VEHICLE INSPECTION SPECIFICS

The car inspection my takes approximately two hour to complete. For those that choose the option for a set appointment time, we reserve a bay for the vehicle, and allocate one of our inspectors to the job. For our drop-off service you will get your service ready approximately in 5 hours. For those vehicles that pass inspection, a Vehicle Inspection Certificate (Certificate) is issued. That certificate is used, along with the vehicle’s title to complete vehicle title and tag services. If the vehicle fails inspection, an car inspection report, noting the defective items, is offered for the customer’s review. A representative of Charm City Auto and Truck Repair will offer an estimate to make repairs to correct defects so the vehicle passes car inspection.

Please continue to read to know the process for the proper registration of your vehicle in Maryland and to better understand the requirements of the vehicle inspection program.

MARYLAND VEHICLE SAFETY INSPECTION PROGRAM

Bring your Auto or Truck to us for a complete Maryland State car inspection. Upon successful completion of the inspection, our licensed inspector will issue you a certificate used to obtain your vehicle registration. Items that do not meet the standard set by the MVA, will be noted and may be repaired at our facility. As an added benefit and courtesy for you, the ASE certified tech will issue you a report of maintenance items or performance issues observed – that while not affecting the issuance of a certificate — you may want to address.

 

WHAT YOU NEED FOR  TITLE, NEW TAGS, AND VEHICLE REGISTRATION

  1. A title signed by the seller. Buyers that wish to be shown on the title must be available for signatures on the title and title application.
  2. A Certificate from Maryland Auto and Truck Repair or an authorized Maryland Vehicle Inspection Station.
  3. Lien holder information or a lien release.
  4. A valid Maryland Soundex (license) number. If you don’t have one, we’ll get one for you.
  5. An original bill of sale if purchased from a dealer or a notarized bill of sale if purchased from a private party and the vehicle is seven years or newer.
  6. Auto insurance information

 

 

WHAT YOU NEED TO OBTAIN A  TEMPORARY TAG

  1. A title signed by the seller. Buyers that wish to be shown on the title must be available for signatures on the title and title application.
  2. Lien holder information or a lien release.
  3. A valid Maryland Soundex (license) number. If you don’t have one, we’ll get one for you.
  4. An original bill of sale if purchased from a dealer or a notarized bill of sale if purchased from a private party and the vehicle is seven years or newer.
  5. An insurance policy or binder number.

 

NOTE:

After obtaining the Temporary tag obtain the Inspection Certificate you have 30 days. Inspection Certificates may be obtained from Maryland Auto and Truck Repair.