Maryland · Maryland Code — Transportation Article

Md. Code, Transp. § 13-901: (a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, the fees specified in this subtitle for the registration of a classified vehicle or for any interchangeable registration shall be paid to the Administration: (1) Before issuance of the registration and any registration plates and registration cards; and

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Registration fees for classified vehicles must be paid to the Administration before registration issuance. The Administration may allow installment payments throughout the registration period.

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