Paperwork When Buying a Car in Massachusetts

Required Steps

For cars made after 1979, you must have a title signed over to you and a bill of sale in order to get the car registered and titled in your name. Get the bill of sale notarized if you can.

Cars built in 1979 or before do not require a title for registration, just the Bill of Sale.

Missing Title

If the seller cannot locate the title, he or she should apply to the RMV for a duplicate title.

Bill of Sale

A bill of sale is mandatory for registering and titling your vehicle. Plus, its an important peace-of-mind document to own for your records, especially if questions arise over your vehicle's sales tax fees. For convenience purposes, you can easily download this form from our Bill of Sale page.

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