Maryland Car Dealer Forms
These are the forms a licensed dealer needs to buy, sell, and title vehicles in Maryland. From the Maryland title and registration application to the bill of sale, odometer disclosure, title reassignment, and temporary tag paperwork — each links to the official source where available. Download the current version straight from the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) or the federal agency, never a copy that's gone stale.
Maryland state forms
| Form | What it's for | When |
|---|---|---|
| Application for Certificate of Title (VR-005) ↗ | Transfers title and applies for Maryland registration on each sale. | Every deal |
| 60-Day Temporary Registration Permit (CS-063) | Issues temporary registration to a buyer pending full titling and plates. | As needed |
| Vehicle excise (titling) tax — collected via VR-005 | Maryland's 6.5% titling excise tax handled at titling; no separate dealer sales-tax form. | As needed |
| Restricted Power of Attorney (VR-470) ↗ | Odometer and title assignment when the title isn't present at the sale. | As needed |
Federal forms (every state)
| Form | What it's for | When |
|---|---|---|
| Odometer Disclosure (federal, on the title / secure form) | Federally required mileage disclosure at transfer. | Every deal |
| Buyers Guide (FTC) ↗ | As-is vs. warranty window sticker required on every used vehicle offered for sale. | Every deal |
| IRS Form 8300 ↗ | Report cash payments over $10,000 in a single transaction. | As needed |
Maryland dealer forms FAQ
What forms do car dealers need in Maryland?+
Maryland dealers use Application for Certificate of Title (VR-005), 60-Day Temporary Registration Permit (CS-063), Vehicle excise (titling) tax — collected via VR-005, Restricted Power of Attorney (VR-470), plus federal forms every dealer needs like the FTC Buyers Guide and the odometer disclosure. Each is listed below with its purpose and official link.
Where do I get official Maryland dealer forms?+
Download current forms directly from the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA). Third-party copies go out of date — always pull the latest version from the official source linked on this page.
Do I need an FTC Buyers Guide on every used car in Maryland?+
Yes. The federal Used Car Rule requires an as-is/warranty Buyers Guide displayed on every used vehicle offered for sale, in Maryland and every other state.
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