Maryland

2010
Title State License and Registration information refer to: Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration, 6601 Ritchie Hwy. N.E., Glen Burnie, Maryland 21062. Tel.: (301) 729-4550. Fee for search of records: $2.00.
Recording With Clerk of Circuit Court in county in which mortgagor resides and with the Office of the Secretary of State. Uniform Commercial Code adopted February, 1964.
Recovery Peaceful repossession permitted.
Redemption May redeem within 15 days after repossession.
Deficiency Permitted if contract or mortgage so provides. Confession of judgment notes are valid, but State statute provides that retaking bars suit for price and vice-versa.
Special Motor Vehicle Provisions To perfect lien, record same with Clerk of Circuit Court where mortgagor resides.
Documents Required to Transfer Ownership of Motor Vehicle Certificate of repossession where lienholder holds the Certificate of Title. Otherwise, copy of contract and Certificate of Repossession required, notarized Bill of Sale and notarized Power of Attorney. PLATES: Remain with owner and can be transferred to replacement vehicles of the same type.