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Maryland Starts Enforcing Out-of-State Plate Registration Law

By Drooid · Oct 1, 2026, 11:48 PM UTC · How we work

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Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration began enforcing a law requiring residents to register out-of-state plates.
The law took effect on Oct. 1, 2026, granting the state authority to pursue non-compliant drivers.
Title fees are $200 and registration costs $120.50-$191.50 annually plus a 6.5% excise tax.
Unregistered drivers face $7 daily fines up to $420 after a 60-day grace period.
Local authorities may impound, boot, or tow vehicles that remain unregistered after penalties.

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Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration began enforcing a law requiring residents to register out-of-state plates.
The law took effect on Oct. 1, 2026, granting the state authority to pursue non-compliant drivers.
Title fees are $200 and registration costs $120.50-$191.50 annually plus a 6.5% excise tax.
Unregistered drivers face $7 daily fines up to $420 after a 60-day grace period.
Local authorities may impound, boot, or tow vehicles that remain unregistered after penalties.