How to Renew Your Vehicle Registration in Maryland
By James Charles, Expert Reviewer
If you own a vehicle in Maryland, you need to renew your registration every two years. This process ensures that your vehicle meets the state’s safety and emissions standards, and that you pay the required fees and taxes. But how do you renew your vehicle registration in Maryland? What are the different options available to you? And what are the benefits of doing it online?
In this blog post, I will answer these questions and more. I will explain how to renew your vehicle registration in Maryland using various methods, such as online, by mail, at a kiosk, by phone, or in person. I will also share some tips and tricks to make the process easier and faster.
Renewing Your Vehicle Registration Online
One of the most convenient ways to renew your vehicle registration in Maryland is online. You can do it from anywhere with an internet connection, at any time of the day or night. You just need to have your vehicle title and license plate numbers ready, as well as a valid credit card or mobile wallet pay.
To renew your vehicle registration online, you need to visit https://mva.maryland.gov/vehicles/Pages/registration/renew.aspx and follow the instructions on the screen. You can use this option if:
– Your vehicle is a passenger vehicle, sport utility vehicle, motorcycle, trailer, or truck with a GVW (gross vehicle weight rating) under 55,000 pounds.
– The name, address, insurance and vehicle information printed on your registration renewal notice has not changed.
– Your vehicle’s registration period expires within the next two months or has already expired.
– You have no outstanding parking tickets or other MVA problems.
If you meet these criteria, you can renew your vehicle registration online in minutes. You will receive a confirmation email with a receipt and a temporary registration card that you can print out and use until you receive your new registration card and sticker by mail within 10 days.
Renewing Your Vehicle Registration by Mail
Another option to renew your vehicle registration in Maryland is by mail. This option may take longer than online renewal, but it does not require internet access or credit card payment.
To renew your vehicle registration by mail, you need to check the information on your registration renewal notice that you should receive by mail approximately 60 days before your expiration date. If everything is correct and up-to-date, you can sign the notice (only one owner is required) and mail it back with a check or money order for the fees indicated on it.
You can also make corrections or changes on the notice if needed (such as an address change) before mailing it back. However, if you have moved since receiving your notice, you must first notify MVA of your new address before renewing by mail.
You should mail your renewal notice and payment to:
MVA Mail-In Renewal Unit 6601
Ritchie Highway N.E. Glen Burnie, MD 21062
You will receive your new registration card and sticker by mail within 10 days.
Renewing Your Vehicle Registration At A Kiosk
A third option to renew your vehicle registration in Maryland is at an MVA kiosk. A kiosk is an easy-to-use machine that allows you to perform various transactions without waiting in line at an MVA office.
You can find kiosks at all MVA locations, as well as some other places such as libraries, community colleges, and grocery stores. To find a kiosk near you, visit https://mva.maryland.gov/locations/Pages/kiosks.aspx.
To renew your vehicle registration at a kiosk, you need to have your current registration card or renewal notice, insurance information, and a credit card or check for fees. You can use this option if:
- The name, address, insurance, and vehicle information printed on your registration renewal notice has not changed.
- Your vehicle’s registration period expires within the next two months or has already expired.
- You have no outstanding parking tickets or other MVA problems.
If you meet these criteria, you can follow the instructions on the kiosk screen to complete your renewal transaction in minutes. You will get a receipt and a temporary registration card that you can print out and use until you receive your new registration card and sticker by mail within 10 days.
In addition to renewing your vehicle registration, there are other services available at the kiosk, such as printing a driving record or replacing a lost or damaged registration card or sticker.
Renewing Your Vehicle Registration by Phone
Another option to renew your vehicle registration in Maryland is by phone. You can call the MVA at 1-410-768-7000 or toll-free at 1-888-784-0136 and follow the automated instructions.
To renew your vehicle registration by phone, you need to have your current registration card or renewal notice, insurance information, and a credit card or check for fees. You can use this option if:
- The name, address, insurance, and vehicle information printed on your registration renewal notice has not changed.
- Your vehicle’s registration period expires within the next two months or has already expired.
- You have no outstanding parking tickets or other MVA problems.
If you meet these criteria, you can renew your vehicle registration by phone in minutes. You will receive a confirmation number, and your new registration card and sticker will be mailed to you within 10 days.
Renewing Your Vehicle Registration in Person
The last option to renew your vehicle registration in Maryland is in person at an MVA office. This option may take longer and require waiting in line, but it allows you to get your new registration card and sticker on the spot.
To renew your vehicle registration in person, you need to bring your current registration card or renewal notice, insurance information, and payment for the fees. You may also need to bring additional documents or forms if there are changes or corrections to be made.
You can find MVA offices near you by visiting https://mva.maryland.gov/locations/Pages/default.aspx. Be sure to check the office hours, as they may vary.
Conclusion
Renewing your vehicle registration in Maryland is a simple process that can be done online, by mail, at a kiosk, by phone, or in person.
