From Code of Maryland Regulations:

COMAR 11.15.14.11 Reconstructed Vehicles.
A. An applicant for a certificate of title for a reconstructed vehicle shall provide the Administration with:

1. An application for a certificate of title;
2. An application for an assigned VIN;
3. A certificate of title for the frame;
4. A bill of sale or a copy of the title for the body;
5. Receipts for parts and labor used to reconstruct the vehicle; and
6. A garage inspection by an authorized police officer in this State.

B. The Administration shall refuse to issue a certificate of title if:

1. The required documents are not furnished or the information is incomplete;
2. A title for a vehicle less than 7 years old is being assigned to the applicant and the applicant:
   • Does not furnish a notarized bill of sale; and
   • Refuses to pay excise tax on the book value of the vehicle;
3. An individual bringing the vehicle to the Administration for a garage inspection by the ASED does not furnish a power of attorney authorizing the individual to sign for the applicant;
4. The garage inspection reveals stolen parts; or
5. A security interest termination statement has not been furnished for each lien shown on the Administration's records.

COMAR 11.15.14.12 Glider Kits and Kit Cars.

A. An applicant for a certificate of title for a vehicle constructed from a glider kit or a car kit shall provide the Administration with:

1. An application for a certificate of title;
2. A certificate of origin for the kit;
3. A bill of sale for the kit;
4. A title for the frame;
5. Bills of sale or receipts for all parts and labor;
6. An application for an assigned VIN; and
7. A garage inspection at the Administration or, in the case of a glider kit, a certified statement that the vehicle was assembled by a Maryland licensed dealer or repair shop.

B. The Administration shall refuse to issue a certificate of title if:

1. The required documents are not furnished or the information is incomplete;
2. The individual bringing the vehicle to the Administration garage is not the applicant and cannot furnish a power of attorney authorizing the individual to sign for the applicant;
3. The garage inspection reveals stolen parts;
4. The application is being processed at a branch office of the Administration, and a statement certifying that the glider kit has been assembled by a Maryland licensed dealer or repair shop is not furnished;
5. A security interest termination statement has not been furnished for each lien shown on record; or
6. A title for a vehicle less than 7 years old is being assigned to the applicant and the applicant:
   • Does not furnish a notarized bill of sale; and
   • Refuses to pay excise tax on the greater of the book value or the purchase price of the vehicle.

COMAR 11.15.05.02 Vehicles to be Registered as Class A Passenger Vehicles.

Constructed, reconstructed, or unorthodox vehicles to be registered as Class A passenger vehicles shall:

1. Be inspected and approved by an authorized Maryland inspection station before applying for title and registration;
2. Be equipped with the equipment and mechanisms required by Transportation Article, Title 22, Annotated Code of Maryland, which shall be inspected and approved by an authorized Maryland inspection station; and
3. Comply with the provisions of 49 CFR §§571.101-571.302, which are incorporated by reference.

 

From Maryland Code:

 

MD Code, Transportation, § 13-104.2. Certificate of title for foreign vehicles, and reconstructed or specially constructed vehicles

Definitions

(a)(1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.

(2) “Essential parts” means all integral and body parts, whether new or used, the removal, addition, alteration, or substitution of which would tend to conceal the identity of the vehicle or substantially alter its appearance, model, type, or mode of operation.

(3) “Reconstructed vehicle” means any vehicle that:

1. (i) Is of a type required to be registered under this title; and
2. (ii) Has been materially altered from its original construction by the removal, addition, alteration, or substitution of essential parts.

(4) “Specially constructed vehicle” means any vehicle that:

1. (i) Is of a type required to be registered under this title;
2. (ii) Was not originally constructed under a distinctive name, make, model, or type by a generally recognized manufacturer of vehicles; and
3. (iii) Has not been materially altered from its original construction.
   
   Foreign vehicles, and reconstructed or specially constructed vehicles

(b) If an application for a certificate of title is for a foreign vehicle previously titled or registered in another state or country, for a reconstructed vehicle, or for a specially constructed vehicle, the application also shall be accompanied by:

1. Any information or documents the Administration reasonably requires to establish the ownership of the vehicle and the existence or nonexistence of security interests in it;
2. Either:
   1. (i) The certification of a person authorized by the Administration stating that the vehicle identification number of the vehicle has been inspected and found to conform to the description given in the application; or
   2. (ii) Any other proof of the identity of the vehicle that the Administration reasonably requires; and
3. As to a foreign vehicle previously titled or registered in another state or country:
   1. (i) Any certificate of title issued by the other state or country; or
   2. (ii) If the other state or country does not issue a certificate of title for vehicles of the type to which the application refers, a certified bill of sale and any registration documents issued by that state or country.

 

MD Code, Transportation, § 13-411. Display of registration plates and validation tabs

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Vintage registration plates for historic or antique vehicles

(h)(1) A vehicle registered as a historic or antique vehicle (Class L) in this State or in another state, when used or driven in this State, may display vintage registration plates as an indication of the historic or antique nature of the vehicle. Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the place on the vehicle provided for the display of registration plates may only be used for the display of current registration plates in accordance with subsections (a) through (c) of this section, and any vintage registration plates which are used shall be displayed elsewhere on the vehicle.

(2) If the Administration authorizes the display of vintage registration plates in lieu of current registration plates, as provided in § 13-936.1 of this title, the vintage registration plates shall be displayed as required under subsections (a) through (c) of this section. However, the current registration plates shall be kept in the vehicle at all times.

 

MD Code, Transportation, § 13-613. Issuance of personalized registration plates

Vehicles eligible for special, personalized registration numbers

(a)(1) The owner of any vehicle described in paragraph (2) of this subsection may apply to the Administration for the assignment to that vehicle of a special, personalized registration number.

(2) This section applies only as to:

1. (i) A Class A (passenger) vehicle;
2. (ii) A Class D (motorcycle) vehicle;
3. (iii) A Class E (truck) vehicle with a one ton or less manufacturer's rated capacity;
4. (iv) A Class G (nonfreight trailer) vehicle;
5. (v) A Class L (historic) vehicle;
6. (vi) A Class M (multipurpose) vehicle; or
7. (vii) A Class N (street rod) vehicle.

Fee for special registration

(b) In addition to the annual registration fee otherwise required by this title, the applicant shall pay an additional annual fee of $50, payable with the original and each renewal application for special registration under this section.

Special registration number

(c)(1) A special registration number assigned under this section may consist of any combination of not more than 7 letters and numerals.

(2) In its discretion, the Administration may refuse any combination of letters and numerals.

 

MD Code, Transportation, § 13-936. Class L vehicles; historic motor vehicles

Historic motor vehicle defined

1. (a) In this section, “historic motor vehicle” means a motor vehicle, including a passenger vehicle, motorcycle, or truck that:
   1. (1) Is at least 20 years old;
   2. (2) Has not been substantially altered from the manufacturer's original design; and
   3. (3) Meets criteria contained in regulations adopted by the Administration.

Replicas of original vehicles

(b) In this section, “historic motor vehicle” does not include a vehicle that has been remanufactured or reconstructed as a replica of an original vehicle.

In general

(c) If registered with the Administration under this section, every historic motor vehicle is a Class L (historic) vehicle.

Annual registration fee

(d) Except as provided in subsection (i) of this section, for each Class L (historic) vehicle, the annual registration fee is $25.50.

Application for registration of a historic motor vehicle

(e) In applying for registration of a historic motor vehicle under this section, the owner of the vehicle shall submit with the application a certification that the vehicle for which the application is made:

1. (1) Will be maintained for use in exhibitions, club activities, parades, tours, and occasional transportation; and
2. (2) Will not be used:
   1. i. For general daily transportation;
   2. ii. Primarily for the transportation of passengers or property on highways;
   3. iii. For employment;
   4. iv. For transportation to and from employment or school; or
   5. v. For commercial purposes.

Issuance of special, historic motor vehicle registration plates

(f) Except as provided in § 13-936.1 of this subtitle, on registration of a vehicle under this section, the Administration shall issue a special, historic motor vehicle registration plate of the size and design that the Administration determines.

Specific equipment requirements

(g) Unless the presence of the equipment was specifically required by a statute of this State as a condition of sale when the vehicle was manufactured, the presence of any specific equipment is not required for the operation of a vehicle registered under this section.

Exemption from vehicle inspections or use and inspection of emission controls

(h)(1) A vehicle with a model year of 1985 or earlier registered under this section is exempt from any statute that requires vehicle inspections.

(2) A vehicle registered under this section is exempt from any statute that requires the use and inspection of emission controls.

Motor vehicles manufactured at least 60 years prior to current model year

(i)(1) For a motor vehicle manufactured at least 60 years prior to the current model year, there is a onetime registration fee of $50.00.

(2) Registration of a motor vehicle manufactured under this subsection is not transferable to a subsequent owner.

 

MD Code, Transportation, § 13-936.1. Vintage plates; historic motor vehicles

Vintage registration plate defined

(a) In this section, “vintage registration plate” means a Maryland registration plate that was actually issued for display on a motor vehicle in a year not less than 25 years prior to January 1 of each calendar year.

Display of 2 vintage registration plates in lieu of current registration plates

(b) The owner of a motor vehicle registered under § 13-936 or § 13-937.1 of this subtitle as a Class L (historic) or Class N (street rod) vehicle may display two vintage registration plates in lieu of a current registration plate on that vehicle if:

1. (1) The owner of the motor vehicle submits an application on a form prescribed by the Administrator;
2. (2) The two vintage registration plates were issued in the same year as the model year of the motor vehicle; and
3. (3) The owner of the motor vehicle pays a onetime registration fee of $25.50.

Term and fee for display of vintage registration plates

(c) If the Administration authorizes the display of vintage registration plates under this section:

1. (1) The vintage registration plates shall remain valid for as long as title to the motor vehicle remains in the person who submitted an application under subsection (b)(1) of this section; and
2. (2) A fee in addition to the onetime registration fee prescribed in subsection (b)(3) of this section is not required for the issuance of the vintage registration plates.

 

MD Code, Transportation, § 13-937.1. Class N vehicles; street rods

Street rod defined

(a) In this section, “street rod” means a motor vehicle that:

1. (1) Is 25 years old or older; and
2. (2) Has been substantially altered from the manufacturer's original design.

In general

(b) Except as provided in subsection (e) of this section, if registered with the Administration under this section, every street rod is a Class N (street rod) vehicle.

Annual registration fee

(c) For each Class N (street rod) vehicle, the annual registration fee is $25.00.

Application for registration of a street rod

(d) In applying for registration of a street rod under this section, the owner of the street rod shall submit with the application a certification that the vehicle for which the application is made:

1. (1) Will be maintained for use in exhibitions, club activities, parades, tours, occasional transportation, and similar uses; and
2. (2) Will not be used:
   1. (i) For general daily transportation; or
   2. (ii) Primarily for the transportation of passengers or property on highways.

Street rods registered as Class L vehicles

(e)(1) The registration of a street rod registered before July 1, 1987 as a Class L (historic) vehicle shall remain valid until midnight on the date indicated on the registration card issued by the Administration.

(2) On expiration of a street rod's registration as a Class L (historic) vehicle, a street rod registered with the Administration shall be registered as a Class N (street rod) vehicle as required by this section.

Special street rod vehicle registration plate

(f) Except as provided in § 13-936.1 of this subtitle, on registration of a vehicle under this section, the Administration shall issue a special street rod vehicle registration plate of the size and design that the Administration determines.

Specific equipment requirements

(g) Unless the presence of the equipment was specifically required by a statute of this State as a condition of sale when the vehicle was manufactured, the presence of any specific equipment is not required for the operation of a vehicle registered under this section.

Street rods exempt from vehicle inspections or use and inspection of emission controls

(h) A vehicle registered under this section is exempt from any statute that requires periodic vehicle inspections or that requires the use and inspection of emission controls.

• A. Be inspected and approved by an authorized Maryland inspection station before applying for title and registration;
• B. Be equipped with the equipment and mechanisms required by Transportation Article, Title 22, Annotated Code of Maryland, which shall be inspected and approved by an authorized Maryland inspection station; and
• C. Comply with the provisions of 49 CFR §§571.101-571.302, which are incorporated by reference.