The Maryland MVA no longer provides same day duplicate titles. If you order a duplicate title from the MVA, whether on-line or in person, you will receive the title in the mail. This takes approx. 7 to 10 days.
How to Apply for a Lost or Duplicate Maryland Car Title Contact your local DMV. First, contact your DMV and tell them you'd like to apply for a Maryland car title, explaining why you don't have the original title. Complete the Maryland application for a certificate of title. Submit the application.
If the title was issued in Maryland, it can be used as your application for titling and registering the vehicle. If the vehicle is from a state that does not issue a title as proof of ownership, a registration document and a bill of sale may be submitted as proof of ownership.
Tips to get a car title with your bill of sale. Go to your DMV with your bill of sale and any other required identification documentation. Buy a surety bond, which ensures your vehicle is clear of any problems, allowing you to be listed as the new owner. Secure a bonded title. Register your vehicle.
Requirements for Obtaining a Car Title in Maryland You must provide proof of ownership, such as the previous title or a bill of sale, to establish that the vehicle belongs to you. Fill out the Maryland Vehicle Application (Form VR-005) wholly and accurately.
If the title was issued in Maryland, it can be used as your application for titling and registering the vehicle. If the vehicle is from a state that does not issue a title as proof of ownership, a registration document and a bill of sale may be submitted as proof of ownership.