Lost, damaged, or never received your Maryland title? You still have legal ways to sell. Here's how it works in 2026, based on official Maryland rules — plus the fastest way to just get a cash offer.
In Maryland, you'll need the title in your name to sell, so if yours is missing you replace it first through the MVA. The good news: it's cheap and can be done several ways. Here's how.
Complete Form VR-018 (Application for Duplicate Certificate of Title) — online, at an MVA self-service kiosk, at a branch, or by mail. The fee is just $20, all owners must sign, and you include a copy of your ID. Once it arrives, you sign it over to your buyer.
Maryland only requires a notarized bill of sale (Form VR-181) when the vehicle is 7 years old or newer and selling for less than book value — otherwise it's optional. And if a title was issued but never arrived within 90 days, you can get a free replacement with Form VR-091.
Tell us the year and condition — we'll tell you exactly what's needed and make a real cash offer, with free towing at pickup.
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Get My Free Offer →This guide is general information based on Maryland rules current as of 2026, not legal advice. Requirements can change and situations vary — confirm details with the official state source (official Maryland DMV page) before acting.