SB 125 Maryland Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Vehicle Laws - Transfer of Used Vehicles - Repeal of Notarized Bill of Sale Requirement

SB 125 repeals the requirement for private sellers to submit a notarized bill of sale when transferring ownership of used vehicles that are 7+ years old or sold below $500 of their retail value. This directly affects private individuals selling used cars, trailers, motor scooters, or off-highway vehicles without a dealer license. The bill removes the need for a notarized document to verify the sale price for tax calculation purposes, simplifying the transfer process. It does not change tax rates or other vehicle registration requirements, only eliminating this specific documentation step.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Sep 2025
Committee Review
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
House of Delegates Passage
Apr 2026
Signed into Law
Apr 2026
Introduced Sep 26, 2025 Signed Apr 14, 2026
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MINOR
The bill repeals the requirement for a notarized bill of sale when transferring used vehicles in Maryland. This change simplifies the vehicle transfer process by removing the need for a notary public, reducing costs and administrative barriers for private sellers and buyers while maintaining existing tax valuation rules.
Scope change
The bill applies to all used vehicle transfers between private parties, removing a specific procedural requirement that previously existed for these transactions.
REQUIREMENT

Eliminated the mandate that a bill of sale for used vehicle transfers must be notarized.

DEFINITION

Reorganized the definition of 'fair market value' to clarify how vehicle values are determined for tax purposes, though the underlying valuation logic remains consistent.

TECHNICAL

Added standard legislative formatting elements such as a committee report status and adoption date.

Floor votes · Senate Feb 14, 2026 · House of Delegates Mar 20, 2026

How they voted

440
Passed · 5 other
Total votes 49
Feb 14, 2026
D Democratic36
32 Yea 4
88% Yea
R Republican13
12 Yea 1
92% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
16
Key actions
10
Committee
6
Apr 14, 2026
Signed into law
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 119
executive
Apr 8, 2026
Upper · Passed
Returned Passed
upper
Apr 7, 2026
Lower · Passed
Third Reading Passed
lower
Apr 3, 2026
Lower · Passed
Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
lower
Apr 3, 2026
Lower · Passed
Favorable Report by Environment and Transportation
lower
Mar 20, 2026
House Of Delegates · Passed
House of Delegates Vote: pass (95-42-5)
house of delegates
Feb 20, 2026
Committee
Referred Environment and Transportation
lower
Feb 19, 2026
Upper · Passed
Third Reading Passed
upper
Feb 17, 2026
Upper · Passed
Favorable Adopted
upper
Feb 16, 2026
Upper · Passed
Favorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
upper
Feb 14, 2026
Senate · Passed
Senate Vote: pass (44-0-5)
senate
Jan 14, 2026
Committee
First Reading Judicial Proceedings
upper
Sep 26, 2025
Introduced
Pre-filed
upper
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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