLYING BY MAIL, INCLUDE A COPY OF THE OWNER(S)
DRIVER’S LICENSE OR STATE ISSUED I.D.(S).
Please do not send cash. Make check or money order payable to Motor Vehicle Administration. The check must include (1) Imprinted Name and
Address. (2) Drivers License Number (Soundex Number), (3) Home and/or Work Phone Number.
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).
•Ifjointlyowned,allownerssignaturesarerequired.
•If the owner is a business entity, the person legally authorized to sign must state their capacity after their signature.
•Iftheownerisatrust, the trustee must sign and state their capacity.
