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Can I get a refund on my car registration in Maryland?

You may be eligible for a refund if your license plate expiration date is more than 12 months away. To receive a refund complete MDOT MVA form titled Application for Registration Plate Refund and include it with the license plates you are returning.

How do I return license plates in MD?

You can return license plates in any of the following ways:

  1. Return them in person to any MVA branch office, including express offices.
  2. Return them to any MVA authorized tag and title service.
  3. Drop them in one of the MVA license plate return drop boxes.
  4. Mail them to the Glen Burnie MVA office.

How do I get a replacement registration for my car in Maryland?

A fee does apply for a duplicate registration. The completed form can be brought in person to your local full service MVA or mailed to the Motor Vehicle Administration, 6601 Ritchie Highway, Attn. Registration Renewal Section, Glen Burnie, MD 21062. You can also apply online to obtain a duplicate registration.

How long do I have to turn in my tags in Maryland?

within 60 days
You are required to register your vehicle within 60 days of moving to the state of Maryland. If you wait longer than 60 days, you won’t be eligible for a tax credit for any titling tax paid in any other state, and you may be subject to a citation for an out of state registration.

How much is a duplicate registration in MD?

To perform this Duplicate Registration Card request, you must have the vehicle title number and the current vehicle tag number. Registration will be mailed to address on record. The charge for a Duplicate Registration is $5.00. Fee is non-refundable.

Can I mail my tags back to DMV?

We will mail you a plate surrender receipt (form FS-6T) as well as a refund check, if applicable. DMV will mail these to the address on the registration. If the address on your registration is not current, change your address before you mail your license plates.