Maryland Code, Transportation § 13-106

(1) File each application for a certificate of title that it receives; and

(2) Issue a certificate of title of the vehicle if:

(1) Under a distinctive title number assigned to the vehicle;

(2) Under the vehicle identification number of the vehicle or, if a distinguishing number has been assigned to it, under the distinguishing number; and

(3) Under any other method that the Administration determines.

(1) A notice from a dealer under § 14-1502(f)(1) of the Commercial Law Article;

(2) A notice from a manufacturer or factory branch under § 14-1502(f)(2) of the Commercial Law Article; and

(3) A manufacturer's disclosure form provided to the Administration under § 14-1502(g) of the Commercial Law Article.

(d)(1) The Administration shall issue a permanent decal to the owner of a motor scooter or moped for which a certificate of title is issued.

(2) An owner of a motor scooter or moped for which a certificate of title is issued shall display the decal on the vehicle as prescribed by the Administration.

(3) A decal shall display a unique number sequence assigned by the Administration.

(4) The Administration: