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Vehicle Certificate of Title

Find out what you need to obtain a duplicate, change information, or check the status of a vehicle's Certificate of Title.

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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 that are 3,000 pounds or less are also exempt and do not need a title.

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Apply for a certificate of title   Replace your vehicle's certificate of title 

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Change information on your vehicle title  Check the status of your vehicle's title   Request a title history search 

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Title types and definitions  Total loss and salvage vehicles  Electronic Liens and Titles (ELT) program   National Motor Vehicle Title Information System (NMVTIS) 
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