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Maryland's License Return Instructions
Determine your state's law regarding returning license plates. Some states, such as Maryland, require that you return license plates when you cancel car insurance or move out of state. Other states, such as Massachusetts, let you transfer license plates from a car you are selling to a new car you are buying. Be sure to know your state's requirements. - 2). Contact your auto insurance company. Ask whether you need to maintain car insurance until after you have returned the license plates to your state's registry or department of motor vehicles, or whether you can cancel car insurance first and then return the plates. Once you have the answer, proceed to Step 3.
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DMV.org homepage
Find directions and hours for your local registry or department of motor vehicles. Every state has such a department and each department has branches throughout the state. DMV.org is a launching point for finding your state's motor vehicle offices. - 4). Drive to your local motor vehicle department branch with the license plates you will surrender.
- 5). Ask the clerk at the motor vehicle department for the form required for surrendering license plates. Complete this form.
- 6). Provide your car registration, if asked, with the necessary license plate surrender form and the license plates.
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Your receipt can save you money by allowing you to cancel insurance immediately.
Request a receipt proving that you returned your license plates. This receipt may be required by your car insurance company as proof that your car is no longer registered under your name so you can cancel your car insurance. - 8). Call your car insurance company and cancel your car insurance.
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