You must apply within 10 days from the date of title application.
If a vehicle has been sold by a dealership with a Certificate of Origin and the sale was cancelled, a withdrawal of title may be applied for.
- This page, Request to withdraw a vehicle title for a new vehicle, is offered by
- Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles
Request to withdraw a vehicle title for a new vehicle
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The Details
What you need
A title is eligible for withdrawal provided that the vehicle was sold with a Certificate of Origin, the sale was cancelled, the purchaser/lessee never took actual delivery of the vehicle, the vehicle never left the dealership’s lot, and the Massachusetts title has not been issued.
You will need:
- Completed Application for Withdrawal of Title
- Proof that the registration plate has been cancelled or transferred to another vehicle
- Proof of Lien Release (if applicable)
Fees
There are no fees for this transaction.
How to request
Mail the Application for Withdrawal of Title, proof of registration cancellation or transfer, and lien release (if applicable) to:
Registry of Motor Vehicles
Title Division
PO Box 55885
Boston, MA 02205
If the withdrawal is approved, the Certificate of Origin will be mailed back to the requesting dealership within 7 to 10 business days.
More info
If the dealership has identified that a title should be withdrawn but not all information (example: lien release) will be available within 10 days:
- For EVR Participants: Service Provider must be notified who will request a hold through MA RMV Business Support.
- For Out of State Dealerships: Contact the Title Division at 857-368-8050.
Contact
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