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REGISTRATION INFORMATION

 

 

BOATS 14' OR OVER - DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:

  1. Bill of Sale (name and address of seller).
  2. Title or, if vessel is documented with the Coast Guard, Termination of Documentation ("Deletion Letter") from the Coast Guard. This will indicate no outstanding mortgages on the vessel.
  3. Proof of payment of sales tax (ST-6, ST-6E, or Bill of Sale). Note: To pay your sales tax online, visit the Department of Revenue website at https://wfb.dor.state.ma.us/WebFile/WSI/Public/WebForms/ST6/RecreationTaxDefault.aspx
  4. Pencil tracing of Hull ID number (serial number). ***
  5. Required fees - (See fee schedule below)
  6. Properly completed and signed application.

If boat is purchased new from a registered boat dealer or department store, an original "Manufacturer's Certificate of Origin" is required in lieu of title.

Note:  When a boat is purchased from a private party, from a non-titled state, the previous owner's registration is required in lieu of title.

 

 

 

BOATS UNDER 14' - DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:

  1. Bill of Sale (name and address of seller).
  2. Proof of payment of sales tax (ST-6, ST-6E, or Bill of Sale). Note: To pay your sales tax online, visit the Department of Revenue website at https://wfb.dor.state.ma.us/WebFile/WSI/Public/WebForms/ST6/RecreationTaxDefault.aspx
  3. Pencil tracing of hull ID number (serial number). ***
  4. Required fees - (See fee schedule below)
  5. Properly completed and signed application.

If a new boat is purchased from a registered boat dealer or department store, a copy of the "Manufacturer's Certificate of Origin" is required.

Note: *** If your boat was built prior to 1972, or does not have a proper 12 character Hull Identification Number (HIN), a boat inspection may be required.   When in doubt, please call one of our registration offices prior to submitting an application.

 
 

ATV/SNOWMOBILE - DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

  1. Bill of Sale (name and address of seller)
  2. Proof of payment of sales tax (ST-6, ST-6E, or Bill of Sale). Note: To pay your sales tax online, visit the Department of Revenue website at https://wfb.dor.state.ma.us/WebFile/WSI/Public/WebForms/ST6/RecreationTaxDefault.aspx
  3. Serial Number (ATV- 17 characters, found on the frame)
  4. Required fee-- (See fee schedule below)
  5. Properly completed and signed application.

If the ATV or snowmobile is purchased new, a copy of the "Manufacturer's Certificate of Origin" is required.

Note:

  • Sales tax is due on the 20th day of the following month from date of purchase.
  • Massachusetts sales tax is now payable online. To pay your sales tax online, visit the Department of Revenue website or call the Department of Revenue at (800) 392-6089.

     

 

NEW FEE SCHEDULE

BOATS - ATVS - SNOWMOBILES

Motor Boat Registration (Two years)
 
Length Fee
Under 16 ft $40
16 to < 26 ft $60
26 to < 40 ft $80
40 ft plus $100
 
Title $25
Duplicate Title $15
Adding Lien Holder $15
 
Resident ATV and/or Snowmobile $40 (Two Years)
Non-Resident ATV and/or Snowmobile $30 (One Year)
 
Transfer of Registration $15
Duplicate Registrations $10
 
Dealer Permit (ATV/Snowmobile) $50 (One year)
Dealer Registration $40 (Two Years)
 

If visiting any Registration office, please bring a check or money order made out to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

 
 
Contact: David Barber, Registration Bureau Chief
Email Questions to: Allen.Millner@State.ma.us
 
Registration Bureau--Main Office
251 Causeway Street, Suite 101
Boston, MA 02114
Phone: (617) 626-1610
Fax: (617) 626-1630

 

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