Car Title, Tax & Registration Guides
Plain, step-by-step answers for buying, gifting, and moving a car, checked against the state motor vehicle agency. Each guide includes a working cost calculator.
Maryland
How to Title a Private Car Sale in MarylandTitle, bill of sale, inspection, excise tax, and what to bring to the MVA.Last verified: October 2026How to Gift a Car in MarylandWhich family gifts skip the excise tax, Form VR-103, and inspection rules.Last verified: October 2026Titling a Car in Maryland After Moving From Another StateThe 60-day deadline, the excise tax credit, inspection, and documents.Last verified: October 2026
Maryland Private Party Car Tax CalculatorVirginia
How to Title a Private Car Sale in VirginiaTitle, the 4.15% sales and use tax, the 30-day deadline, and inspection.Last verified: October 2026How to Gift a Car in VirginiaWho skips the sales and use tax, Form SUT 3, and what others pay.Last verified: October 2026Titling a Car in Virginia After Moving From Another StateThe 30-day deadline, the tax exemption, inspections, and documents.Last verified: October 2026
Virginia Private Party Car Tax CalculatorPennsylvania
How to Title a Private Car Sale in PennsylvaniaThe agent visit, notarized title, sales tax, fees, and inspection.Last verified: October 2026How to Gift a Car in PennsylvaniaThe Affidavit of Gift, when no sales tax applies, and titling.Last verified: October 2026Titling a Car in Pennsylvania After Moving From Another StateThe 20-day deadline, the six-month tax rule, and inspection.Last verified: October 2026
Pennsylvania Private Party Car Tax Calculator