Good to Know

Maryland Tag & Title Fees: What Will You Pay?

When you title, register, or renew a vehicle in Maryland, you'll typically pay two separate types of charges: official Maryland MVA fees set by the state, and a separate service fee charged by Signature Tag & Title for handling your paperwork and visit. This page breaks down both so you know exactly what to expect before you come in.

Signature Tag & Title is an independent, private tag and title service — not the Maryland MVA. We collect and remit government fees on your behalf, but those amounts go directly to the State of Maryland, not to our business. Our service fee is what you pay us for convenience, guidance, and faster in-person service in Pikesville.

MVA Fee

Maryland Title Fees

Title fees are state-set charges paid when a vehicle title is issued or transferred. Exact current amounts should be confirmed with Signature Tag & Title at booking, since MVA rates can change.

  • Standard title fee: [Placeholder — confirm current MVA amount]
  • Title fee for out-of-state vehicles: [Placeholder]
  • Rush/expedited title processing (if applicable): [Placeholder]

MVA Fee

Vehicle Registration Fees in Maryland

Registration fees are set by the MVA and vary based on vehicle type, weight, and registration period (1-year or 2-year). Please confirm current amounts before booking.

  • Passenger vehicle registration (1-year): [Placeholder]
  • Passenger vehicle registration (2-year): [Placeholder]
  • Motorcycle registration: [Placeholder]
  • Truck/commercial vehicle registration (varies by weight class): [Placeholder]

MVA Fee

Tag Transfer Fees

Transferring existing tags from one vehicle to another (e.g., trading in or replacing a car) involves a state tag transfer fee separate from title and registration charges.

  • Tag transfer fee: [Placeholder — confirm current MVA amount]
  • Additional fee if new plates are issued: [Placeholder]

MVA Fee

Duplicate Title Fees

If a Maryland title is lost, damaged, or never received, the MVA charges a fee to issue a replacement (duplicate) title. This is separate from any Signature Tag & Title service fee.

  • Duplicate title fee: [Placeholder — confirm current MVA amount]
  • Mailing/processing fee (if applicable): [Placeholder]

MVA Fee

Temporary Tag Fees

Temporary tags let you legally drive a newly purchased or transferred vehicle while permanent tags and title are processed. The MVA sets a fee for issuing them.

  • Temporary tag fee: [Placeholder — confirm current MVA amount]
  • Additional temporary tag (if more than one needed): [Placeholder]

Tax Info

Maryland Vehicle Excise Tax

Maryland charges a one-time excise tax when a vehicle is titled, generally based on the vehicle's purchase price or valuation. This is a state tax — not a fee kept by Signature Tag & Title.

Exact excise tax calculations depend on your specific vehicle and transaction, so the amount shown at booking is confirmed individually. Estimated excise tax rate: [Placeholder — confirm current Maryland rate]. If you have questions, please call or visit our office rather than guess.

MVA Fee

Other Applicable MVA Charges

Depending on your transaction, the MVA may apply additional charges — for example late renewal penalties, lien release processing, or historic tag application fees — and these vary by situation.

  • Late registration renewal penalty: [Placeholder]
  • Lien release processing fee: [Placeholder]
  • Historic tag application fee: [Placeholder — see Historic Tags page]
  • Other MVA-specific charges: [Placeholder — confirmed at time of service]

Our Fee

Signature Tag & Title Service Fees

This service fee is what customers pay Signature Tag & Title for handling paperwork, guiding them through the correct transaction, and completing the visit efficiently — separate from and in addition to any state MVA fee or excise tax listed above.

Service fees are shared before any work begins, so there are no surprises. Call or visit our Pikesville office at 111 Old Court Road for current pricing on your specific transaction. Signature Tag & Title service fee: [Placeholder — provided at booking or in-office].

Next Step

Ready to Take Care of Your Maryland Tag & Title Transaction?

Book an appointment at our Pikesville office and we'll confirm your exact MVA fees, excise tax, and service fee before your visit — no surprises, no guesswork.