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# Give the seller the money and have them sign over the title. | # Give the seller the money and have them sign over the title. | ||
# If the vehicle is under 7 years old, get a [https://mva.maryland.gov/Documents/VR-181.pdf notorized bill of sale], otherwise you'll need to pay taxes on the average retail price on [https://nada.com nada.com]. | # If the vehicle is under 7 years old, get a [https://mva.maryland.gov/Documents/VR-181.pdf notorized bill of sale], otherwise you'll need to pay taxes on the average retail price on [https://nada.com nada.com]. | ||
# Once in your possession, get insurance online. I use Progressive. | # Once in your possession, get insurance online. I use [https://www.progressive.com/motorcycle/ Progressive]. | ||
# Take the title and bill of sale to a tag and title place. I went to [https://g.page/motorcartagandtitle?share Motor Car Tag & Title]. | # Take the title and bill of sale to a tag and title place. I went to [https://g.page/motorcartagandtitle?share Motor Car Tag & Title]. | ||
## You'll pay the sales tax (6%), title fee ($100), tag fee ($20), MVA fees ($20), and the shop's fee (~$60) and get a temporary registration. | ## You'll pay the sales tax (6%), title fee ($100), tag fee ($20), MVA fees ($20), and the shop's fee (~$60) and get a temporary registration. | ||
# Get the motorcycle inspected. [https://egov.maryland.gov/msp/vsi/Lookup#!/ Inspection Lookup] | # Get the motorcycle inspected. [https://egov.maryland.gov/msp/vsi/Lookup#!/ Inspection Lookup] | ||
# Return to the tag and title with the inspection certificate to get the full registration. | # Return to the tag and title with the inspection certificate to get the full registration. | ||
Revision as of 18:01, 14 April 2021
Guide to buying a used motorcycle in Maryland.
Things to check
- Age and condition of the tires.
- Chain should look greasy not dry.
- Make sure handlebars and pedals are not bent.
- Make sure battery terminals are not rusted.
- Check the seat condition.
- Test ride the motorcycle.
- Make sure the title is clean and matches the bike.
Titling and Registration
- Give the seller the money and have them sign over the title.
- If the vehicle is under 7 years old, get a notorized bill of sale, otherwise you'll need to pay taxes on the average retail price on nada.com.
- Once in your possession, get insurance online. I use Progressive.
- Take the title and bill of sale to a tag and title place. I went to Motor Car Tag & Title.
- You'll pay the sales tax (6%), title fee ($100), tag fee ($20), MVA fees ($20), and the shop's fee (~$60) and get a temporary registration.
- Get the motorcycle inspected. Inspection Lookup
- Return to the tag and title with the inspection certificate to get the full registration.