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MD Vehicle registration renewal

How to renew registration in Maryland

Renew the current registration in Maryland. Use the method below that matches how you want to renew.

Last synced Apr 23, 2026, 7:18 AM UTC from official source .

County emissions: 14 guides.

Backup reminder

Get one email before your usual renewal month

Use the month your Maryland renewal usually comes due. PlateHarbor will send a backup email before that month.

  • State-specific renewal page already selected
  • No account required
  • Useful if the state notice never shows up

One reminder, once a year, before the month you choose.

Checklist

What to bring

  • registration renewal notice or vehicle title and plate numbers
  • current address, insurance, and vehicle information without material changes
  • payment for registration renewal fees
  • timely mail handling if you are renewing by mail

Methods

How to renew

Renew by mail

Open mail instructions

Renew by mail if MVA receives the renewal notice no later than 15 days before expiration.

What to mail
  • registration renewal notice or vehicle title and plate numbers
  • payment for registration renewal fees
  • current address, insurance, and vehicle information without material changes

Where to send it: Send it to the mailing address shown on the state renewal notice or official instructions.

County emissions

Check your county

Open your county page before you renew.

County emissions guide Anne Arundel County Open the county-specific emissions steps County emissions guide Baltimore City Open the county-specific emissions steps County emissions guide Baltimore County Open the county-specific emissions steps County emissions guide Calvert County Open the county-specific emissions steps County emissions guide Carroll County Open the county-specific emissions steps County emissions guide Cecil County Open the county-specific emissions steps County emissions guide Charles County Open the county-specific emissions steps County emissions guide Frederick County Open the county-specific emissions steps County emissions guide Harford County Open the county-specific emissions steps County emissions guide Howard County Open the county-specific emissions steps County emissions guide Montgomery County Open the county-specific emissions steps County emissions guide Prince George's County Open the county-specific emissions steps County emissions guide Queen Anne's County Open the county-specific emissions steps County emissions guide Washington County Open the county-specific emissions steps

Latest county emissions update for this state: Apr 23, 2026, 7:18 AM UTC.