- For a new vessel
- Original Manufacturer's Certificate of Origin (CO) assigned by the
dealer or manufacturer to the purchaser(s). If the total purchase
price is not stated in the assignment, an original certified bill
of sale must also be furnished.
- For a used vessel titled in Maryland
- Seller's original Maryland Title assignment to the purchaser(s) and
signed by all recorded owners/sellers.If the total purchase price
is not stated in the assignment, an original certified bill of sale
must also be furnished.
If a lien/security interest is recorded on the seller's title, the
original Notice of Security Interest with a properly executed
release must be furnished.
- For a used vessel titled in a state other than Maryland
- Seller's original title assigned to the purchaser(s) and signed by
all recorded owners/sellers.If the total purchase price is not
stated in the assignment, an original certified bill of sale must
also be furnished.
If a lien/security interest is recorded on the seller's title, a
properly executed, original lien release must be furnished.
- For a used vessel registered in a state that does not issue titles
- Seller's current registration card or a true copy of the current
out-of-state record.
Certified, original bill of sale stating the total purchase price
and signed by all recorded owners/sellers.
- For a used vessel titled or registered in your name in another
state
- Original title issued in your name; or the current registration
card if your vessel is coming from a non-title state.
- For a used vessel documented with the U.S. Coast Guard
- Copy of the seller's USCG document or an abstract of title.
Certified, original bill of sale stating the total purchase price
and signed by all recorded owners/sellers.
If an outstanding preferred ships mortgage is recorded on the USCG
document or abstract of title, a properly executed satisfaction of
mortgage must be furnished.
- What if my vessel is documented and I plan to use it in
Maryland?
- You must provide proof that you have paid tax in Maryland or in a
state with which Maryland has reciprocity. If not, tax equal to 5%
of the fair market value of the vessel is due, and you must apply
for and display use decals. The decals are $10 and are valid for
the calendar year in which they are issued plus the subsequent
calendar year. Commercial vessels are not required to obtain the
use decals, however excise tax must be paid.