Registry News - NEW!
Registry of Motor Vehicles Information
Important! No more license renewal notices!
The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles no longer mails out license renewal notices.
Be sure to renew your driver’s license at least seven days before your birthday to ensure that you receive your new license before your old license expires. You can do many registry activities online at http://www.mass.gov/rmv/express/index.htm.
Are you purchasing a vehicle from out of state?
For individuals with Massachusetts Auto insurance purchasing a vehicle out of state, Massachusetts requires that the auto policy, title and registration all be in the same name.
Important! No more license renewal notices!
Are you purchasing a vehicle from out of state?
To Register and Title Vehicles Purchased from an Out-of-State Dealer:
You must go to a licensed Massachusetts insurance agent to obtain an active insurance policy and have the agent complete, stamp and sign an Application for Registration and Title (RMV-1). If there is a lien against the vehicle, please make sure the lienholder information is complete and accurate.
After verifying all information, sign the RMV-1 application. Along with the completed RMV-1 application, you must submit one of the following documents:
If the dealer is not registered with the Department of Revenue, the sales tax will be calculated at 5% of the purchase price or the National Automotive Dealer Association (NADA) trade-in value, whichever is higher.
You must obtain a vehicle inspection sticker within seven (7) days of the registration date.
Registry Fee Changes effective 5 pm on April 3, 2009
License and ID Fees - Issue and Renewal
Out of State License Conversions
Title Fees
Other Fees
Some of these proposed fees increases will be phased in or require legislative approval. They include:
Passenger Vehicle Registrations, Class D License, Duplicate License, Amend/Remove License Restriction, Driver Ed Final Exam, Certified Copy of License, Registration or Title Information and School Bus Reinspection Fee.