Maryland safety inspection requirements
Maryland’s safety inspection program is run by Maryland State Police (ASED/MSIS). It is separate from MVA VEIP emissions testing. Use the MSP MSIS station lookup for licensed safety inspection stations.
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Who must comply
Safety inspection is commonly required for title/transfer and other situations defined in Maryland law and COMAR. Confirm your transaction type with MVA and MSP materials.
Cadence & fees
Cadence: typically at sale/transfer and when required by program rules
Fees: Labor-hour formula under COMAR 11.14.01.10; confirm with licensed station.
Citations: COMAR 11.14.01, COMAR 11.14.02
What stations check
- Standards in COMAR 11.14 vehicle inspection requirements
- Inspection procedure chart items as published by the program
Fail / retest
Pass/fail and e-certification processes are described on MDSP vehicle inspection pages; use the e-inspection lookup when applicable.
Scenarios
- Registration renewal with an expired sticker
- New resident registering an out-of-state vehicle
- Purchase/transfer where the buyer needs a current inspection
Official sources
Last reviewed 2026-10-01. Always confirm with the primary source before you drive.