Maryland · Maryland Code — Transportation Article
Md. Code, Transp. § 13-109: (a) (1) If the Administration is not satisfied as to the ownership of the vehicle or that every security interest in it has been disclosed, the Administration may register the vehicle, but shall either: (i) Withhold delivery of a certificate of title until the applicant presents documents reasonably
What this law says, in plain English
When the Administration doubts vehicle ownership or undisclosed security interests, it may withhold the title certificate until proper documents are provided, or require a bond worth 1.5 times the vehicle's value to protect former owners and secured creditors.
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