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To transfer your vehicle registration to your newly purchased vehicle, you will need:
After completing the transaction, you will receive a registration certificate with the new vehicle information. The title will be processed and mailed in approximately 6 to 8 weeks. If you have a loan on the vehicle, the title will be mailed directly to your lienholder.
Please note that registration fees vary by plate type. Refer to the RMV's Schedule of Fees for a list of RMV plate types and fees.
If there is a lien against the vehicle, please make sure the lienholder information is complete and accurate.
The completed application must be accompanied by one of the following documents:
4. If presenting the Certificate of Origin or the previous owner's title, be sure the date sold, the odometer reading and the purchase price have been completed on the back. The dealer or the previous owner(s) and you must sign the back of either of these forms.
5. Take the completed application and supporting documents to the RMV Service Center.
Customers are encouraged to continue to conduct RMV registration transactions by working through their insurance agents and auto dealers who are able to complete bulk transactions in-person through Business 2 Business (B2B) services (Chicopee RMV is strictly a B2B location and walk-ins cannot be conducted), electronically use the Electronic Vehicle Registration (EVR) Program.
Individual registration drop-off services, which temporarily replaced B2B services during the State of Emergency, will no longer be available at RMV Service Centers.
A 6.25% sales tax will be collected at this time based on the purchase price of the dealer sale. If the dealer is not registered with the Department of Revenue, the sales tax will be calculated at 6.25% of the purchase price or the National Automotive Dealer Association (NADA) trade-in value, whichever is higher.
Out of State Dealer Purchase
You must go to a licensed Massachusetts insurance agent to obtain an active insurance policy and have the agent complete, stamp and sign an Application for Registration & Title.
If there is a lien against the vehicle, please make sure the lienholder information is complete and accurate.
The completed application must be accompanied by one of the following documents:
3. You must make a reservation for this transaction at one of our open Service Centers. Customers are strongly encouraged to go online to schedule available in-person appointments at statewide Service Centers. Customers can conduct walk-in transactions during early morning or late afternoon hours, but will be served after customers with prescheduled in-person appointments.
4. Take the completed application and supporting documents to your appointment.
If the dealer is not registered with the Department of Revenue, the sales tax will be calculated at 6.25% of the purchase price or the National Automotive Dealer Association (NADA) trade-in value, whichever is higher.
You must obtain a vehicle inspection sticker within 7 days of the registration date.
If you already own a vehicle or trailer, and buy a new one from a dealer or a used vehicle or trailer from an individual, you can transfer your registration to the new vehicle. Massachusetts allows a grace period of 7 calendar days from the date you dispose of your previous vehicle to register your new one.
Under this grace period, the following conditions must be met:
There is no grace period if you do not currently have a registered vehicle or trailer. The RMV does not issue temporary registration plates.
