New enforcement measures for Maryland residents with improperly registered out-of-state vehicles take effect Thursday, October 1, 2026. The process includes written warnings, daily fines and potential additional enforcement for vehicles that remain out of compliance.
Maryland law already requires residents to register their vehicles within 60 days of moving to the state, unless an exemption applies. Under the new process, owners will receive a written warning giving them 60 days to register their vehicle or provide documentation showing they qualify for an exemption.
Owners who remain out of compliance after that warning period will face a $7 daily fine for up to 60 days, totaling as much as $420 per vehicle. If the issue remains unresolved 120 days after the initial warning, the MVA will notify local jurisdictions for further enforcement, which may include civil action, booting, towing, impoundment or seizure of the out-of-state plates. The new process begins October 1, with the penalty timeline tied to the initial warning…