You can change a vehicle's title from an Electronic Certificate of Title (E-Title) to a paper title or from a paper title to an E-Title. Vehicle owners may also request a replacement paper title if their original title is lost, stolen, or damaged.
- This page, Certificate of Title Replacement/Format Conversion, is offered by
- Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles
Certificate of Title Replacement/Format Conversion
The Details
What you need
IMPORTANT: All vehicle titles are still issued on paper by default. You will receive an Electronic Certificate of Title (E-Title) if you convert your paper title, or if you buy a vehicle through an E-Title transfer.
- Identify if your current title is a Paper Title or E-Title either at Mass.gov/myRMV or you can check your current title details and status online
- Identify your desired title type: Paper Title or Electronic Title
- Before converting your paper title to an E-Title learn more about E-Titles and their benefits and eligibility
Note that if you have a paper title that you are converting to an E-Title or replacing a damaged or illegible title, you must submit the original physical paper title with the application.
Make sure you have all owner and vehicle details before starting your application.
Fees
| Name | Fee | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Paper to E-Title Fee | $25 | each |
| E-Title to Paper Fee | $25 | each |
| Certificate of Title Replacement Fee (Paper Title) | $25 | each |
How to replace
Account holders can complete this transaction online. You will need to log in with a MyMassGov Personal account.
To request a title conversion at an RMV Service Center, complete the Replace/Convert your MA Certificate of Title Application, and take the completed application, supporting documents, and applicable fee to an RMV Service Center. Walk-ins are welcome, but customers with scheduled appointments will be prioritized.
To request a title conversion by mail, complete the Replace/Convert your MA Certificate of Title Application, along with supporting documentation and applicable fee to:
Registry of Motor Vehicles
Title Division
P.O. Box 55885
Boston, MA 02205-5885
If you are converting from an E-Title to a paper title, you can call the RMV Contact Center at 857-368-8000.
More info
Learn how to Replace your Paper Vehicle's Certificate of Title if you are replacing your vehicle's paper Certificate of Title or you can submit a Replace/Convert your MA Certificate of Title Application. You can also Replace your E-Title Online.
If you obtained a loan for your vehicle and that loan has been paid off, check with your lienholder (e.g., bank) first to see if they have your title. If they do not, obtain a signed letter from the lienholder on their letterhead indicating that the loan has been paid off. The letter must also specify the year, make, vehicle identification number (VIN), and all titled owners. No faxes or photocopies of lien releases are acceptable. The lien release must be submitted with your application for a replacement title, regardless of the age of the loan.
NOTE: A lienholder's signature on an application for a replacement vehicle title does not constitute a lien release.
If the person to whom the title was issued has died, a copy of the letter of administration, court order, or Affidavit of Surviving Spouse and a death certificate must be submitted with the application.
If you find the original title after the replacement is issued, you must surrender the original to the Registrar of Motor Vehicles.
Downloads
Replace/Convert Your MA Certificate of Title, Open PDF file, 247.34 KB
(English, PDF 247.34 KB)
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