What tag & title costs in Maryland
Your bill at a private tag and title agency has two parts. Knowing which is which helps you compare.
1. State charges
These are set by the State of Maryland and collected for the MVA, such as titling tax, the title fee and registration fees. They're the same whether you use an agency or an MVA branch. Amounts depend on your vehicle and transaction, so check the Maryland MVA's published fee schedule for current figures.
2. The agency's service fee
This is what the private agency charges for handling the paperwork for you. Each agency sets its own fee, and some charge extra for things like returning old plates or after-hours service. We don't list agency fees until an agency confirms them, so for now: call for a quote.
Avoid surprises
Before they start, ask for the total price, and ask which part is state charges and which part is their service fee.