Instructions for transfer of title as a gift. This form may be used only for vehicles titled in this state.
Vehicle (financed)
If the title shows a lien, proof that the lien has been satisfied can be shown by the submission of a notice of security interest filing or by a
termination statement, on the lienholder’s letterhead, stating that the lien has been released. Included with this statement should be a description
of the vehicle by year, make, and the vehicle’s identification number. If the lienholder’s name is on the face of the title and the lien has not been
satisfied, a statement from the lienholder, authorizing the lien transfer, must accompany the transaction.
Please Note: Lien release letters must be accompanied by photo identification (State issued driver’s license or I.D. card) of the person presenting
the document to the MVA.
Adding a name to a title - To add a name to the title, please complete the assignment section on the reverse side of the title with both names
where “buyer/receiver” is indicated. The owner’s signature must be written in the space provided for “seller/giver.” The buyer’s application for the
new certificate of title section must be completed in the space designated for the names and signatures of both buyers.
Deleting a name from a title - T
o delete a name from a title, please complete the assignment section on the reverse side of the title with the
name of the person receiving the vehicle in the space provided for “buyer/receiver.” Both persons giving the vehicle as a gift must complete the
assignment section by providing their signatures in the space provided for “seller/giver.” The buyer’s application for new certificate of title section
must be completed by the person receiving the vehicle. If the vehicle is transferred from a joint ownership to another joint ownership, for example,
from mother and father to son and daughter-in-law, please follow the procedure for deleting a name from a title.
Transferring a title from an individual to another individual - T
o transfer the title of a vehicle from one individual, please complete the
assignment section on the reverse side of the title, by providing the name of the person receiving the vehicle in the space provided for “buyer/
receiver.” In the same section, the person giving the vehicle must provide his/her signature in the space provided for “seller/giver.”
The person receiving the vehicle must complete the buyer’s application for a new certificate of title and write his/her signature in the space
provided for “buyer/receiver.”
Plates - Plates may be transferr
ed if the vehicle is titled: (1) in the joint names of the spouses and is being transferred to the name of either
spouse; (2) in the name of either spouse and is being transferred to the joint names of the spouses; (3) in the joint name of a parent and child
and is transferred to the individual name of either party; (4) in the name of the individual and is transferred to the joint names of that individual
and the individual’s parent or child; (5) in the name of an individual and is transferred to the name of a spouse, a child or a parent of that
individual. All other gift transfers concerning family members, excluding spouses, parent and child, new plates must be purchased. This Gift
Certification (VR-103) must be presented along with the Maryland Certificate of Title (VR-2) completed on the reverse of the form or a completed
Application for a Maryland Title (VR-5). A copy of your current registration card along with the $10.00 transfer fee will complete the transaction
for the transfer of plates. If you are transferring plates and less than 12 months remain in the registration year, the registration will be renewed
for an additional year (for a fee) when the vehicle is titled.
Inspection -
Generally, any transfer between spouses or between a parent and child are exempt from inspection. All other transactions require
a Maryland safety inspection.
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Allowable transfer of a vehicle from an Aunt or Uncle to a Niece and/or Nephew - On transfer of a vehicle titled in this State the vehicle
is exempt from the excise tax if the recipient is a niece and/or nephew of the transferor who is at least 65 years of age. If proof of relationship
is not available, complete Form VR-299 Gift Title Transfer from Aunt/Uncle to Niece and/or Nephew. No monetary or other valuable consideration
may be involved in the transfer.
