: If you happen to pay Virginia's 4.15% Sales and Use Tax (SUT) at the time of purchase, Maryland typically grants a credit for that amount. However, you will still owe the MVA the remaining 1.85% difference to meet Maryland's 6% requirement.
: Many experts recommend getting a pre-purchase inspection (PPI) from a trusted Maryland mechanic before finalizing the deal in Virginia. Some buyers even negotiate to have the Virginia dealer fix items that might cause a Maryland inspection failure. 3. Registration and Paperwork
: Unless the vehicle is brand new, it must pass a Maryland state inspection before it can be permanently registered.
Crossing the Potomac: A Marylander's Guide to Buying a Car in Virginia
: Expect to pay Maryland's 6% excise tax (sales tax) on the purchase price.
: If you happen to pay Virginia's 4.15% Sales and Use Tax (SUT) at the time of purchase, Maryland typically grants a credit for that amount. However, you will still owe the MVA the remaining 1.85% difference to meet Maryland's 6% requirement.
: Many experts recommend getting a pre-purchase inspection (PPI) from a trusted Maryland mechanic before finalizing the deal in Virginia. Some buyers even negotiate to have the Virginia dealer fix items that might cause a Maryland inspection failure. 3. Registration and Paperwork
: Unless the vehicle is brand new, it must pass a Maryland state inspection before it can be permanently registered.
Crossing the Potomac: A Marylander's Guide to Buying a Car in Virginia
: Expect to pay Maryland's 6% excise tax (sales tax) on the purchase price.