Fill and Sign the New Resident Guide Maryland Form

NEW RESIDENT GUIDE FOR STATE OF MARYLAND U.S. Legal Forms, Inc. http://www.uslegalforms.com Becoming a new resident of a new home state often involves the reorganization of your legal affairs. This form is a guide to help you in meeting various requirements, such as residency, voting, identification card, driver’s license and vehicle registration requirements. RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS - In order to be considered a Maryland resident , your domicile (or official or permanent home) must be in Maryland . VOTING REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS - In order to register to vote in the state of Maryland, you must meet the following requirements:  You must be a citizen of the U.S.  You must be a Maryland resident.  You must be at least 18 years old by the next General Election.  You must not be under guardianship for mental disability.  You must not have been convicted of buying or selling votes.  You must not have been convicted more than once of a crime of violence.  You must not have been convicted of an infamous crime unless you have been pardoned, you have completed the court-imposed sentence (first conviction), or at least three years have passed since you completed the court-imposed sentence (second or later conviction).  You must complete and sign a voter registration application and return it to your county Board of Elections or to the State Board of Elections. You may do this by one of the following methods: o Completing an application in person at a county Board of Elections office or the State Board of Elections or obtaining an application in person at any office of the State Department of Health, Social Services Administration, Motor Vehicle Administration, Offices on Aging and all public institutions of higher education. o Registering to vote by mail by requesting a Voter Registration Application be sent to you from any County Board of Elections office, by calling the State Board of Elections toll free (1-800-222- 8683) or by downloading and printing an application at http://www.elections.state.md.us/pdf/InternetVRA.pdf . If you submit your voter registration application by mail, you must include your driver's license number, Motor Vehicle Administration-issued identification card number or at least the last four digits of your social security number. You may also provide either your driver's license number, Motor Vehicle Administration- issued identification card, or one of the following documents:  A copy of a current and valid photo identification (i.e., Maryland driver's license, Motor Vehicle Administration-issued identification card, student photo identification card, employee photo identification card).  A copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck or other government document that shows your name and address. IDENTIFICATION CARD REQUIREMENTS - In order to obtain an identification card in Maryland, you must meet the following requirements:  You must present proof of age, identity, and Maryland residence (as required below for driver’s licenses).  If you are 16 years of age or older, you must pay a fee of $15.00 for an ID valid for five years from the date of issuance. If you are under 16 years of age, you must pay a fee of $5.00 for an ID valid for two years.  If you are using a name other than your birth name, you must bring the document that initiated the change of name, such as a marriage certificate, divorce decree or court name change order.  You will be required to disclose your Social Security Number. DRIVER’S LICENSE REQUIREMENTS - You must obtain a Maryland Driver’s License within 60 days of becoming a Maryland resident. In order to obtain a Maryland license, you must meet the following requirements:  You must present proof of age, identity, Maryland residence, out-of-state license(s) as follows: o One of the following:  Birth Certificate or court change of name order; or valid foreign passport with visa or valid INS document, plus one additional primary source of identification with your signature as follows:  Original government-issued birth certificate or certified copy (U.S. or territorial)  Actual social security card  Valid U.S. passport  Valid U.S. military identification card or discharge record (DD214)  Maryland driver's license  Maryland identification card  Out-of-state driver's license  Out-of-state identification card  Certificate of naming from a religious institution such as a baptismal certificate or synagogue naming certificate issued in the first year of life  Certified school records  Valid out-of-country passport with visa  Certificate of U.S. citizenship (INS Form N-560 or N- 561)  Alien registration receipt card (I-551)  Valid employment authorization card (I-688-A or I- 688-B)  Valid employment authorization document (I-766)  Valid temporary resident card (I-688)  Certificate of naturalization (INS Form N-550 or N- 570)  I-94 arrival and departure record (refugee)  Out-of-country driver's license, with translation into English, if required (valid or expired)  International driver's license  U.S. government driver's license (includes military licenses); OR  Birth Certificate or court change of name order; or valid foreign passport with visa or valid INS document, plus two additional secondary sources of identification, one of which must contain your signature, as follows:  Selective service card  Handgun permit with photograph or fingerprint  Vehicle registration card or title  Voter registration card  Document prepared by government agency, which contains your signature  Utility or telephone bill  Checking or savings account statement  Life insurance card or policy (over three years old)  Property tax bill or receipt  Mortgage account or proof of home ownership  Residential rental contract  Canceled check  Marriage certificate  Divorce decree  Retail sales/financial institution sales agreement  In person identification by your parent or guardian, except this may not be accepted as the sole proof of age; OR  A document or documents with your full name and signature if a digital image is on file with the Motor Vehicle Administration and is retrievable for identification purposes and two of the following proofs of Maryland residence:  Selective service card  Maryland vehicle registration card or title  Voter registration card  Utility, telephone or cable bill  Checking or savings account statement  Life insurance card, or policy (over three years old)  Property tax bill or receipt  Mortgage account or proof of home ownership  Residential rental contract  Canceled check with imprinted name and address  First class mail from any government agency  Major credit card bill  Installment loan contract from a bank or other financial institution  Sales tax or business license  U.S. savings bond  Residential service contract (for example TV repair, lawn service, or exterminator contract)  Court order of probation, order of parole or order of mandatory release  Your out-of-state license must be a valid license (not suspended) or a license expired for less than one year. You may not exchange your o ut-of- state learner's permit for a Maryland learner’s permit or license.  You must pass a vision test. If you are exchanging an out-of-state license that has been expired for one year, you are also required to take the knowledge and skills tests.  You must disclose your Social Security Number.  You must present the appropriate fee for each license class to which you apply. V EHICLE TITLE AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS - As a new resident of Maryland you must register your vehicle within 60 days of moving to Maryland. If you delay beyond 60 days, you will not be eligible for a tax credit for any titling tax paid in another state, and you may be subject to a citation for an out of state registration. You may apply for a title and registration in person at any of the Motor Vehicle Administration’s full service branch offices, a Motor Vehicle Administration licensed tag and title service or by mailing the required documents to the Motor Vehicle Administration’s Out-of-State Title Unit at 6601 Ritchie Highway, Glen Burnie, MD 21062. Generally, in order to obtain a title for your vehicle in Maryland, you must meet the following requirements:  You must maintain vehicle liability insurance from an approved insurance company licensed to do business in Maryland, or an authorized agent of a licensed company. You must carry a minimum liability and uninsured motorist insurance coverage of $20,000 for bodily injury per person, $40,000 for bodily injury for two or more people, and $15,000 for property damage as well as full or limited personal injury protection providing benefits for medical, hospital and disability up to $2,500 for all reasonable expenses arising out of an accident.  You must submit the following: o Proof of ownership in the form of the vehicle’s existing title that identifies you as the owner. If there is a lien against your out-of- state title, you must contact the Motor Vehicle Administration. If you do not have the title document or certificate, the Motor Vehicle Administration will provide you with a letter (form #VR-056) to send to your lienholder requesting the title(s) be sent to the Motor Vehicle Administration. o Application for Certificate of Title (form # VR-005). o Maryland Safety Inspection Certificate issued within the previous 90 days of the vehicle titling that certifies that your vehicle meets Maryland safety standards. o Payment to the Motor Vehicle Administration, including $23.00 title fee, $20.00 fee to record the lien and any e xcise tax and tag fees. Under certain circumstances, you may also be required to submit the following: o Proof of vehicle’s value – If your vehicle’s value cannot be identified by the Motor Vehicle Administration, you may need to submit a bill of sale. For leased vehicles, a lease agreement may also be acceptable. o Lease agreement and proof of monthly lease payments (leased vehicles only) – If you have paid or are paying excise tax to another state through your lease payments, the documents may be needed to determine the amount of excise tax credit you may receive. o Lien information – If you borrowed money to buy the vehicle, lien information may need to be recorded on the application. You must use the Motor Vehicles Administration form entitled Security Interest Filing (form # VR-217) if a second lien is placed against the title. o Lien release – If your title indicates that a lien exists, you must make arrangements with the lien holder to pay off the loan (lien) or the Motor Vehicles Administration will file the lien against your new title (i.e., transfer the lien). o Power of attorney – If someone other than you, the new owner, is signing the titling forms for you, you must present a power of attorney. In order to register your vehicle in Maryland, you must meet the following requirements:  Your vehicle must be titled in Maryland.  You must maintain a vehicle liability insurance policy that conforms to Maryland's requirements as set out above.  You must pay the applicable registration fees, which will vary depending on the type of vehicle and/or your intended use for the vehicle.  You must present the following: o Application form – When your vehicle has a Maryland title and you are registering and titling it at the same time, the title can be used as the application form for both transactions. If the vehicle’s title was issued by another state, use the Application for Certificate of Title (form # VR-005) to apply. If you have already titled the vehicle in Maryland and now want to register it, you will need to complete the Application for New Plates/Stickers & Transfer of Plates or Non- Title Trailers (form # VR-008). o Maryland Safety Inspection Certificate that c ertifies that your vehicle meets Maryland safety standards and is valid for up to 90 days from the date issued. If you bought the vehicle from a Maryland dealer, it will be valid for a period of 6 months from the inspection date, or when the odometer reading advances 1,000 miles from the reading at the time of inspection, whichever comes first. Please see the Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration website at http://www.marylandmva.com/index.html and the Maryland State Board of Elections website at http://www.elections.state.md.us/citizens/registration/index.html for further new resident and contact information. Website source: May 8, 2006.