Vehicle Laws – Historic Motor Vehicles – Minimum Age

HB 4 sets a minimum age requirement of 25 years (model year 1999 or earlier) for vehicles to qualify as historic motor vehicles in Maryland. It requires owners to certify that such vehicles will not be used for daily transportation, commercial purposes, or employment, and instead be maintained for exhibitions, club activities, or occasional use. The bill establishes annual registration fees ($45.50 before July 1, 2025; $55.50 after) and mandates that vehicles 60+ years old pay a one-time $50 fee (non-transferable). Additionally, it directs the Motor Vehicle Administration to automatically reinstate historic registrations suspended due to prior definition changes, effective July 1, 2026.