Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 13-106 - Issuance of certificate; records to be kept by Administration(a) The Administration shall: (1) File each application for a certificate of title that it receives; and(2) Issue a certificate of title of the vehicle if: (i) It finds that the applicant is entitled to the certificate of title; and(ii) It has received the required fees.(b) The Administration shall keep a record of all certificates of title that it issues, as follows:(1) Under a distinctive title number assigned to the vehicle;(2) Under the vehicle identification number of the vehicle or, if a distinguishing number has been assigned to it, under the distinguishing number; and(3) Under any other method that the Administration determines.(c) Upon receipt with the application for a certificate of title, the Administration shall maintain a record of the following documents as a part of its certificate of title records for a motor vehicle:(1) A notice from a dealer under § 14-1502(f)(1) of the Commercial Law Article;(2) A notice from a manufacturer or factory branch under § 14-1502(f)(2) of the Commercial Law Article; and(3) A manufacturer's disclosure form provided to the Administration under § 14-1502(g) of the Commercial Law Article.(d)(1) The Administration shall issue a permanent decal to the owner of a motor scooter or moped for which a certificate of title is issued.(2) An owner of a motor scooter or moped for which a certificate of title is issued shall display the decal on the vehicle as prescribed by the Administration.(3) A decal shall display a unique number sequence assigned by the Administration.(4) The Administration: (i) Shall establish a fee of $5 for a decal; and(ii) May adopt regulations to implement this section.