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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.

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:

  • The previous owner's title, if a titled vehicle (model year 19890 and newer) or
  • The bill of sale and proof of last registration, if a non-titled vehicle.

If presenting the Certificate of Origin or the previous owner's title, be sure the date sold, the odometer reading and the purchase price have been completed on the back.  The dealer or the previous owner(s) and you must sign the back of either of these forms.

Take the completed RMV-1 application and supporting documents to the nearest full service RMV center. 

 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.

 After completing the transaction, you will receive a registration certificate, new plates and a year of expiration decal for the rear plate. The title will be processed and mailed in approximately six (6) to eight (8) weeks. If you have a loan on the vehicle, the title will be mailed directly to your lienholder.

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 

Registration Fees
 
Amendment  -  $25
Duplicate  -  $25

License and ID Fees - Issue and Renewal

Class A  -  $75
Class B  -  $75
Class C  -  $75
ID/Liquor  -  $25

Out of State License Conversions

Class A  -  $125
Class B  -  $125
Class C  -  $125

Title Fees

Certificate of Title - Clear, Owner Retained, Reconstructed and Recovered Theft -  $75
Salvage Title - Repairable and Parts Only  -  $50

Other Fees

Instant Issue License/ID  -  $75
Driver History (Paper)  -  $20                                                                                           
Driving Records - Certified and Non-Certified  -  $20                                                               
Accident Report  -  $20                                                                                               
Reducible Load Permit Amendment  -  $20                                                              
Reducible Load Permit (Overweight Permits)  -  $50 Minimum                               
Return Check/CC Fees  -  $15                                                                                  

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.