REGISTRATION INFORMATION
BOATS 14' OR OVER - DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:
- Bill of Sale (name and address of seller).
- 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.
- 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
- Pencil tracing of Hull ID number (serial number). ***
- Required fees - (See fee schedule below)
- 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:
- Bill of Sale (name and address of seller).
- 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
- Pencil tracing of hull ID number (serial number). ***
- Required fees - (See fee schedule below)
- 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.
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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
- Bill of Sale (name and address of seller)
- 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
- Serial Number (ATV- 17 characters, found on the frame)
- Required fee-- (See fee schedule below)
- 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.
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 |