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Special situation

Get a duplicate title in Maryland

Use this path when the Maryland title is lost, destroyed, altered, or otherwise unavailable and you need a replacement before sale, transfer, or correction work.

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Use this when

Choose this path when ownership is unchanged but Maryland needs to issue a replacement title record.

Coverage statusSource-backed
Last syncedMar 9, 2026, 7:16 AM UTC

What to gather first

  • completed duplicate-title application (VR-018)
  • copy of valid identification
  • duplicate-title fee payment
  • original title if it is mutilated or still partially available

Likely next steps

  1. Use Maryland's duplicate-title workflow before trying to transfer ownership or correct the title record.
  2. Choose the online, kiosk, tag-and-title, or in-person path that fits the owner and title status.
  3. Make sure the owner, mailing address, and identification details are current before submitting the request.
  4. Wait for the replacement title before relying on it for sale or transfer.

Ready to act?

Start the official duplicate title workflow

PlateHarbor already normalized the steps. Open the live Maryland service page to confirm eligibility, forms, and fees before filing.

Official state service link

Maryland duplicate title guidance