Maryland State Inspections

MD State Inspections in Hagerstown, MD

Maryland State Inspection in Hagerstown, MD

Pope Tire Warehouse & Service Center is an authorized state safety inspection station serving Hagerstown, MD, Martinsburg, WV, Frederick, MD, and surrounding areas.

We are certified to inspect the following vehicles:

Class A (cars and trucks /passenger vehicles)
Class T (trailers under 2,000 lbs drawn by Class A vehicles)

E-Inspections: We're an e-inspection station, so your Maryland safety inspection certificate is electronically sent to the MVA.

Call (301) 790-3909 or schedule your service online. To make an appointment through our website, choose "Vehicle Inspection" box and pick your desired date and time. We'll get back to you to confirm the details.

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When Do I Need a Maryland State Inspection?

New Residents: If you're a new resident, you must title and register your vehicles within 60 days of residency. This keeps your vehicle(s) in compliance with Maryland laws and allows you to take advantage of a lower excise tax. To complete registration, your vehicle(s) must pass the safety inspection.

Used Car Sales: In addition, most used vehicles must pass a state safety inspection before they can be sold or transferred. The seller or transferor is generally the person who must obtain the inspection certificate, although certain vehicle classes allow the purchaser/transferee to obtain the certificate as well. An exemption exists for vehicles transferred as a gift between immediate family members. For this type of exemption, a gift certification form must be filled out instead.

You can learn more about Maryland safety inspections from the Maryland Department of Transportation.

Maryland State Inspection Checklist

A certified technician checks the following systems and parts during an MD state inspection:

Steering System
Wheel Alignment
Brake System
Wheels & Tires
Windshield
Fuel System
Exhaust System
Bumpers
Motor Mounts
Fenders
Lights
Electrical System
Mirrors
Glazing (Windows)
Wipers
Hood / Catches
Gear Shift Indicator
Suspension
Wipers
Hood / Catches
Door Handles
Floor / Trunk Pans
Speedometer / Odometer
Driver Seat
Seat Belts
Universal & CV Joints
Emissions Equipment

Maryland safety inspections are among the most comprehensive inspections in the United States. This is one reason why preventive maintenance is so valuable throughout the life of your vehicle. In the event you ever choose to sell your car in the future, you won't want to worry about passing the state inspection.

4 Facts about MD State Inspections

To register a vehicle in Maryland, drivers must receive an inspection certificate.
Inspection certificates can only be awarded by licensed Maryland inspection stations; if an inspection station is e-certified, then the inspection certificate will be sent electronically to the MVA
New residents of Maryland have 60 days to register their vehicles before automatically forfeiting any tax credit or titling tax paid in another state.
Most sellers of used cars are required to have a vehicle undergo a safety inspection before the automobile can be sold.

Call (301) 790-3909 or schedule your service online or in person with Pope Tire Warehouse & Service Center today.