Find out what you need to obtain a replacement paper Certificate of Title, change information, or check the status of a vehicle's Certificate of Title.
A Certificate of Title for a motor vehicle is a legal document issued by a state to certify the vehicle's ownership. The Massachusetts title law requires that all motor vehicles and trailers be titled within 10 days of purchase. Passenger vehicles with a model year of 1980 and older, purchased before November 26, 1990 are exempt from titling. Trailers with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 3,000 lbs. or less are also exempt and will not be issued a title.
IMPORTANT: Effective October 26, 2026, Massachusetts is introducing Electronic Vehicle Certificate of Title (E-Title), a new way to create and maintain vehicle titles in electronic form and, in eligible cases, transfer vehicle ownership entirely electronically. For additional details, review Understanding Electronic Vehicle Certificate of Title (E-Title).
