Tag Return

Maryland law requires that you must return your license plates and get an MVA receipt before you cancel your vehicle or trailers insurance. A fine of $150 for the first month and $7 per day may be imposed until the issue is resolved.  And, under certain circumstances you may be eligible for a partial refund.

The MVA Provides Options to Return Tags

1. Return them to any MVA authorized tag and title service.
2. Return them in person to any MVA branch office including express offices.
3. Drop boxes with 24-hour access are located at the Baltimore City, Columbia, Gaithersburg, Glen Burnie, and Salisbury offices.
4. Mail them to the Glen Burnie MVA office. Sending them by certified mail with return receipt requested is recommended.
5. Include registration card if possible,
6. Include application for refund If more than 12-months registration time remaining,
7. Include certified statement w/police report # if one or two tags are lost or stolen.

How Long Will It Take to Receive a Refund?

Your refund is prepared by the Comptroller’s Office in Annapolis. You should receive the refund within 6 weeks of returning the license plates.