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The Details
What you need
Identification must be presented at time of cancellation. If the cancellation request is submitted by mail, then it must be accompanied by a photocopy of an owner’s photo ID, such as driver’s license or Massachusetts photo ID.
Fees
If you are not canceling the entire Master Registration, there is a $25.00 fee for amending the Master Registration.
How to cancel
Complete and sign the Section 5 Plates Cancellation Form, submit applicable payment if you are not cancelling the master registration, and mail to:
Registry of Motor Vehicles
Attention Section 5 Division
P.O. Box 55897
Boston, MA 02205-5897·
By E-Mail:
Email your cancellation form to Section.5.registry@state.ma.us
Next steps
Processing time
The RMV will mail your cancellation receipt to the address on record with 7 to 10 days.
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