Baltimore, Maryland
Baltimore DMV — Bill of Sale & Title Transfer
Maryland vehicle title transfer office for Baltimore and Baltimore City (Independent). Get your Baltimore bill of sale, find local fees, and file at the MD MVA – Baltimore City.
Baltimore Title & Registration Office
Office Name
MD MVA – Baltimore City
Address
6601 Ritchie Hwy NE, Glen Burnie, MD 21062
Phone
(410) 768-7000
Hours
Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
Title Transfer Fee
$100.00
Vehicle Sales Tax
6.00%
Special requirements in Baltimore City (Independent):
- Title assignment must be notarized in Maryland
- Title transfer at an MVA office within 60 days
- Maryland 6% excise tax collected at title transfer
- Vehicle must pass Maryland safety inspection
Notarization in Baltimore: ⚠ Required
Maryland requires notarization of the title assignment for private party vehicle transfers.
Documents Required for Baltimore Title Transfer
- 1Signed vehicle title (seller signs the back)
- 2Completed bill of sale — notarized
- 3Valid government-issued photo ID
- 4Payment for title transfer fee: $100.00
- 5Payment for sales tax: 6.00% of sale price
- 6Odometer disclosure statement (for most motor vehicles under 10 years old)
- 7Insurance proof (varies — check with the office)
Generate a Baltimore Bill of Sale by Vehicle
FAQ — Baltimore DMV
- Where is the DMV in Baltimore, Maryland?
- The Baltimore title office is the MD MVA – Baltimore City, located at 6601 Ritchie Hwy NE, Glen Burnie, MD 21062. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM. Phone: (410) 768-7000.
- What is the vehicle title transfer fee in Baltimore?
- The title transfer fee in Baltimore City (Independent) is $100.00. The vehicle sales tax rate is 6.00%. Maryland statewide rate 6% — no local vehicle sales tax
- What documents do I need to transfer a vehicle title in Baltimore?
- You need the signed vehicle title, a completed bill of sale (notarized), a valid photo ID, and payment for the $100.00 title fee plus 6.00% sales tax.
- Is a bill of sale required for a vehicle sale in Baltimore?
- A signed bill of sale is required by the MD MVA – Baltimore City to document the private sale and process the title transfer. Generate one free at BillOfSaleNow — fill in online, download a PDF in 60 seconds.