Temporary plates will be valid for 15 days
Find out how to apply for a temporary plate for vehicle purchased from a dealer.
- This page, Apply for a Non-Resident Short-Term Registration, is offered by
- Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles
Apply for a Non-Resident Short-Term Registration
Contacts
Registry of Motor Vehicles
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The Details
What you need
To apply for a temporary plate for a vehicle purchased from a dealer for out of state residents, you will need the following:
- A completed Registration and Title Application
- Proof of insurance
- Insurance Certification on the Registration and Title Application or a Non-Resident Short-Term Registration Standalone Insurance Certificate form
- Correct payment
- Identity requirements when registering for an individual or Proof of FID for a business
Fees
The fee for a temporary registration is $20.
| Name | Fee | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Temporary license plate for out of state residents | $20 | each |
How to apply
This transaction can only be completed by an authorized dealer through our Business 2 Business (B2B) services or as a walk-in customer.
- A completed Registration and Title Application
- Proof of insurance
- Insurance Certification on the Registration and Title Application or a Non-Resident Short-Term Registration Standalone Insurance Certificate form
- Correct payment
- Identity requirements when registering for an individual or Proof of FID for a business
Downloads
Open PDF file, 761.99 KB,
Registration and Title Application
(English, PDF 761.99 KB)
Open PDF file, 163.97 KB,
Non-Resident Short-Term Registration Standalone Insurance Certificate
(English, PDF 163.97 KB)
Open PDF file, 121.7 KB,
Non-Resident Short Term Registration Plate Information Sheet
(English, PDF 121.7 KB)
Contact
Online
Ask the RMV
Ask the RMV