Maryland · Maryland Code — Transportation Article
Md. Code, Transp. § 13-203: - 687 - (a) If an owner creates a security interest in a vehicle, the provisions of this section apply
What this law says, in plain English
When a vehicle owner grants a security interest, the owner must immediately complete an application naming the secured party and submit it with the certificate of title to the Administration. A filing fee is required, and the security interest is perfected upon creation if submitted within 10 days, otherwise upon submission.
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