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Special situation Massachusetts

Title and register an out-of-state vehicle purchase in Massachusetts

Choose this path when the vehicle or title is entering Massachusetts from another state.

Open official starting point Open Massachusetts renewal

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What to bring

  • assigned out-of-state title or ownership documents
  • Massachusetts insurance and stamped registration and title application
  • title, registration, tax, and fee payment materials
  • RMV service-center handling for the title and registration transaction

Likely next steps

  1. Start with the Massachusetts title and registration process instead of relying on a normal renewal.
  2. Gather the out-of-state title, purchase documents, insurance paperwork, and tax materials before visiting the RMV.
  3. Use the RMV service-center path that handles title and registration work, not just credential replacement.
  4. Complete Massachusetts inspection after registration is issued.