If you are unsure of the status of your Massachusetts vehicle's certificate of title or accuracy of the lienholder information, it's easy to find out.
- This page, Check the status of your vehicle's title , is offered by
- Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles
Check the status of your vehicle's title
The Details
What you need
You can obtain the following information by checking with the RMV:
- The date your certificate of title was issued
- To whom the certificate of title was (or will be) mailed
- The format of the current title (Paper or Electronic)
- The name of the lienholder, if applicable
- NOTE: If the lienholder is part of our Electronic Lien and Title (ELT) Program, the lienholder’s record will show “Is an Electronic Lienholder” as “Yes.”
To request your vehicle title status or lienholder information, you will need to provide your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) or the certificate of title number, which can be found on your vehicle registration.
NOTE: An Electronic Vehicle Certificate of Title (E-Title) will have a title format of electronic but no lienholder. ELT will also have a format of electronic unless the lienholder has decided to print the title in which case format will be paper.
Fees
There is no fee to check the status of your vehicle's Certificate of Title.
How to check
The easiest and quickest way to check your Massachusetts vehicle title and/or lienholder information is online. You will need your:
- Last 8 of VIN
- Title Number
If you do not have the title number, you will need the full Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
Contact
Online
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