Maryland Transportation Section 13-110
§ 13-110.
  The Administration shall refuse to issue a certificate of title of a vehicle if:
    (1)   The application contains any false or fraudulent statement;
    (2)   The applicant has failed to furnish information or documents required by statute or regulations adopted by the Administration;
    (3)   Any required fee has not been paid;
    (4)   The applicant is not entitled to a certificate of title under the Maryland Vehicle Law; or
    (5)   The Administration has reasonable grounds to believe:
      (i)   That the applicant is not the owner of the vehicle; or
      (ii)   That the issuance of a certificate of title to the applicant would be a fraud against another person.