Maryland Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 6-313

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

(2) “Motor vehicle” has the meaning stated in § 11-135 of the Transportation Article.

(3) “Nonresident” has the meaning stated in § 11-139 of the Transportation Article.

(4) “Nonresident's privilege to drive” has the meaning stated in § 11-140 of the Transportation Article.

(1) Issued in an action that is related to an accident or collision involving a motor vehicle driven by the nonresident driver and in which the nonresident driver is named as a party; and

(2) Directed to the nonresident driver.

(1) Service is made by the personal delivery and leaving of a copy of the process, with a certification of the last known address of the nonresident driver, with the Motor Vehicle Administration;

(2) A fee for service of process is paid to the Motor Vehicle Administration;

(3) The Motor Vehicle Administration sends a copy of the process by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the nonresident driver at the nonresident driver's last known address; and

(4) The Motor Vehicle Administration files an affidavit of compliance with the provisions of this section with the clerk of the court in which the action is pending.

(f)(1) The Motor Vehicle Administration shall keep a record of all process served under this section that shows the date and hour of service on the Administration by the party seeking service.

(2) When the certified return receipt is returned to the Motor Vehicle Administration, the Administration shall: