If you are planning a move to the great state of Massachusetts, then you will need to make sure that you have all of your bases covered. Among the most important things that you will have to do when moving to a new state is to register your vehicle. When moving to the state of Massachusetts you will have 30 days to register your vehicle before you are subject to a late fee. You will have to go in person to the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) in order to get your vehicle registered.
When registering your car as a new resident of the state of Massachusetts, here are some of the things that you will have to do before you get this process done:
- Go to a licensed auto insurance company and obtain a policy
- Have the agent complete the Application for Registration of Title
- Be sure to sign the application
Once you have obtained this, you will be ready to go to the RMV branch near you and start the registration process. Here are the things you will need to bring with you:
- The signed copy of the Application for Registration and Title
- The out of state title for your vehicle
- The payment for the registration fees that apply
For current residents of Massachusetts that are buying a car from a dealership, here are the things you will need to do to get the new car registered:
- Get the dealership to fill out the Application for Registration and Title
- If there is a lien on the vehicle, you will need the lien holder information
- Get an insurance policy and have the agent sign and stamp the application
If you have purchased the car from a private party, you will need the following items to get it registered:
- Proof of insurance
- Signed copies of the Application for Registration and Title
- The bill of sale
- A statement of mileage for the vehicle in question
There will be fees associated with getting a car registered in the state of Massachusetts. The following are some of the fees that you can expect to pay:
- Passenger vehicles will cost $60 to register
- Motorcycles will cost $20 to register
- The title fee is $75
- A duplicate registration will cost $25
After you register your vehicle, you will have to have a safety and emissions test performed in seven days or the registration is not valid. If you have any additional questions, then be sure to visit the Massachusetts DMV website.
