MASSACHUSETTS Definitions - BIPAC

MASSACHUSETTS
Definitions
Antique motor car. Any motor vehicle over twenty-five years old which is maintained solely for use in
exhibitions, club activities, parades and other functions of public interest and which is not used primarily
for the transportation of passengers or goods over any way, provided that the application for registration
thereof is accompanied by an affidavit upon a form provided by the registrar which shall include a
statement of the age and intended use of such motor vehicle.
Assembled Vehicle. A unique vehicle constructed from parts of other motor vehicles.
Custom Vehicle. A motor vehicle for which the year of manufacture is after 1948, for which the model
year is at least 25 years old and that has been altered from the manufacturer's original design or has a
body constructed, in whole or in part, from non-original materials.
Glider Kit. A vehicle body, including cab, which is placed upon the chassis with its original drive train, of a
vehicle with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of more than 10,000 pounds that changes the function
or capacity of the original chassis, and which creates a need for a change to the Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN) because the cab has been replaced. Modifications to the original chassis may be necessary
to allow installation of the glider kit.
Model Year. The model year indicated on a motor vehicle's certificate of origin or, if there is no such
certificate, the model year the body of such vehicle most closely resembles.
Replica Vehicle. a motor vehicle constructed or assembled by a non-manufacturer from new or used
parts that, when assembled, replicates an earlier year, make and model vehicle.
Specially-Constructed Vehicle. A motor vehicle reconstructed or assembled by a non-manufacturer
from new or used parts, the exterior of which does not replicate or resemble any other manufactured
vehicle.
Street Rod. A motor vehicle for which the year of manufacture is prior to 1949, and which has been
altered from the manufacturer's original design or has a body constructed from non-original materials.

Titling, Registration & Fees
From General Laws of Massachusetts:
PART I ADMINISTRATION OF THE GOVERNMENT
TITLE XIV PUBLIC WAYS AND WORKS
Chapter 90 Motor Vehicles and Aircraft
ALM GL ch. 90, § 2H (2010)
§ 2H. Custom Vehicles and Street Rods -- Registration Plates. [Effective Apr 30, 2011.]
(a) For purposes of this section, section 2I and section 33, the following words shall, unless the context
clearly requires otherwise, have the following meanings:
"Custom vehicle", a motor vehicle for which the year of manufacture is after 1948, for which the
model year is at least 25 years old and that has been altered from the manufacturer's original design or
has a body constructed, in whole or in part, from non-original materials.
"Model year", the model year indicated on a motor vehicle's certificate of origin or, if there is no such
certificate, the model year the body of such vehicle most closely resembles.
"Replica vehicle", a motor vehicle constructed or assembled by a non-manufacturer from new or used
parts that, when assembled, replicates an earlier year, make and model vehicle.
"Specially-constructed vehicle", a motor vehicle reconstructed or assembled by a non-manufacturer
from new or used parts, the exterior of which does not replicate or resemble any other manufactured
vehicle.
"Street rod", a motor vehicle for which the year of manufacture is prior to 1949, and which has been
altered from the manufacturer's original design or has a body constructed from non-original materials.
(b) The registrar shall issue certificates of registration and number plates for street rods, replica vehicles,
specially-constructed vehicles and custom vehicles in accordance with this section. The registrar may
assign an appropriate registration plate to a custom vehicle, replica vehicle, specially-constructed vehicle
or street rod based upon the vehicle's intended use and the registration requirements under 540 CMR
2.05.
(c) Street rods, replica vehicles, specially-constructed vehicles and custom vehicles shall not be
considered antique motor cars and shall not be eligible for registration pursuant to section 6A.
(d) Replica vehicles shall be titled as the year in which the vehicle was built and the make, model and
year of the vehicle that is intended to be replicated. A label of "Replica" shall be applied to the title and
registration card. Custom vehicles and street rods shall be titled as the year in which the vehicle was
built and an appropriate description of the vehicle including make, model and model year; provided,
however, that the manufacturer's name shall continue to be used as the make with a label of "street rod"
or "custom vehicle" applied to the title and registration card. Specially-constructed vehicles shall be
titled and registered showing the make as "specially constructed" and the year the vehicle was built
shall be the vehicle model year.

PART I ADMINISTRATION OF THE GOVERNMENT
TITLE XIV PUBLIC WAYS AND WORKS
Chapter 90 Motor Vehicles and Aircraft
ALM GL ch. 90, § 2I (2010)
§ 2I. Custom Vehicles and Street Rods -- Stolen Parts, VIN, Safety Equipment. [Effective Apr
30, 2011.]
(a) The registrar, prior to the initial registration of a custom vehicle, replica vehicle, speciallyconstructed
vehicle or street rod, may require such vehicle to undergo a salvage-type inspection at a
facility to be determined by the registrar to ensure that stolen parts have not been included in the vehicle.
(b) The registrar, prior to the initial registration of a custom vehicle, replica vehicle, speciallyconstructed
vehicle or street rod, may require such vehicle to obtain a state-assigned vehicle
identification number, unless the registrar is satisfied that there is a clearly visible state-assigned vehicle
identification number that was previously assigned by the commonwealth or another state.
(c) The registrar may refuse to register or may revoke the registration of a custom vehicle, replica
vehicle, specially constructed vehicle or street rod, originally built by its manufacturer as a model
year 1966 or later vehicle, unless such vehicle is equipped with operable safety belts for all passenger
positions.
(d) The registrar may refuse to register or may revoke the registration of a custom vehicle, replica
vehicle, specially constructed vehicle or street rod if the registrar determines that the original
manufacturer had installed an air bag or air bags in the vehicle and the current version of the vehicle does
not contain such air bag or air bags.

PART I ADMINISTRATION OF THE GOVERNMENT
TITLE XIV PUBLIC WAYS AND WORKS
Chapter 90D Motor Vehicle Certificates of Title
ALM GL ch. 90D, § 2 (2010)
§ 2. Exempt Vehicles.
(a) No certificate of title need be obtained for: (1) A vehicle owned by the United States unless it is
registered in accordance with the provisions of chapter ninety; provided, that a vehicle on loan from the
United States or from a motor vehicle manufacturer or distributor to the commonwealth or a political
subdivision thereof, may be registered by the commonwealth or political subdivision, or by an agency of
the commonwealth or a political subdivision that the loaned vehicle has been re-assigned to, without the
need to apply for a certificate of title, if the registrant is in possession of a written agreement evidencing
the vehicle loan and the agreement is signed by an authorized employee of the United States government
agency or motor vehicle manufacturer or distributor providing the vehicle, or if reassigned from an agency
of the commonwealth or a political subdivision, it is signed by an authorized employee of the agency or
political subdivision of the commonwealth which received the vehicle from the United States or motor
vehicle manufacturer or distributor and re-assigned it to the registrant; (2) A vehicle owned by a
manufacturer or dealer and held for sale, even though incidentally moved on the highway or used for
purposes of testing or demonstration; or a vehicle used by a manufacturer solely for testing; (3) A vehicle
owned by a nonresident of the commonwealth for which a currently effective certificate of title has been
issued in the state of residence; (4) A vehicle regularly engaged in the interstate transportation of persons
or property for which a currently effective certificate of title has been issued in another state or country;
(5) A vehicle moved solely by animal power; (6) An implement of husbandry; (7) Special mobile
equipment; (8) A self-propelled wheel chair or invalid tricycle; (9) [stricken]; (10) Trailers having gross
weight of three thousand pounds or less; (11) [stricken]; (12) Manufactured home, as defined in section
thirty-two Q of chapter one hundred and forty.
(b) [Stricken]

§ 20B. Salvage Titles; Exceptions.
PART I ADMINISTRATION OF THE GOVERNMENT
TITLE XIV PUBLIC WAYS AND WORKS
Chapter 90D Motor Vehicle Certificates of Title
ALM GL ch. 90D, § 20B (2010)
No salvage title need be obtained for: (1) a vehicle owned by the United States unless it is registered in
accordance with the provisions of chapter ninety; (2) a vehicle moved solely by animal power; (3) an
implement of husbandry; (4) special mobile equipment; (5) trailers; (6) passenger vehicles ten or
more years old; or (7) manufactured homes as defined in section thirty-two Q of chapter one hundred
and forty.

PART I ADMINISTRATION OF THE GOVERNMENT
TITLE XIV PUBLIC WAYS AND WORKS
Chapter 90D Motor Vehicle Certificates of Title
ALM GL ch. 90D, § 20D (2010)
§ 20D. Reconstruction or Restoration of Total Loss Salvage Motor Vehicle; Certificate of Title
and Inspection; Application Requirements.
(a) Any owner who reconstructs or restores a total loss salvage motor vehicle to its operating condition
which existed prior to the event which caused a salvage title to issue under this chapter or the laws of
another state, or who recovers a total loss salvage motor vehicle if stolen, shall make application to the
registrar for a certificate of title and an inspection of the vehicle prior to registration or sale of said
vehicle. Each application for title and inspection shall be accompanied by the following:
(1) the outstanding salvage title previously issued for the salvage vehicle;
(2) bills of sale evidencing acquisition of all major component parts used to restore the vehicle, listing
the manufacturer's vehicle identification number of the vehicle from which the parts were removed, if such
part contained or should contain the manufacturer's vehicle identification number;
(3) the owner shall also provide a sworn affidavit in the form prescribed by the registrar which states
that: (i) the identification numbers of the restored vehicle and its parts have not been removed,
destroyed, falsified, altered or defaced; (ii) the salvage title document attached to the application has not
been forged, falsified, altered or counterfeited; (iii) all information contained on the application and its
attachments is true and correct to the knowledge of the owner; and
(4) the required inspection fee.
The vehicle identification number of every vehicle for which an application is submitted shall be inspected
by an inspector at a location designated by the registrar. In addition, of the vehicles presented for such
inspection, a certain number may be selected for inspection of the vehicle's major component parts which
have been repaired or replaced as part of the rebuilding process to determine that the vehicle's parts have
not been removed, falsified, altered, defaced, destroyed, or tampered with, and that the vehicle
information contained in the application and supporting documents is true and correct. The selection of
vehicles to undergo said major component part inspection shall be on a random basis, in accordance with
criteria and procedures established by the registrar by regulation, which may be changed from time to
time as the registrar deems necessary. The inspector may examine the identification number of each part
that has been repaired or replaced as a part of the rebuilding process, in addition to the vehicle
identification number, and may compare said numbers to the vehicle identification numbers and
identification numbers of parts entered into any state, regional, or national computer network that records
the vehicle identification numbers of stolen motor vehicles and the identification numbers of stolen parts.
Nothing in this section shall establish a presumption, that a part has been removed, falsified, altered,
defaced, destroyed, or tampered with by a person submitting a vehicle for inspection, if such part fails to
contain a required identification label. The major component inspection shall not be for the purpose of
checking road worthiness or the safety condition of the vehicle. No liability shall be imposed on the
registrar or the commonwealth or its agents or employees with respect to any act or omission related to
said inspection. A person aggrieved by an adverse report issued under this section by a vehicle inspector,
may file a written request for reconsideration of the inspector's report with the registrar, within thirty days
of receiving a written copy of said report. The registrar shall assign the request for review to a hearing
officer, who shall schedule a hearing to be held within thirty days of the date of the request, at a place of
the registrar's choosing. The hearing officer may continue the hearing and may remove said hearing to a
more appropriate place if necessary. The hearing officer may affirm or overrule the decision of the
inspector. A final decision by the hearing officer shall be rendered within fifteen days of the closing of the
final date of hearing.
(b) Upon satisfactory inspection results, and receipt of all required documents and fees, the registrar shall
issue a new certificate of title in the name of the owner which shall contain the notation "reconstructed",
or if the vehicle was a stolen vehicle which was subsequently recovered in an undamaged condition, said
certificate shall contain the notation "recovered theft vehicle".

PART I ADMINISTRATION OF THE GOVERNMENT
TITLE XIV PUBLIC WAYS AND WORKS
Chapter 90 Motor Vehicles and Aircraft
ALM GL ch. 90, § 32A (2010)
§ 32A. Authorization to Restore or Substitute Identifying Numbers of Motor Vehicles or
Trailers.
When the identifying number or numbers of a motor vehicle or trailer have been removed, defaced,
altered, changed, destroyed, obliterated or mutilated, the registrar may issue to any person applying
therefor a certificate authorizing the restoration upon such motor vehicle or trailer of its original
identifying number or numbers, or the substitution therefor of an identifying number or numbers
designated by the registrar.

PART I ADMINISTRATION OF THE GOVERNMENT
TITLE XIV PUBLIC WAYS AND WORKS
Chapter 90 Motor Vehicles and Aircraft
ALM GL ch. 90, § 7R1/2 (2010)
§ 7R1/2. Placement of Seller's Insignia, Logo, or Plate on Motor Vehicle; Consent of Buyer
Required.
No seller, or an agent or employee of a seller, of motor vehicles shall place on a motor vehicle an
insignia, logo or other plate that advertises the name of the seller without first having obtained the written
consent of the buyer of such motor vehicle. Such seller must provide a buyer with a written consent form
at the time of the purchase of the motor vehicle. The original of such written consent form shall be
retained by the seller and a copy retained by the buyer. Any such seller's failure to obtain written consent
from the buyer shall enable the buyer to request that the seller remove any insignia, logo or plate and
make all repairs necessary to restore the motor vehicle to its original condition. Each seller shall post in
a conspicuous place, a notice explaining the buyer's rights under this section.
Any violation of this section shall be punishable by a fine of not less than two hundred dollars.

§ 6A. Plates for Antique Motor Cars.
PART I ADMINISTRATION OF THE GOVERNMENT
TITLE XIV PUBLIC WAYS AND WORKS
Chapter 90 Motor Vehicles and Aircraft
ALM GL ch. 90, § 6A (2010)
Notwithstanding any contrary provision of law, number or registration plates of such size and design as
may be determined in the discretion of the registrar of motor vehicles shall be issued
for antique motor cars.

PART I ADMINISTRATION OF THE GOVERNMENT
TITLE XIV PUBLIC WAYS AND WORKS
Chapter 90 Motor Vehicles and Aircraft
ALM GL ch. 90, § 33 (2010)
§ 33. Fees.
The registrar or his authorized agents shall collect the fees established herein or if not so established
herein, promulgated annually by the commissioner of administration under the provision of section 3B of
chapter 7, for the following:--
(1) For every examination for a learner's permit.
(2) For the registration of every motor vehicle; provided that said fee shall be collected every two
years. The registrar shall collect such similar fee, in addition to incurred administrative costs for the
issuance in connection therewith, at the request of the applicant, of a distinctive initial plate, or of a
particular number plate other than a distinctive initial plate; provided, however, that the registrar shall
collect a similar fee for the issuance of a number plate bearing the station call letters of an amateur radio
operator. Said registrar shall make available to registered owners of motor vehicles any unissued or
returned distinctive initialed or numbered registration plates.
(3) For the registration of every ambulance owned and operated by any hospital or other institution or
association supported wholly or in part by public or private donations for charitable purposes, and every
motor vehicle or trailer used by the fire or police department of any city or town or park board solely for
the official business of such department or board, and every motor vehicle or trailer used by a volunteer
fire company, as authorized under chapter 48, in any town solely for fire fighting purposes, no fee shall be
collected hereunder.
(4) For the registration of every motor vehicle and trailer owned by any political subdivision of the
commonwealth, and used solely for official business, no fee shall be collected hereunder.
(5) For the registration of every motor bus not owned as provided in paragraph (4) which is used
exclusively under contract with a political subdivision or school district of the commonwealth for the
transportation of school children; provided, however, that any such motor bus may also be used for the
transportation of persons to and from church and Sunday school services, and for the transportation of
children to and from educational and recreational projects sponsored by a city or town or by any
association or organization supported wholly or in part by public or private donations for charitable
purposes without the payment of an additional registration fee. For the registration of every motor bus
used for carrying passengers for hire pursuant to a certificate, license or permit issued by the department
of telecommunications and energy in accordance with the provisions of chapter 159A, a fee for each seat.
This paragraph and paragraphs (3) and (4) shall apply to the registration of motor vehicles described
therein regardless of whether they are designed to be propelled otherwise than by fuel as defined
in section 1 of chapter 64A, in this section referred to as "non-gasoline driven", or designed to be
propelled by fuel as so defined, in this section referred to as "gasoline driven". The term "gasoline driven"
as used in this section shall include vehicles propelled by diesel fuel.
(6) For the registration of every non-gasoline driven automobile used for the transportation of goods,
wares or merchandise except an electric motor truck or an electric commercial automobile, or in the case
of an electric motor truck or an electric commercial automobile so used, and of every gasoline driven
automobile so used, for every 1,000 pounds or fraction thereof of the gross weight of such vehicle plus the
maximum load to be carried thereon, but in no event less than a specified amount in the case of a nongasoline
driven automobile so used, or a specified amount in the case of a gasoline driven automobile so
used.
(7) For the registration of every non-gasoline driven tractor which is part of a semi-trailer unit used for
the transportation of property, a fee for every 1,000 pounds or fraction thereof of the weight of the tractor
and of the weight of the heaviest semi-trailer with which such tractor is combined and operated, plus the
maximum load to be carried by such semi-trailer unit so used, a fee for every 1,000 pounds or fraction
thereof of the weight of such tractor and of the weight of the heaviest semi-trailer with which such tractor
is combined and operated, plus the maximum load to be carried by such semi-trailer and tractor, a fee for

every 1,000 pounds or fraction thereof of the weight of such tractor and of the weight of the heaviest
semi-trailer with which such tractor is combined and operated, plus the maximum load to be carried by
such semi-trailer and tractor, but in no event less than a specified amount in the case of a non-gasoline
driven tractor which is a part of a semi-trailer unit, or less than a specified amount if gasoline driven.
(8) For the registration of every semi-trailer.
(9) For the registration of every heavy-duty platform trailer, a fee for every 1,000 pounds or fraction
thereof of the weight of such vehicle plus the maximum load to be carried, but in no event less than a
specified amount.
(10) For the registration of every trailer for which a fee is not otherwise provided in this section, a fee
for every 1,000 pounds or fraction thereof of the weight of such trailer and the maximum load to be
carried thereon.
(11) For the registration of every non-gasoline driven tractor not a part of a semi-trailer, a fee for every
1,000 pounds or fraction thereof of the weight of the tractor and its equipment, but in no event less than
a specified amount; and for the registration of every gasoline driven tractor not a part of a semi-trailer
unit, a fee for every 1,000 pounds or fraction thereof of the weight of the tractor and its equipment, but in
no event less than a specified amount; except that the fee to be collected for the registration of a farm
tractor not a part of a semi-trailer unit shall be a specified amount if the tractor is used exclusively for
agricultural purposes. The provisions of paragraphs (1) to (6), inclusive, shall not apply to any vehicle the
fee for the registration of which is hereinbefore provided for in this section. The aforesaid weight shall
mean the weight of such vehicle when fully equipped for the road. The registrar of motor vehicles may
establish rules for determining the gross weight, including load, for which any vehicle shall be registered
under said paragraphs (1) to (6), inclusive.
(12) For the registration of every motor truck carrying a permanently mounted water well drilling
machine.
(13) For the registration of every antique motor car.
(14) For the registration of every auto home.
(15) For the registration of every automobile known as a taxicab, a specified amount when nongasoline
driven and a specified amount when gasoline driven.
(16) For the registration of every motor bus or other motor vehicle, the fee for the registration of which
is not hereinbefore provided for, used for carrying passengers for hire and having a seating capacity of
seven persons or less, a specified amount for each seat when non-gasoline driven and a specified amount
for each seat when gasoline driven, and for the registration of every such motor bus or other vehicle
having a seating capacity in excess of seven persons, a specified amount for each seat when non-gasoline
driven and a specified amount for each seat when gasoline driven, but in no event less than a specified
amount when non-gasoline driven or a specified amount when gasoline driven. In determining seating
capacity aforesaid the driver's seat shall not be included, but the largest number of passengers to be
carried in seats shall be included.
(17) For the registration of motor vehicles or trailers owned by or under the control of a manufacturer,
dealer, repairman, owner-contractor, repossessor, or farmer, including one or more number plates as
allocated by the registrar pursuant to section 5, a fee for the registration and a fee for each number plate
furnished by the registrar. For the registration of motor vehicles under the control of a transporter,
including one or more number plates and registration certificates as requested in writing by the applicant
for registration, a fee for the registration and a fee for each number plate and corresponding certificate of
registration furnished by the registrar.
(18) For the registration of every motor vehicle used exclusively for the transportation of goods, wares
or merchandise and for every tractor, trailer, semi-trailer, heavy duty platform trailer, or motor truck
carrying a permanently mounted water well drilling machine by an owner who applies therefor under
section 2 during the period beginning September 1 and ending December 31, in any year, a specified
amount of a full year's registration of said vehicle.

(19) For the registration of every motor vehicle or trailer not specified in the preceding paragraph which
the registrar has determined shall be issued on a calendar basis, by an owner who applies therefor under
section 2 or section 5 during the period beginning October 1 and ending December 31 in any year, a
specified amount of a full year's registration of said vehicle.
(20) For the substitution of a registration of a motor vehicle or trailer for that of a vehicle previously
registered, in accordance with section 2.
(21) For every license to operate motor vehicles or for the renewal thereof; provided, that said fee shall
be collected upon issuing an initial license, and shall be collected at least once every five years upon the
renewal date of said license from every licensee. No fee shall be collected for a license or renewal thereof
restricted to the operation of motor propelled fire apparatus only.
(22) No fee shall be exacted for the registration of one pleasure passenger vehicle owned and
principally used by a former prisoner of war who is entitled to display thereon the distinctive number
plates authorized by section 2.
(23) For each application for an appointment for an examination for a license to operate motor vehicles.
The registrar, for reasons he deems sufficient, may authorize an applicant to be examined without
payment of an additional fee when the applicant has been unable to take the examination at the time
originally scheduled.
(24) For every additional copy of a certificate of registration or license.
(25) For every certified copy of any application or notice filed with the registrar and for every certified
copy of a certificate of registration or license.
(26) For every additional number plate furnished to replace such plates as have been lost or mutilated
or are illegible.
(27) For every copy of any record, or any certificate, the fee for which is not otherwise provided herein,
except that when an owner has registered a vehicle for the ensuing registration year and thereafter
transfers ownership of said vehicle to another before the beginning of said year, or when such owner
changes his address before the beginning of said year, the registrar may issue to him a new registration
certificate for another vehicle for the ensuing year, or a new registration certificate bearing the new
address, without charge other than the additional difference, if any, between the fees for registration of
the vehicle transferred and the vehicle sought to be registered for the ensuing year.
(28) The registrar or his authorized agent may, however, furnish without charge copies of certificates of
registration and licenses to operate, and copies of other documents relating thereto, to officers of the
commonwealth or of any court thereof or of a city or town therein; and the registrar may issue certificates
of registration for motor vehicles and licenses to operate the same to any member of the foreign
diplomatic corps or to any foreign consular officer who is not a citizen of the United States without the
payment of the fees therefor.
(29) No fee shall be exacted for the registration of any vehicle owned by a disabled veteran who is
entitled to display thereon the distinctive number plates authorized by section 2, and no fee shall be
exacted for the issuance to such disabled veteran of a license to operate such vehicle.
(30) No fee shall be exacted for the registration of a bloodmobile unit or a canteen motor truck owned
and used by a charitable corporation.
(31) For a driving instructor's certificate which shall be valid for a period of one year from the date of
issuance.
(32) In the event that any fee computed under any provision of this chapter for the registration of any
motor vehicle or trailer includes in its total an odd or even number of cents, such fee shall be adjusted to
the nearest half dollar, except for the fees enumerated in paragraph (21). If payment of any fee required
under this chapter or chapter 90D is made by check, credit card, debit card or any other payment method
and the amount is not duly paid, the registrar of motor vehicles shall withhold issuance of the certificate of
title for the motor vehicle, shall prohibit the transfer or swap of the registration, and shall suspend or
revoke any learner's permit, license to operate motor vehicles, certificate of registration or title, number

plate, sticker, decal or other item for which such check, credit card, debit card, or other payment method
was tendered and order the return of same forthwith. The holder of said item for which said check, credit
card, debit card or other payment method used may not apply for, receive or renew any other learner's
permit, license to operate motor vehicles, certificate of registration or title, number plates, stickers,
decals, or any other items issued under the provisions of this chapter or said chapter 90D until said
amount has been duly paid.
(33) No fee shall be exacted for the registration of a pleasure passenger vehicle owned and principally
used by a member of the Legion of Valor of America, Inc. who is entitled to display thereon the distinctive
number plates authorized by section 2.
(34) For the issuance of a special parking identification plate.
(35) For the issuance of each permit sticker as provided in section 19D, a specified amount for every
1,000 pounds or fraction thereof of the weight of such motor vehicle, trailer, semi-trailer or semi-trailer
unit, including the maximum load to be carried thereon, in excess of the maximum weight for such motor
vehicle, trailer, semi-trailer or semi-trailer unit may otherwise be operated under the provisions of section
19A.
(36) For the reinstatement of any license or right to operate a motor vehicle which has been suspended
or revoked under subsections (a), (e) and (f) of section 22, sections 22F, 23, 24, except as otherwise
provided below, section 24B, 24D, 24G, 24L or section 34J, and section 28 of chapter 266, the fee shall be
$500. The fee for reinstatement following revocation under subparagraph (2) of paragraph (c) of
subdivision (1) of said section 24 shall be $700 and the fee for such reinstatement following a revocation
under subparagraphs (3) and (31/2) of said paragraph (c) of said subdivision (1) of said section 24 shall
be $1,200. The fee for reinstatement of any license or right to operate a motor vehicle which has been
suspended or revoked under any general or special law shall be $100, but the fee for reinstatement for
suspensions and revocation under subsection (c) of section 22 shall be commensurate with the fee
established for the corresponding Massachusetts offense resulting in the suspension or revocation under
the General Laws.

§ 113U. Antique Motor Car Insurance Policies.
PART I ADMINISTRATION OF THE GOVERNMENT
TITLE XXII CORPORATIONS
Chapter 175 Insurance
ALM GL ch. 175, § 113U (2010)
Insurance companies undertaking to issue motor vehicle liability policies or motor vehicle liability bonds,
as defined in section 34A of chapter 90, may issue and deliver policies insuring antique motor cars, as
defined in section 1 of said chapter 90. Said antique motor car insurance policies shall be exempt from
the provisions of sections 113B and 113H.

Equipment Exemptions
From the Code of Massachusetts Regulations:
540 CMR: REGISTRY OF MOTOR VEHICLES
540 CMR 4: ENHANCED EMISSION AND SAFETY TEST
4.04: Procedures for Inspection of Non-Commercial Motor Vehicles
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(10) Lighting Devices.
(a) Tail Lights. Every motor vehicle, except a two wheeled motorcycle, an antique motor car, and
a farm tractor, shall be equipped with two red lights (tail lamps) mounted one at each side of the
rear of the vehicle so as to show two red lights from behind and equipped with two stop lights
(stop lamps) mounted and displayed in a like manner. A single lamp may combine both of the
above functions. Every motor vehicle shall be equipped with a white light so arranged as to
illuminate the rear number plate so that it is plainly visible at 60 feet.
(b) Directional. Front and rear directional signals will be operable on every vehicle originally
equipped with such signals. Every motor vehicle registered in the Commonwealth, which was
manufactured for the model year 1967 and for subsequent model years, shall be equipped with a
device to permit the front and rear directional signals to flash simultaneously.
(c) Headlamps. Headlamp aim shall be checked in accordance with the specifications as most
recently provided by the Registrar.
(d) Lighting Devices and Reflectors. All lighting devices and reflectors required by applicable
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or part 393 of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
for all motor vehicles when the particular vehicle was originally manufactured and such devices required
by Massachusetts General Law or Rules and Regulations applicable to the particular vehicle inspected shall
be securely attached to the vehicle and capable of performing their design functions. Lenses must be
intact, clean, unobstructed, and free from cracks. The use of adhesive tape to repair lenses is prohibited.
(e) Aftermarket Lighting. Any aftermarket lighting inconsistent with FMVSS 108 or M.G.L c 90 shall be
removed or the vehicle shall be rejected.
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(12) Bumpers, Fenders, External Sheet Metal and Fuel Tank. A Certificate of Rejection shall
be issued if any of the following conditions are evident:
(a) Bumpers. Broken or bent bumpers, fenders, exterior sheet metal or moldings, having sharp
edges or abnormal protrusions extending beyond normal vehicle extremities so as to constitute a
danger to pedestrians and other motor vehicle traffic. If bumper face plates are removed, bumper
brackets must also be removed. On vehicles equipped with air bags bumpers may not be removed.
The vehicle hood, door(s), luggage compartment lid, and battery or engine compartment doors or
lids, if so equipped, must operate as originally designed.
(b) Fenders. Front and rear fenders must be in place on all vehicles manufactured after model year
1949 if such vehicles were designed and manufactured to be operated with front and rear fenders.
Every passenger motor vehicle under 10,000 lbs. (GVWR) , except four wheel drive vehicles
which are equipped with tires which extend beyond the fenders or body of such vehicle shall be
equipped with flaps or suitable guards to reduce such spray or splash to the rear and side.
(c) Floor Pans. Holes or cracks, due to rust or otherwise, in the floor pans or other body panels
which would permit the passage of exhaust gases into the passenger or trunk compartments.
(d) Fuel Tanks. Fuel tanks and all fuel system components including fuel caps which are not
securely attached to the vehicles body or chassis, or that are leaking.
(e) Frame or Unibody. Broken, cracked, modified or rusted structural parts of the undercarriage or
unibody so as to cause a hazard or structural weakness.
***
(14) Safety Belts, Lap Belts and Shoulder Restraints. Safety belts, lap belts and shoulder
restraints originally installed in motor vehicles manufactured after July 1, 1966 shall be inspected to
assure that all are maintained in good order. It shall be the responsibility of the motorist that the
safety belts are readily accessible for inspection.

From General Laws of Massachusetts:
PART I ADMINISTRATION OF THE GOVERNMENT
TITLE XIV PUBLIC WAYS AND WORKS
Chapter 90 Motor Vehicles and Aircraft
ALM GL ch. 90, § 7 (2010)
§ 7. Brakes, Lights and Other Equipment; Standards.
Every motor vehicle operated in or upon any way shall be provided with brakes adequate to control the
movement of such vehicle and conforming to rules and regulations made by the registrar, and such brakes
shall at all times be maintained in good working order. Every automobile shall be provided with at least
two braking systems, one of which shall be the service brake system, and the other shall be the parking
brake system, each with a separate means of application, each operating directly or indirectly on at least
two wheels and each of which shall suffice alone to stop said automobile within a proper distance as
defined in said rules and regulations; provided, that if such systems are connected, combined or have any
part in common, such systems shall be so constructed that a breaking of any one element thereof will not
leave the automobile without brakes acting directly or indirectly on at least two wheels; and provided,
further, that a tractor having a draw-bar pull rating of ten horse power or less and capable of a maximum
speed of not more than eighteen miles an hour and designed specially for use elsewhere than on the
traveled part of ways may be operated thereon if equipped with a single braking system which shall
suffice to stop such tractor within a proper distance as aforesaid. Every automobile equipped with an
hydraulic braking system whether or not assisted by other means, which provides braking action on four
or more wheels, shall be equipped with a service brake system so arranged as to provide separate
systems for at least two wheels and so designed and constructed that rupture or leakage-type failure of
any single pressure component of the service brake system, except structural failures of the brake master
cylinder body, effectiveness indicator body, or other housing common to the divided system, will not result
in complete loss of function of the vehicle brakes when force on the brake pedal is continued. "Pressure
component" means any internal component of the brake master cylinder or master control unit, wheel
brake cylinder, brake line, brake hose, or equivalent, except vacuum assist components. Except in the
case of a school bus or fire apparatus, every motor vehicle and every tractor which is designed and used
for drawing another vehicle, having an unladen weight of more than ten thousand pounds, shall be
equipped with full air brakes or hydraulic brakes with vacuum power assist or air power assist. All braking
systems shall be constructed and designed so as to permit modulated control of brake application and
release by the operator from the normal operating position. Every trailer or semi-trailer having an unladen
weight of more than ten thousand pounds shall be equipped with air or electric brakes. One braking
system shall be so constructed that it can be set to hold the automobile stationary. Each motorcycle shall
have either a split service brake system or two independently actuated service brake systems. Any
motorcycle which has a number or registration plate issued under the provisions of section six A of said
chapter ninety or which was not manufactured with either a split service brake system or two
independently actuated service brake systems, shall be required to have one brake system adequate to
stop said motorcycle within a proper distance, as defined in rules and regulations made by the registrar.
Every automobile used on a way by a person in giving driving instruction for compensation shall be
equipped with dual brake controls whereby he may apply the brake while the pupil is driving. Every motor
vehicle so operated shall be provided with a muffler or other suitable device to prevent unnecessary noise
and with a suitable bell, horn or other means of signalling, with suitable lamps, and with a lock, key or
other device to prevent such vehicle from being set in motion by unauthorized persons, or otherwise
contrary to the will of the owner or person in charge thereof. Every automobile operated during the period
from one half an hour after sunset to one half an hour before sunrise, and during any other period when
visibility is reduced by atmospheric conditions so as to render dangerous further operation without lights
being displayed, shall display at least two lighted white headlamps with at least one mounted at each side
of the front of the vehicle or if parked within the limits of a way at least one white or amber light on the
side of the automobile nearer the center of the way, and every motorcycle so operated at least one white
headlamp and every such motorcycle with a sidecar attached, in addition, one such light on the front of
the sidecar, and every motor truck, trailer and commercial motor vehicle used solely as such, having a
carrying capacity of three tons or over, in addition, an amber light attached to the extreme left of the front
of such vehicle, so attached and adjusted as to indicate the extreme left lateral extension of the vehicle or

load, which shall in all cases aforesaid be visible not less than two hundred feet in the direction toward
which the vehicle is proceeding or facing; provided, that an automobile need display no light when parked
within the limits of a way in a space in which unlighted parking is permitted by the rules or regulations of
the board or officer having control of such way. Every motor vehicle and trailer so operated shall be
equipped with two rear lights mounted one at each side of the rear of the vehicle so as to show two red
lights from behind and a white light so arranged as to illuminate and not obscure the rear number plate
and shall be equipped with two stop lights mounted and displayed in a like manner of a type complying
with minimum standards for construction and performance as the registrar may prescribe; provided,
however, that a two-wheeled motorcycle, an antique motor car and a farm tractor need be equipped with
only one such rear red light and one suitable stop light in addition to the number plate illuminator; and
provided, further, that a trailer having a gross weight of three thousand pounds or less which does not
obscure the required lights of the towing vehicle need be equipped with only one such rear red light and
one white light so arranged as to illuminate and not obscure the rear number plate. No motor vehicle so
operated shall mount or display a flashing, rotating or oscillating light in any direction except pursuant to
section seven E of this chapter; provided, however, that this shall not apply to the use of rear directional
signals nor to the proper use of vehicle hazard warning signals as provided for by this section. In no
event, however, shall the registrar prohibit any commercial auto parts dealer, motor vehicle repair shop or
station from selling, offering for sale or installing quartz-halogen headlamps which receive a certificate of
approval from the American Association of Motor Vehicles Administrators or which meet the standards of
the Canadian Standard Association (CSA) nor shall any provision of this section prohibit any person from
using, purchasing or installing a quartz-halogen headlamp as herein described. Every motor vehicle or
trailer so operated which carries a load or object extending four feet or more beyond the cab or body of
such vehicle shall display at the extreme rear end of such load or object a red light plainly visible from a
distance of at least five hundred feet to the sides and rear, and shall display in place thereof a red flag or
cloth not less than twelve inches square during the period when motor vehicles are not required to display
lights. Every commercial motor vehicle or trailer weighing, with its load, more than twelve thousand
pounds, shall, in addition to such rear light, be equipped with a red reflector of a type complying with such
minimum standards for construction and performance as the registrar may prescribe, so placed at the rear
of such vehicle as to reflect rays of light thrown upon such reflector from behind. No headlamp or rear
lamp shall be used on any motor vehicle so operated unless such headlamp or rear lamp is of a type
complying with such minimum standards for construction and performance as the registrar may prescribe.
Every motor vehicle shall be equipped with at least one mirror so placed and adjusted as to afford the
operator a clear, reflected view of the highway to the rear and left side of the vehicle. Every motor vehicle
or trailer, excepting passenger motor vehicles, operated in or upon any way shall be equipped with
suitable guards which will effectively reduce the spray or splash to the rear of mud, water or slush caused
by the rear wheels thereof. Every passenger motor vehicle which is equipped with tires which extend
beyond the fenders or body of such vehicle and which is operated in or upon any way shall be equipped
with flaps or suitable guards to reduce such spray or splash to the rear and sides. Every motor vehicle
registered in the commonwealth which is privately owned and operated and designed for the carriage of
passengers and which is used primarily for pleasure or for pleasure and business, including every such
vehicle furnished for hire by a rental car agency but excluding every such vehicle used for public or
commercial purposes, shall be equipped with two seat safety belts for the use of occupants of the front
seats. No safety belt installed in a motor vehicle in accordance with the provisions of this section or in
accordance with the provisions of federal law or the rules or regulations issued by the United States
Department of Transportation, shall be removed from said motor vehicle except for the purpose of repairs.
Every motor vehicle registered in the commonwealth shall be equipped with a device to permit the front
and rear directional signals to flash simultaneously, said device to be operated only when the vehicle is
disabled or stopped in the event of emergency on or at the side of any way. Every person operating a
motorcycle or riding as a passenger on a motorcycle or in a sidecar attached to a motorcycle shall wear
protective head gear conforming with such minimum standards of construction and performance as the
registrar may prescribe, and no person operating a motorcycle shall permit any other person to ride as a
passenger on such motorcycle or in a sidecar attached to such motorcycle unless such passenger is
wearing such protective head gear, except that no protective head gear shall be required if the
motorcyclist is participating in a properly permitted public parade and is 18 years of age or older. If a
motorcycle is not equipped with a windshield or screen, the operator of such motorcycle shall wear eye
glasses, goggles or a protective face shield when operating such vehicle. Every motor vehicle truck with
dump bodies shall be equipped with an adequate audible warning system to alert the operator when the
dump body is in an upright and elevated position. No person operating a motorcycle shall permit any

person to ride as a passenger, unless such motorcycle is designed to carry more than one person; and no
person operating a motorcycle shall permit a passenger to ride in front of said operator.
Every commercial motor vehicle, or trailer weighing, with its load, more than twelve thousand pounds,
and used to deliver gasoline or other flammable material, shall be equipped with an audible warning
system when the vehicle's transmission is in reverse. For the purpose of this paragraph, the term
commercial motor vehicle or trailer shall mean a bulk tank carrier delivering gasoline or other flammable
material.
Every trailer, except a semi-trailer, shall, in addition to a regular hitch, be fastened by safety chains to
prevent it from breaking away from the towing vehicle. Such chains shall comply with such minimum
standards for construction and performance as the registrar may prescribe.
Notwithstanding the preceding provisions of this section, any commercial motor vehicle, semi-trailer or
trailer, used in interstate commerce, which shall conform as to its equipment with the regulations
established from time to time by the bureau of motor carrier safety of the United States department of
transportation, shall be deemed to conform to the requirements of this section.
No person shall sell, offer for sale or install on, or in, any motor vehicle or trailer, any component, device
or substance, other than quartz-halogen lights, which does not comply with the federal motor vehicle
safety standard, if any, established for such component, device or substance. Nothing in this act shall
prevent the registrar from prescribing minimum standards for any component, device, or substance for
which no federal motor vehicle safety standard is or has been established and no person shall sell, offer
for sale or install on, or in, any motor vehicle or trailer, any such component, device or substance which
does not comply with the said standards so prescribed.
Any tractor or other self propelled vehicle used exclusively for agricultural or farming purposes, excepting
automobiles and trucks, the use of which is declared by the owner or person in control thereof to be
restricted to the period from a half hour before sunrise to a half hour after sunset, and which is operated
in or upon any way during said period shall be equipped with one stop light or a flashing red light to the
rear and with brakes as manufactured, including a stationary brake with ratchet and pawl. Upon
declaration by the owner or person in control of such vehicle that the use of such vehicle is to be so
restricted, the person making the periodic inspection of motor vehicles and trailers, as provided under
section seven A, may, notwithstanding the failure of such restricted tractor or other vehicle to have the
necessary lights and other equipment required by the first paragraph of this section, issue a windshield
sticker, so called, if the stop light or such flashing light and brakes are in good order. Any windshield
sticker so issued shall state thereon that such vehicle is to be used upon the ways of the commonwealth
only during the period from a half hour before sunrise to a half hour after sunset.
The registrar shall adopt standards and specifications for size, design, mounting, creation and use of a
distinctive slow moving vehicle emblem. Every horse-drawn vehicle and every other vehicle designed to
operate at twenty-five miles an hour or less, every implement of husbandry, every farm tractor, each
piece of special mobile equipment and other machinery, including all road construction and maintenance
machinery and every low-speed motor vehicle, traveling on a public way during day or night shall display
on the rear of the vehicle such emblem. The use of such emblem shall be in addition to any lighting
devices, flags or other equipment required by law. Use of such emblem as a clearance marker or on wide
machinery or on stationary objects on the highways is prohibited.

§ 9A. Safety Glass Required.
PART I ADMINISTRATION OF THE GOVERNMENT
TITLE XIV PUBLIC WAYS AND WORKS
Chapter 90 Motor Vehicles and Aircraft
ALM GL ch. 90, § 9A (2010)
No person shall operate any motor vehicle, and the owner or custodian of a motor vehicle shall not
permit the same to be operated with partitions, doors, windows or windshields of glass unless such glass
is of a type known as safety glass. The term "safety glass", as used herein, shall include any glass
designed to minimize the likelihood of personal injury from its breaking or scattering when broken. This
section shall not apply to motor vehicles manufactured prior to January first, nineteen hundred and
thirty-six.

PART I ADMINISTRATION OF THE GOVERNMENT
TITLE XIV PUBLIC WAYS AND WORKS
Chapter 90 Motor Vehicles and Aircraft
ALM GL ch. 90, § 13A (2010)
§ 13A. Persons in Motor Vehicles Required to Wear Safety Belts; Exceptions; Penalties for
Violations; Contesting Citations.
No person shall operate a private passenger motor vehicle or ride in a private passenger motor vehicle, a
vanpool vehicle or truck under eighteen thousand pounds on any way unless such person is wearing a
safety belt which is properly adjusted and fastened; provided, however, that this provision shall not apply
to:
(a) any child less than twelve years of age who is subject to the provisions of section seven AA;
(b) any person riding in a motor vehicle manufactured before July first, nineteen hundred and sixtysix;
(c) any person who is physically unable to use safety belts; provided, however, that such condition is
duly certified by a physician who shall state the nature of the handicap, as well as the reasons such
restraint is inappropriate; provided, further, that no such physician shall be subject to liability in any civil
action for the issuance or for the failure to issue such certificate;
(d) any rural carrier of the United States Postal Service operating a motor vehicle while in the
performance of his duties; provided, however, that such rural mail carrier shall be subject to department
regulations regarding the use of safety belts or occupant crash protection devices;
(e) anyone involved in the operation of taxis, liveries, tractors, trucks with gross weight of eighteen
thousand pounds or over, buses, and passengers of authorized emergency vehicles.
(f) the side facing seat on which the factory did not install a seat belt in any car owned for the purpose
of antique collection.
Any person who operates a motor vehicle without a safety belt, and any person sixteen years of age or
over who rides as a passenger in a motor vehicle without wearing a safety belt in violation of this section,
shall be subject to a fine of twenty-five dollars. Any operator of a motor vehicle shall be subject to an
additional fine of twenty-five dollars for each person under the age of sixteen and no younger than twelve
who is a passenger in said motor vehicle and not wearing a safety belt. The provisions of this section shall
be enforced by law enforcement agencies only when an operator of a motor vehicle has been stopped for
a violation of the motor vehicle laws or some other offense.
Any person who receives a citation for violating this section may contest such citation pursuant to section
three of chapter ninety C. A violation of this section shall not be considered as a conviction of a moving
violation of the motor vehicle laws for the purpose of determining surcharges on motor vehicle premiums
pursuant to section one hundred and thirteen B of chapter one hundred and seventy-five.

PART I ADMINISTRATION OF THE GOVERNMENT
TITLE XIV PUBLIC WAYS AND WORKS
Chapter 90 Motor Vehicles and Aircraft
ALM GL ch. 90, § 19D (2010)
§ 19D. Excess Weight Permit Stickers; Certificates of Gross Motor Vehicle Weight Rating; False
Statements on Applications; Alteration of Vehicle; Penalties.
Except for special permits for the carrying of so-called irreducible loads, for which permit stickers shall
not be required, the registrar shall issue to the owner or lessee of a motor vehicle, trailer, semi-trailer or
semi-trailer unit or tandem unit for which a permit, other than a special permit for the carrying of socalled
irreducible loads, has been issued under the provisions of sections thirty and thirty A of chapter
eighty-five, a permit sticker to be affixed to the upper center portion of the windshield, or in case of a
trailer or a semi-trailer to the lower right front, upon the payment by such owner or lessee of the fee
provided in section thirty-three of chapter ninety; provided that such owner or lessee shall have filed with
the registrar the written approval of the commissioner of highways of his application for such permit,
together with a certificate of the gross vehicle weight rating of such motor vehicle, trailer, semi-trailer or
semi-trailer unit or tandem unit. If standards promulgated by the United States Department of
Transportation, or such agency as may succeed to its powers and responsibilities, are applicable to such
vehicle, its gross vehicle weight rating shall be reported to the registrar in accordance with such
standards. Such certificates shall be in such form as the registrar shall prescribe, but it shall be divided in
two sections, one to be executed by the owner or lessee, and the other to be executed by a manufacturer
of the vehicle or the authorized representative of such manufacturer. The owner or lessee's section shall
include, but not be limited to: (a) the make, model and year of the motor vehicle, trailer, semi-trailer or
semi-trailer unit or tandem unit; (b) the vehicle identification number; (c) the name and address of the
owner or lessee; (d) the gross weight for which such vehicle is registered; (e) the maximum weight
authorized by the commissioner of highways for such vehicle; (f) a statement by the owner or lessee that
to its knowledge, no alterations have been made to the motor vehicle, trailer, semi-trailer or semi-trailer
unit or tandem unit which would tend to reduce the said gross vehicle weight rating, and that the chassis,
axles, tires, rims, brakes, steering components and suspension system are maintained in good order; (g)
the date of permit approval by the commissioner of highways, and any number assigned thereto by him;
and (h) the expiration date of such permit, which shall also be the expiration date of said permit sticker.
The said manufacturer's section shall include, but not be limited to: (a) the manufacturer's name and
address and its representative's name and address, if any, providing the gross vehicle weight rating, and
(b) the said gross vehicle weight rating in pounds.
If an owner or lessee shall be unable to obtain a manufacturer's gross vehicle weight rating for any
such vehicle manufactured before January first, nineteen hundred and seventy-two and shall submit to
the registrar a statement in writing from such manufacturer giving the reasons why it cannot provide such
a rating, the registrar may nevertheless issue such a permit sticker limited to such weight, not exceeding
registered weight, as the registrar shall prescribe.
A copy of such certificate, or certificates in case of a semi-trailer unit or tandem unit or a tractor operating
with a trailer, shall be issued by the registrar to the owner or lessee, and it shall be kept by the operator
of such vehicle in an accessible place, and it shall be produced for inspection at the request of any police
officer. No such permit sticker or certificate shall be issued by the registrar if the maximum gross weight
authorized by the commissioner of highways exceeds the gross weight for which such motor vehicle,
trailer, semi-trailer or semi-trailer unit or tandem unit is registered.
Upon the transfer of ownership or possession of any motor vehicle, trailer, semi-trailer or semi-trailer unit
or tandem unit, any such permit or sticker which has not expired or been revoked shall remain in effect
until its expiration date, provided that the person in possession of such motor vehicle, trailer, semi-trailer
or semi-trailer unit or tandem unit after such transfer shall have notified the registrar and the
commissioner of highways in writing of his name, address and the date of such transfer upon such form as
the registrar shall prescribe.
Whoever knowingly and willfully makes any false statement in any application for a permit, under section
thirty or thirty A of chapter eighty-five or in any certificate under this section, or whoever knowingly and
willfully alters any such motor vehicle, trailer, semi-trailer or semi-trailer unit or tandem unit for the

purpose of reducing its said gross vehicle weight rating below the weight limit set forth in the permit after
such permit and sticker have been issued and while such permit and sticker are in use and effect, shall be
punished by a fine of not less than five hundred dollars nor more than one thousand dollars or by
imprisonment for not less than two weeks nor more than two years, or both. A conviction of a violation of
this paragraph shall be reported forthwith by the court or magistrate to the registrar who shall
immediately revoke the said permit sticker and no appeal, motion for new trial or exceptions shall operate
to stay such revocation, and the registrar shall forthwith report such violation and revocation to the
commissioner of highways who shall immediately revoke the permit issued for such vehicle. Upon the
revocation of any such permit or sticker, the owner or lessee of such motor vehicle, trailer, semi-trailer or
semi-trailer unit or tandem unit shall immediately return his copy of such certificate to the registrar, and
shall immediately remove such permit sticker from any such motor vehicle, trailer, semi-trailer or semitrailer
unit or tandem unit.

Emissions Exemptions
Massachusetts performs an OBD emissions test annually on MY 1996. Vehicles manufactured before MY
1996 no longer receive tailpipe emissions tests, but fail their safety inspections if they produce visible
smoke.
Diesel Vehicles:
The following diesel vehicles are tested annually with an OBD emissions test: MY 1997 and newer lightduty
diesel vehicles (weighing 8,500 pounds or less), MY 2007 and newer medium-duty diesel vehicles
(weighing 8,501 to 14,000 pounds), and a smoke opacity tests for visible smoke from heavy-duty diesel
vehicles (weighing more than 10,000 pounds GVWR). Light duty and medium duty diesel vehicles are
exempted from emissions inspections when they are 15 or more MY old. Any diesel vehicle with a model
year earlier than 1984 is exempt.
Exemptions:
1. New vehicles being registered in their first MY
2. Pre-1996 MY vehicles or that is 15 or more MYs old
3. Medium duty (weighing 8,501 to 14,000 pounds GVWR) non-diesel vehicles manufactured before MY
2008 or that are 15 or more MYs old
4. As of April 30, 2011, street rods and custom vehicles
5. Specially constructed and replica vehicles until April 30, 2012, at which time they will be tested based
on the model year of the engine installed

Registr
gistration/V
tion/Vehicle Inf
nforma
ormation
9. Type of Registration: Passenger Bus Taxi Livery Commercial
Trailer Auto Home Semi-Trailer Motorcycle Other
11. Year
5. Plate Type 6. Registration Number 7. Previous Title # 8. State
12. Make 13. Model Name 14. Model # 15. Body Style 16. Circle Color(s) of Vehicle
10. Vehicle Identification Number:
17. # of Cylinders/Passengers/Doors/Wheels
18. Transmission 19. Total Gross Weight (Laden) 20. Motor Power Gasoline
21. Bus: Regular DTE Livery Taxi School Pupil
Automatic
Diesel Propane Electric
If carrying passengers for hire, max no of passengers that can be seated: ________
Manual
Conversion Hybrid Other
If school bus, is it used exclusively for city, town, or school district? Yes No
22. Owner #1 MA License. Use SSN if out-of-state 23. Owner #2 MA License. Use SSN if out-of-state 24. EIN/FID# (see block 29)
Owner Inf
nforma
ormation
Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles
RMV-1 Application Form 617-351-4500
www.mass.gov/rmv
1. REG. EFF. DATE 2. REG. EXP. DATE
25. Owner #1 Name (Last, First, Middle)
3. Number of Documents_____ RO (Registration Only) RX (Registration Transfer)
4. ST (Salvage Title) RT (Registration & Title) TAR (Title Add Registration)
TO (Title Only) SW (Summer/Winter Swap) SS (Surviving Spouse)
0-Orange 1-Black 2-Blue
3-Brown 4-Red 5-Yellow 6-Green 7-White 8-Gray 9-Purple / / /
26. Owner #1 Date of Birth
27. Owner #2 Name (Last, First, Middle)
28. Owner #2 Date of Birth
29. Corp/Co/Organization Name (see block 24) 30. City/Town Where Vehicle is Principally Garaged:
31. Mailing Address City State Zip Code
32. Residential Address City State Zip Code
33A. Lessee’s MA License Number or EIN/FID Number. If out-of-state Lessee, use SSN and date of birth. 33B. Lessee’s Name
D D M M Y Y
34. Lessee’s Address, City, State, and Zip Code
Title Data
35. Date of Purchase 36. Odometer Reading
37. New Vehicle 38. Title Type: Clear Salvage Reconstructed
Used Vehicle
Owner Retained Theft Prior Owner Retained
39. Primary Salvage Title Brands:
40. Secondary Salvage Brand(s):
Repairable Parts Only
Lienholder Inf
nforma
ormation
41. Date of 1st Lien 42. Date of 2nd Lien
I/we certify that all liens on this vehicle are listed below
43. First Lienholder Code 44. Name
45. Lienholder’s Address
46. Second Lienholder Code 47. Name
48. Lienholder’s Address
Insur
nsurance Certification
tion
The company signatory hereto hereby certifies that it has or will insure or guarantee performance
by the applicant hereinbefore named with respect to the motor vehicle hereinbefore described for a
period at least coterminous with that of such registration under a motor vehicle liability policy, binder
or bond which conforms to the provisions of general laws, Chapter 175, Section 113A, and that the premium charge and classification on the effective
date of registration are as established by the commissioner of insurance under Chapter 175, Section 113B, 113H and Chapter 175E.
49A. Policy Effective Date: _______________
Policy Change Date: _______________
49B. Manual Class: 49C. Ins. Company & Code
Signatur
tures
es
Insurance Co’s Authorized Representative’s Signature
I/We the applicants hereby certify under the penalties of perjury that there are no outstanding excise tax liabilities on
the vehicle described above that have been incurred by the applicant(s), any member of the applicant’s immediate family
who is a member of the applicants household or the business partner of the applicant(s). I/We hereby further certify
that all information contained in this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. I/We understand that false statements are
punishable by fine, imprisonment, or both.
50. Signature of Owner From Block 25 or 29. If owner is listed in Block 29, signer must also print name.
51. Signature of 2nd Owner From Block 27.
52. Authorized Dealer’s Signature 53. Dealer Reg. No.
54. Seller’s Name (Please Print)
Sales or Use
Tax Schedule
56A. SALE BY LICENSED MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER
MA DOR-Registered Dealer EIN/FID #
Total Sale Price
$
(adjusted for dealer’s discount and manufacturer’s rebate)
Less Manufacturer’s Excise
Net Sales Price
Less Trade-in Allowance For:
$
$
$
Yr Make Model
Trade-in VIN
Taxable Sales Price
6.25% Sales Tax
$
$
B. SALES BY OTHER THAN MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER
Gross Sales Price (Proof Required) $
6.25% Sales/Use Tax
$
C. CLAIM EXEMPTION FROM TAX CODE:
Form attached (if required)
Exempt Organization Certificate #
Fee Inf
nforma
ormation
57. Reg: $
Title: $
Tax: $
P&I: $
Total: $
Payment:
Cash
Check
EFT/CC
Clerk ID:
58. Batch No:
59. Clerk/End User Initials:
55. Seller’s Address
This form approved by the RMV — 07/2009— www.mass.gov/rmv

Registr
gistration/V
tion/Vehicle Inf
nforma
ormation
9. Type of Registration: Passenger Bus Taxi Livery Commercial
Trailer Auto Home Semi-Trailer Motorcycle Other
11. Year
5. Plate Type 6. Registration Number 7. Previous Title # 8. State
12. Make 13. Model Name 14. Model # 15. Body Style 16. Circle Color(s) of Vehicle
10. Vehicle Identification Number:
17. # of Cylinders/Passengers/Doors/Wheels
18. Transmission 19. Total Gross Weight (Laden) 20. Motor Power Gasoline
21. Bus: Regular DTE Livery Taxi School Pupil
Automatic
Diesel Propane Electric
If carrying passengers for hire, max no of passengers that can be seated: ________
Manual
Conversion Hybrid Other
If school bus, is it used exclusively for city, town, or school district? Yes No
22. Owner #1 MA License. Use SSN if out-of-state 23. Owner #2 MA License. Use SSN if out-of-state 24. EIN/FID# (see block 29)
Owner Inf
nforma
ormation
Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles
RMV-1 Application Form 617-351-4500
www.mass.gov/rmv
1. REG. EFF. DATE 2. REG. EXP. DATE
25. Owner #1 Name (Last, First, Middle)
3. Number of Documents_____ RO (Registration Only) RX (Registration Transfer)
4. ST (Salvage Title) RT (Registration & Title) TAR (Title Add Registration)
TO (Title Only) SW (Summer/Winter Swap) SS (Surviving Spouse)
0-Orange 1-Black 2-Blue
3-Brown 4-Red 5-Yellow 6-Green 7-White 8-Gray 9-Purple / / /
26. Owner #1 Date of Birth
27. Owner #2 Name (Last, First, Middle)
28. Owner #2 Date of Birth
29. Corp/Co/Organization Name (see block 24) 30. City/Town Where Vehicle is Principally Garaged:
31. Mailing Address City State Zip Code
32. Residential Address City State Zip Code
33A. Lessee’s MA License Number or EIN/FID Number. If out-of-state Lessee, use SSN and date of birth. 33B. Lessee’s Name
D D M M Y Y
34. Lessee’s Address, City, State, and Zip Code
Title Data
35. Date of Purchase 36. Odometer Reading
37. New Vehicle 38. Title Type: Clear Salvage Reconstructed
Used Vehicle
Owner Retained Theft Prior Owner Retained
39. Primary Salvage Title Brands:
40. Secondary Salvage Brand(s):
Repairable Parts Only
Sales or Use
Tax Schedule
56A. SALE BY LICENSED MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER
MA DOR-Registered Dealer EIN/FID #
Total Sale Price
$
(adjusted for dealer’s discount and manufacturer’s rebate)
Less Manufacturer’s Excise $
Net Sales Price
$
Less Trade-in Allowance For:
$
Yr Make Model
Trade-in VIN
Taxable Sales Price
6.25% Sales Tax
$
$
B. SALES BY OTHER THAN MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER
Insur
nsurance Certification
tion
The company signatory hereto hereby certifies that it has or will insure or guarantee performance
by the applicant hereinbefore named with respect to the motor vehicle hereinbefore described for a
period at least coterminous with that of such registration under a motor vehicle liability policy, binder
or bond which conforms to the provisions of general laws, Chapter 175, Section 113A, and that the premium charge and classification on the effective
date of registration are as established by the commissioner of insurance under Chapter 175, Section 113B, 113H and Chapter 175E.
49A. Policy Effective Date: _______________
Policy Change Date: _______________
49B. Manual Class: 49C. Ins. Company & Code
Insurance Co’s Authorized Representative’s Signature
CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION
This document is the Certificate of Registration for the herein
described vehicle. Section 11, Chap. 90, MGL states ...”Every
person operating a motor vehicle shall have the Certificate of
Registration for the vehicle and for the trailer, if any, and his
license to operate, upon his person or in the vehicle in some
easily accessible place.”
Gross Sales Price (Proof Required) $
6.25% Sales/Use Tax
$
C. CLAIM EXEMPTION FROM TAX CODE:
Form attached (if required)
Exempt Organization Certificate #
Fee Inf
nforma
ormation
57. Reg: $
Title: $
Tax: $
P&I: $
Total: $
Payment:
Cash
Check
EFT/CC
Clerk ID:
58. Batch No:
59. Clerk/End User Initials:
This form approved by the RMV — 07/2009 — www.mass.gov/rmv

REGISTRY OF MOTOR VEHICLES
P.O. BOX 55892
BOSTON, MA 02205-5892
+ PROOF OF VISUAL INSPECTION +
DATE
OF ISSUE REF. NO.
OWNER
ADDRESS
CITY STATE ZIP
MODEL YEAR
MAKE___________________ MOD. NAME _____________
TYPE
VEH. ID NO.
COLOR
OWNER'S SIGNATURE
I CERTIFY THAT I VISUALLY INSPECTED THE ABOVE DESCRIBED VEHICLE
ON THIS DATE
"AND FOUND THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER TO BE:
INSERT VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN)
IS VIN - MISSING CHANGED ALTERED
DEPT./OFFCE
OFFICER'S/INSPECTOR'S SIGNATURE
BADGE NO.
IMPORTANT -- THIS VEHICLE MUST BE SUBMITTED FOR A VISUAL EXAMINATION OF ITS VIN AT ANY STATE POLICE
BARRACKS, OR LOCAL POLICE STATION.
INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFICER/INSPECTOR
1. MAKE VISUAL INSPECTION OF V.I.N.
2. SIGN NAME AND BADGE NUMBER.
T20170-1005

Instructions:
Application For Replacement of Vehicle Identification Number
Gen. Laws Ch. 90D, Sec 29
Penalties (Gen. Laws Ch 90D, Sec 32)
1. Complete the Applicant Information portion of this form.
2. Contact the Massachusetts State Police Salvage Unit at 617-351-9065 to schedule an appointment.
3. An appointment can be made for any of the Massachusetts Salvage Inspection Sites. (Visit the RMV website at
www.mass.gov/rmv for site locations and schedules).
4. Pay the required $50 fee at any RMV branch. The payment must be a check or money order made payable to
MassDOT.
5. Bring this completed application, Certificate of Origin, (if new), Certificate of Title (if used), bills of sales for any
major component parts (if applicable), and a receipt for your $50.00 payment to the scheduled appointment.
Applicant Information
Year Make Reg
Type of vehicle (Check Box) Reason for Request
Describe vehicle (body type color)
(Check Box)
q TRAILER q PASSENGER
Vehicle Identification No.
q RECONSTRUCTED/
q SEMI-TRAILER q OTHER
REPLICA
Date
Title No
q TRUCK
(DESCRIBE)
q MOTORCYCLE q BUS
q NO EXISTING VIN
q DESTROYED OR
OBLITERATED
q MOTOR CHANGE
Last Name First Middle Owner’s Signature
Address City State Zip Telephone No.
RMV Use Only
Business Name (If Different) REGISTRAR’S VALIDATION STAMP
Inspector’s Signature
Badge Number
True VIN
Assigned VIN
MA-
Date
Not valid unless stamped with official stamp
or signature of the Registrar
Auto Theft Unit File Number
Location
APPLICANT:
1. Once assigned, the vehicle identification number is the identification number to be used for all registration and title
purposes in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or in all other jurisdictions.
2. If your vehicle is currently registered and/or titled:
A. Contact your insurance agent immediately after the new identification number has been assigned and
provide the new number to the agent.
B. Your agent will complete and stamp an RMV-3 form to correct your registration and an Application to
Amend the Certificate of Title (if applicable).
C. Bring a copy of this form, the completed RMV-3, and a $25.00 registration amendment fee to your local
RMV branch office. Also bring the title amendment form, current Certificate of Title, and a $25.00 title
amendment fee (if applicable).
3. Failure to notify your insurance carrier and to amend your registration and title may jeopardize continuation of your
vehicle registration and title.
T20176-0610

Application for Inspection of a Salvaged Motor Vehicle
Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 90D Sec 20D (a)
MASSACHUSETTS REGISTRY OF MOTOR VEHICLES Title Division/Auto Theft Section
PO Box 55889 Boston, MA 02205-5889 Telephone: 617-351-9550
GENERAL INFORMATION
The salvage law and inspection requirement is a consumer
protection and anti-theft law. The vehicle is “branded” for its
lifetime and the brand appears on the title, e.g., “RECON-
STRUCTED” or “RECOVERED THEFT” so that a consumer
purchasing a vehicle will know its history. Vehicles are selected
at random for inspection. We inspect the selected vehicle for
its identity and record all major component parts replaced, either
by number or receipt. This is to deter fraud and the sale of
stolen parts.
The inspection is NOT a safety inspection. If the safety inspection
sticker was removed from the windshield and replaced
with a rejection sticker at the time of the damage appraisal,
you may submit the vehicle to any official inspection station
for a valid safety inspection sticker after the defects have been
corrected and the vehicle has been properly registered.
We have several salvage inspection sites throughout the Commonwealth.
An appointment is not necessary; inspections are
conducted on a “drive-in” basis. Contact the Title Division/Auto
Theft Section at 617-351-9550 or visit our website at
www.mass.gov/rmv for the days and locations of “drive-in” sites
or to address any relevant questions you may have.
At the time of the inspection you will be required to have:
1. A completed Application for Inspection of a Salvaged Motor
Vehicle, including the owner’s sworn affidavit.
2. The receipt for the $50.00 fee that you paid to “MassDOT.”
3. Ownership papers, including outstanding Salvage Title or
RMV receipt for title.
4. Insurance appraisal report.
5. Bills of sale evidencing acquisition of all major component
parts used to restore the vehicle. If the vehicle was wholly
or partially restored with “used” parts the receipts must
contain the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) of the
vehicle(s) from which the part(s) were taken.
Note: If an airbag has been replaced with a used airbag purchased
after January 1, 2004, a copy of the certificate of title
for the vehicle that the airbag came from must be provided,
regardless of whether the airbag was purchased in Massachusetts
or out-of-state. A “used airbag” is an airbag that has
been removed from one vehicle and reinstalled in a salvage
vehicle being rebuilt.
Except for a licensed dealer, a Salvage title CANNOT be transferred
from private party to private party without the current
owner first obtaining a salvage title in his/her own name or by
completing the salvage process and obtaining the “RECON-
STRUCTED” or “RECOVERED THEFT” title, whichever is appropriate.
Inspections by authorities in other states will not be honored in
Massachusetts unless a prior agreement between the other
state and Massachusetts exists. All Salvaged Titles vehicles
must be inspected in Massachusetts if they are to be registered
in Massachusetts. New York Salvage Certificates (Form
907A) are not accepted.
M. G. L. Chapter 90D Section 20D, Reconstruction
or Restoration of Total Loss Salvage Motor Vehicle
(a) Any owner who reconstructs or restores a total loss salvage motor vehicle
to its operating condition which existed prior to the event which caused a
salvage title to issue under this chapter or the laws of another state, or who
recovers a total loss salvage motor vehicle if stolen, shall make application to
the registrar for a certificate of title and an inspection of the vehicle prior to
the registration or sale of said vehicle. Each application for title and inspection
shall be accompanied by the following:
(1) the outstanding salvage title previously issued for the salvage vehicle;
(2) bills of sale evidencing acquisition of all major component parts used to
restore the vehicle, listing the manufacture’s vehicle number of the vehicle
from which the parts were removed, if such part contained or should contain
the manufacture’s vehicle identification number;
(3) the owner shall also provide a sworn affidavit in the form prescribed by
the registrar which states that: (i) the identification numbers of the restored
vehicle and its parts have not been removed, destroyed, falsified, altered or
defaced; (ii) the salvage title document attached to the application has not
been forged, falsified, altered or counterfeited; (iii) all information contained
on the application and its attachments is true and correct to the knowledge of
the owner; and
(4) the required inspection fee.
The vehicle identification number of every vehicle for which an application is
submitted shall be inspected by an inspector at a location designated by the
registrar. In addition, of the vehicles presented for such inspection, a certain
number may be selected for inspection of the vehicles major component parts
which have been repaired or replaced as part of the rebuilding process to
determine that the vehicle information contained in the application and supporting
documents is true and correct. The selection of vehicles to undergo
said major component part inspection shall be on a random basis, in accordance
with criteria and procedures established by the registrar by regulation,
which may be changed from time to time as the registrar deems necessary.
The inspector may examine the identification number of each part that
has been repaired or replaced as a part of the rebuilding process in addition
to the vehicle identification number, and may compare said numbers to the
vehicle identification numbers and identification numbers of parts entered
into any state, regional, or national computer network that records the identification
numbers of stolen motor vehicles and the identification numbers of
stolen parts. Nothing in this section shall establish a presumption that a part
has been removed, falsified, altered, defaced, destroyed, or tampered with
by a person submitting a vehicle inspection, if such part fails to contain a
required identification label. The major component inspection shall not be for
the purpose of checking road worthiness or the safety condition of the vehicle.
No liability shall be imposed on the registrar or the commonwealth or its
agents or employees with respect to any act or omission related to said inspection.
A person aggrieved by an adverse report issued under this section
by a vehicle inspector, may file a written request for reconsideration of the
inspector’s report with the registrar, within thirty days of receiving a written
copy of said report. The registrar shall assign the request for review to a
hearing officer, who shall schedule a hearing to be held within thirty days of
the date of the request, at a place of the registrar’s choosing. The hearing
officer may affirm or overrule the decision of the inspector. A final decision by
the hearing officer shall be rendered with fifteen days of the closing of the
final date of the hearing.
(b) Upon satisfactory inspection results, and receipt of all required documents
and fees, the registrar shall issue a new certificate of title in the name
of the owner which shall contain the notation, “reconstructed,” or if the vehicle
was a stolen vehicle which was subsequently recovered in an undamaged
condition, said certificate shall contain the notation, “recovered theft
vehicle.”
T20541-0610

Application for Inspection of a Salvaged Motor Vehicle
Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 90D Sec 20D (a)
PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY
OWNER INFORMATION Check one only: ______
MASSACHUSETTS REGISTRY OF MOTOR VEHICLES
Title Division/ Auto Theft Section
PO Box 55889
Boston, MA 02205-5889
Telephone: 617-351-9550
Dealer _______ Individual
Name: __________________________________________________________ Phone#: _________________
Address: _______________________________ City: ____________________ State: _______ Zip: ________
(mailing)
Address: _______________________________ City: ____________________ State: _______ Zip: ________
(business/residential - if different from mail address)
Reg#:__________________________ Plate Type: ___________SSN# or FID#:
Signature: ________________________________________________ Date of Inspection: ________________
VEHICLE INFORMATION
Vehicle Id Number (VIN):
Year: _________________Make:__________________ Model: ________________ Color: _______________
Salvage Title #: _________________________ State: ________________________
REBUILDER INFORMATION (If different from owner)
Name: ______________________________________________SSN# or FID#:
(mailing)
Address: _______________________________ City: ____________________ State: _______ Zip: ________
(business/residential - if different from mail address)
Address: _______________________________ City: ____________________ State: _______ Zip: ________
Phone#: __________________________________________________
OWNER’s AFFIDAVIT (Required by law) Check one only:
___ I have reconstructed or restored, or caused to be reconstructed or restored, the total loss salvage motor
vehicle to its operating condition which existed prior to the event which caused the salvage title to issue
under M.G.L. Chapter 90D, Section 20, or the law of another state.
___ The above described vehicle is a total loss salvage motor vehicle that was stolen and recovered.
I, _________________________________________, swear under the penalties of perjury that:
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(printed name of owner)
the identification numbers of the restored or recovered vehicle and its parts have not been removed,
destroyed, falsified, altered or defaced; and
the salvage title document attached to the application has not been forged, falsified, altered or counterfeited;
and
all information contained on the application and its attachments is true and correct to my knowledge.
Signed by __________________________________under the penalties of perjury, this ____ day of
(signature of vehicle owner)
________________, 20____ .
(False statements are punishable by fine, imprisonment or both under M.G.L. Ch. 90D, Sec. 32(a))
T20541-0610

OWNER’S NAME ________________________________________ VIN #
(Last six digits of VIN)
PARTS DESCRIPTION VIN # For Component Part(s) Used
Air Bag (right)
Air Bag (left)
Air Bag (side) right
Air Bag (side) left
Assembly (right)
[Multipurpose passenger vehicles]
Assembly (left)
[Multipurpose passenger vehicles]
Bumper (front)
Bumper (rear)
Dash (including built-in electronics)
Door (front right)
Door (front left)
Door (rear right)
Door (rear left)
Door(s) [at back of vehicle]
(both doors in case of double doors)
decklid, tailgate,hatchback (or whichever is present)
Door (sliding or cargo door(s))
Engine
Fender (front right)
Fender (front left)
Hood
Interior (including seats & upholstered items)
Nose Assembly
Pickup box and/or cargo box (Light duty trucks)
Quarter Panel (rear right) (passenger cars)
Quarter Panel (rear left) (passenger cars)
Transmission
Miscellaneous __________________________
Miscellaneous __________________________
T20541-0610

Request to (check one):
Registry of Motor Vehicles
Title Division
P.O. Box 55885
Boston, MA 02205-5885
AMENDING A TITLE OR ADDING A LIEN
q Add a Lienholder (Complete Sections A, B, and D)
q Correct a Title (Complete Sections A, C, D, and E, if applicable)
$25.00 (Payable by Check or Money Order Only)
$25.00 (Payable by Check or Money Order Only)
A
Vehicle/Owner Information
Registration Number Year Make VIN Title Number
Owner Name (Last, First, Middle) or Corp/Co Organization Name:
Address
Apartment Number
City State Zip Code
B
Adding a Lienholder (Original Certificate of Title Must Be Submitted with This Application)
Date of Lien Lienholder Code Name of Lienholder
Address
C
Correcting Title (Original Certificate of Title Must Be Submitted with This Application)
Enter information to be corrected:
A notarized affidavit of facts must accompany this form to correct the odometer.
D
Signatures
I affirm that all statements herein are true to the best of my knowledge and belief (false statements are punishable by fine,
imprisonment, or both).
Signature(s) of Owner(s)
Date
Printed Name(s)
E
Mail Title to:
Name
Address
City State Zip Code
T20065-1109
Make Check or Money Order Payable to:
MassDOT
Do Not Mail Cash

Customer Information
Application for an Antique Motor Vehicle Plate or
Year of Manufacture Registration Plate
Name: _________________________________ License Number: _____________________
Address: ___________________________________________________________________
City/Town: __________________________________________ Zip: ___________________
Daytime Telephone Number: ___________________________________________________
Check One:
Antique Normal
Antique Vanity
Year of Manufacture
Definitions:
Only motor vehicles meeting the definition of an “Antique motor car” may display an Antique registration plate. At the
discretion of the Registrar, a Year of Manufacture registration plate may be issued for display on an “antique motor
car” in place of an Antique registration plate.
An “antique motor car” is any motor vehicle over twenty-five years old maintained solely for use in exhibitions, club
activities, parades, and other functions of public interest. This includes test drives to prepare for such functions and
transportation to and from repair facilities, and not used primarily for the transportation of passengers or goods over any
way. A motorcycle is eligible for an Antique registration plate.
A “Year of Manufacture Plate” is a registration plate (in the possession of the Applicant) originally issued by the
Commonwealth in the exact year of manufacture of the antique motor car to which it is proposed to be attached. If no
registration plate(s) was issued in a particular year, a registration plate originally issued in a prior year may be approved
by the Registrar for use as a Year of Manufacturer Plate on the "antique motor car" to which it is proposed to be attached.
Year of Manufacture Vanity Plates or Year of Manufacture Antique Plates are not available.
RMV Policies for Use of Year of Manufacture Plates:
1. The vehicle owner must complete this Application and sign in the presence of a Notary.
2. The plate must be physically presented to the Registrar for inspection and approval.
(i)
(ii)
The plate can contain no more than six (6) characters.
The plate must be in good repair and in original condition. Its letters, numbers and markings must be
clearly legible. Any indication that the plate has been repainted or otherwise altered will cause the Registrar to
reject use of the plate.
(iii) The plate must be sufficiently distinctive in appearance so as not to be confused with currently issued plates.
If the Registrar has already approved the use of a plate as a Year of Manufacture plate, which contains a
specific combination of letters and numbers (or letters or numbers alone), that same combination on a
different Year of Manufacture plate is not sufficiently distinctive and will not be approved as another Year of
Manufacture plate.
(iv) A Year of Manufacture plate may be approved by the Registrar for use on an antique motor car of a different
type than that for which the registration plate was originally issued. For example, a truck plate may be
approved for use on an antique automobile and an automobile plate may be approved for use on an antique
truck. (A motorcycle plate can only be used on a motorcycle, however.)
(v)
The Registrar may approve of the display of only one (1) Year of Manufacture plate (if that is all that is
available) even though the RMV issued two (2) plates per vehicle in the year the plate was originally issued.
(vi) A Year of Manufacture plate must be displayed pursuant to Chapter 90, Section 6 of the General Laws but
the registration decal for the current registration period need not be attached to the plate. If it is not attached to
the plate it must be carried in the antique vehicle at all times and presented at the request of a Police Officer.
(vii) A plate displaying the word “Antique” CANNOT be used as a “Year of Manufacture Plate.”
Note: If your Year of Manufacture plate is ever suspended or revoked, the Registrar may require the plate
be turned in to the Registry of Motor Vehicles.
- OVER -
T20132-0404

Certification and Affidavit of Vehicle Owner
I hereby certify that the ________ ________________________________________________ (antique vehicle) owned
Year
Make & Model
by me and described in the accompanying RMV registration application is over 25 years old and will be maintained and
operated solely for use in exhibitions, club activities, parades and other functions of public interest (including test drives
to prepare for such functions and transportation to and from repair facilities) and will not be used primarily for the
transportation of passengers or goods over any way. I also certify that if I am registering the vehicle with a Year of
Manufacture plate, that I came into possession of the plate in a lawful manner.
This document must be signed in the presence of a Notary Public of the Commonwealth.
I swear that I am the owner of the vehicle described in the accompanying application form and that the above
Certification and Affidavit is true and correct. I understand that I am signing this document under the penalties of
perjury and may be punished for false swearing.
________________________________ __________________________________ ______/______/______
Signature of Vehicle Owner Printed Name of Vehicle Owner Date
Notarization: On this _______ day of ______________________, ________, before me, the undersigned notary public,
personally appeared ________________________________________ (name of document signer), proved to me through
satisfactory evidence of identification, which were _____________________________________, to be the person whose
name is signed above, and who swore or affirmed to me that the contents of the document are truthful and accurate to the
best of his/her knowledge and belief.
________________________________ __________________________________ ______/______/______
Signature of Notary Public Printed Name of Notary Public My Commission Expires
Place notary seal above
Registry Use Only:
Batch No. __________________________ Date:___________________________
Antique Plate No. Issued: _____________________________
Antique Vanity Plate No. Issued:________________________
Year of Manufacture Plate No. Issued:____________Year ______Approved By:___________________
Attention Branches: Submit Completed Forms to Special Plates Section.
T20132-0404

Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles
Schedule of Fees
License .............................................................................1
License / Identification Cards
Professional Driving Schools
Reinstatement Fees
School Pupil Transport
School Bus
Registration ...................................................................... 2-5
Fees by Plate type
Other Registration Fees
Dealer Repair - Section 5 Plate Fees
Miscellaneous Section 5 Fees
Registry Information ...............................................................6
Title Fees
Vehicle Inspections
Inspection Stations
Miscellaneous
Customer Assistance
Court Records
Late & Release Fees for Citations
Note:
Commercial and trailer fees are determined by weight. The "registered gross weight" is
the vehicle weight plus the maximum intended weight the registrant intends to carry at
one time. It is up to the registrant to fix the registered weight depending on intended use
(and the capacity of the vehicle as set by the manufacturer). It is a violation of law to
operate a vehicle beyond its "registered gross weight."
The Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) strives to keep the people of the
Commonwealth informed with current information and news. In this brochure,
you will find transactions and the corresponding fees.
Revised May 2010
T20141-0510

LICENSES / IDENTIFICATION CARDS
Class A (5 Year License) ..................................................................................................................................................... $75.00
Class B (5 Year License) ....................................................................................................................................................... 75.00
Class C (5 Year License) ....................................................................................................................................................... 75.00
Class D (5 Year License) ....................................................................................................................................................... 50.00
Class M (5 Year License) [Motorcycle Only] ......................................................................................................................... 50.00
Motorcycle Endorsement (on existing license) ....................................................................................................................... 15.00
License/Learner’s Application and Road Test (for all classes) ............................................................................................... 20.00
Instant Issue License/ID ......................................................................................................................................................... 50.00
Permit Application (2 Year Permit Classes: A, B, C, D, M) ........................................................................................................ 30.00
CDL Endorsement (with CDL Permit Application) ..................................................................................................................... 10.00
CDL Endorsement (after CDL Permit Issued) ........................................................................................................................... 30.00
Each additional CDL Endorsement during same transaction) ................................................................................................ 10.00
Duplicate HazMat Certificate ..................................................................................................................................................... 10.00
Amend License (Add/Delete Restrictions) ................................................................................................................................ 25.00
Duplicate License .................................................................................................................................................................... 25.00
Duplicate Permit ....................................................................................................................................................................... 15.00
Mass ID (5 Year ID) ............................................................................................................................................................... 25.00
Liquor ID (5 Year ID) ............................................................................................................................................................. 25.00
Amend ID ............................................................................................................................................................................... 25.00
Duplicate ID ............................................................................................................................................................................ 25.00
Out of State License Conversion
Class A ............................................................................................................................................................................ 125.00
Class B ............................................................................................................................................................................ 125.00
Class C ............................................................................................................................................................................ 125.00
Class D ............................................................................................................................................................................ 100.00
Class M ........................................................................................................................................................................... 100.00
Motorcycle Endorsement (on existing license) ................................................................................................................. 15.00
Disabled Veteran: No license fee (issue, renewal, or duplicate) if the veteran qualifies for a "Disabled Veteran" plate through
the Medical Affairs Branch (MAB).
Reinstatement Fees: Reinstatement Fees are determined by Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 90, Section 33. They range from
$100.00 to $1200.00.
PROFESSIONAL DRIVING SCHOOLS
Driver’s ED Certificate ............................................................................................................................................................ 15.00
Duplicate Driver’s ED Certificate ............................................................................................................................................ 10.00
Instructor’s Certificate (Annual) ............................................................................................................................................... 25.00
School Bus Instructor .............................................................................................................................................................. 25.00
Driving School Certificate
Main: Application ............................................................................................................................................................... 50.00
License ............................................................................................................................................................................ 100.00
Renewal .......................................................................................................................................................................... 100.00
Branch: Application ........................................................................................................................................................... 50.00
License .............................................................................................................................................................................. 50.00
Renewal ............................................................................................................................................................................ 50.00
School Location Transfer ................................................................................................................................................. 100.00
SCHOOL PUPIL TRANSPORT LICENSE (ANNUAL)
Application .............................................................................................................................................................................. 15.00
License Issue .......................................................................................................................................................................... 15.00
Over 70 ................................................................................................................................................................................ 7.50
Renewal .................................................................................................................................................................................. 15.00
Over 70 ................................................................................................................................................................................ 7.50
Duplicate ................................................................................................................................................................................. 15.00
SCHOOL BUS LICENSE
Contact the Department of Public Utilities (DPU) for applications, and renewals at 617-305-3500 or visit
www.mass.gov/dpu for more information.
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REGISTRATION FEES
TYPE REGISTRATION REG FEE SPECIAL FEE TOTALFEE RENEW FEE
PASSENGER
A=Annual Renewal • B=Biennial Renewal
PAN ***Passenger Normal ............................................................ $50.00 .................................... $50.00 $50.00 B
PAR ***Passenger Reserved .......................................................... 50.00 .............. 40.00 .............. 90.00 90.00 B
PAV Passenger Vanity .................................................................... 25.00 .............. 50.00 .............. 75.00 75.00 A
PAY Year of Manufacture ............................................................... 25.00 .............. 20.00 .............. 45.00 45.00 A
PAS ***Passenger Special
Environmental
Blackstone Valley ..................................................................... 50.00 .............. 40.00 .............. 90.00 90.00 B
Cape & Islands ......................................................................... 50.00 .............. 50.00 ............ 100.00 100.00 B
Fish & Wildlife .......................................................................... 50.00 .............. 40.00 .............. 90.00 90.00 B
Right Whale/Roseate Tern ........................................................ 50.00 .............. 40.00 .............. 90.00 90.00 B
Government
Governor’s Council .................................................................... 25.00 .............. 20.00 .............. 45.00 45.00 A
Honorary Consular Corps .......................................................... 25.00 .............. 20.00 .............. 45.00 45.00 A
House of Representatives ......................................................... 25.00 .............. 20.00 .............. 45.00 45.00 A
Senate ...................................................................................... 25.00 .............. 20.00 .............. 45.00 45.00 A
US Congress ............................................................................ 25.00 .............. 20.00 .............. 45.00 45.00 A
US Senate ................................................................................ 25.00 .............. 20.00 .............. 45.00 45.00 A
Medical / Disability
Disabled Veteran................................................................... No Fee ..................................................................... B
Disabled .................................................................................... 50.00 ...................................... 50.00 50.00 B
Emergency Vehicles ............................................................. No Fee ..................................................................... A
Medical Doctor ......................................................................... 50.00 .............. 40.00 .............. 90.00 90.00 B
Military
Bronze Star........................................................................... No Fee ..................................................................... B
ExPOW ................................................................................ No Fee ..................................................................... B
Distinguished Flying Cross ................................................... No Fee ..................................................................... B
Gold Star Family ................................................................... No Fee ..................................................................... B
Legion of Valor ...................................................................... No Fee ..................................................................... A
Medal of Honor ..................................................................... No Fee ..................................................................... A
National Guard .......................................................................... 50.00 .............. 40.00 .............. 90.00 90.00 B
Pearl Harbor Survivor ............................................................. No Fee ..................................................................... B
Purple Heart ......................................................................... No Fee ..................................................................... B
Silver Star ............................................................................. No Fee ..................................................................... B
Veteran ..................................................................................... 50.00 .............. 40.00 .............. 90.00 90.00 B
Other
Antique ..................................................................................... 25.00 .............. 20.00 .............. 45.00 45.00 A
Antique Vanity .......................................................................... 25.00 .............. 50.00 .............. 75.00 75.00 A
Conquer Cancer ........................................................................ 50.00 .............. 40.00 .............. 90.00 90.00 B
Cure Breast Cancer .................................................................. 50.00 .............. 40.00 .............. 90.00 90.00 B
Firefighters Memorial ................................................................ 50.00 .............. 40.00 .............. 90.00 90.00 B
Ham Radio Operator ................................................................. 25.00 .............. 20.00 .............. 45.00 45.00 A
Invest in Children....................................................................... 50.00 .............. 40.00 .............. 90.00 90.00 B
Limited Use .............................................................................. 50.00 ...................................... 50.00 50.00 B
Low Speed ................................................................................ 50.00 ...................................... 50.00 50.00 B
Massachusetts Animal Coalition ............................................... 50.00 .............. 40.00 .............. 90.00 90.00 B
News Photographer................................................................... 25.00 .............. 20.00 .............. 45.00 45.00 A
United We Stand....................................................................... 50.00 .............. 40.00 .............. 90.00 90.00 B
Sports
Basketball Hall of Fame ............................................................ 50.00 .............. 40.00 .............. 90.00 90.00 B
Bruins (Renewals only) ..................................................................................................................... 45.00 A
Bruins/Youth Hockey ................................................................ 50.00 .............. 40.00 .............. 90.00 90.00 B
Celtics (Renewals only) .................................................................................................................... 45.00 A
Celtics ...................................................................................... 50.00 .............. 40.00 .............. 90.00 90.00 B
Mini Fenway Park ..................................................................... 50.00 .............. 40.00 .............. 90.00 90.00 B
Olympic Spirit ........................................................................... 50.00 .............. 50.00 ............ 100.00 100.00 B
Patriots ..................................................................................... 50.00 .............. 40.00 .............. 90.00 90.00 B
Red Sox .................................................................................... 50.00 .............. 40.00 .............. 90.00 90.00 B
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TYPE REGISTRATION REG FEE SPECIAL FEE TOTALFEE RENEW FEE
COMMERCIAL
A=Annual Renewal • B=Biennial Renewal
CON ** Commercial Normal
Up to 5000 lbs ................................................... 40.00 (per 1000 lbs) ..................................... varies varies B
Over 5000 lbs ..................................................... 20.00 (per 1000 lbs) ..................................... varies varies A
Snow Removal (plates expire annually on September 30th and are not prorated)
Up to 5000 lbs ................................................... 40.00 (per 1000 lbs) ..................................... varies varies B
Over 5000 lbs ..................................................... 20.00 (per 1000 lbs) ..................................... varies varies A
Hearse
Up to 5000 lbs ................................................... 40.00 (per 1000 lbs) ..................................... varies varies B
Over 5000 lbs ..................................................... 20.00 (per 1000 lbs) ..................................... varies varies A
Limited Use
Up to 5000 lbs ................................................... 40.00 (per 1000 lbs) ..................................... varies varies B
Over 5000 lbs ..................................................... 20.00 (per 1000 lbs) ..................................... varies varies A
COR ** Commercial Reserved
Up to 5000 lbs ................................................... 40.00 (per 1000 lbs) .............. 40.00 ............. varies varies B
Over 5000 lbs ...................................... ............ 20.00 (per 1000 lbs) .............. 20.00 ............. varies varies A
Hearse
Up to 5000 lbs ................................................... 40.00 (per 1000 lbs) .............. 40.00 ............. varies varies B
Over 5000 lbs ...................................... ............ 20.00 (per 1000 lbs) .............. 20.00 ............. varies varies A
COV ** Commercial Vanity ...................................... 20.00 (per 1000 lbs) .............. 50.00 ............. varies varies A
MOTORCYCLE
MCN *Motorcycle Normal................................................................ 20.00 ...................................... 20.00 20.00 A
MCR *Motorcycle Reserved ............................................................ 20.00 .............. 20.00 .............. 40.00 40.00 A
*Motorcycle Antique .................................................................. 20.00 .............. 20.00 .............. 40.00 40.00 A
Blue Knight .............................................................................. 20.00 .............. 20.00 .............. 40.00 40.00
Red Knight ............................................................................... 20.00 .............. 20.00 .............. 40.00 40.00
PAY MC *Year of Manufacture .............................................................. 25.00 .............. 20.00 .............. 45.00 45.00 A
MCV *Motorcycle Vanity ................................................................. 20.00 .............. 50.00 .............. 70.00 70.00 A
MCS LU *Motorcycle Limited Use ........................................................ 20.00
MCS *Motorcycle Special
Medical / Disability
Disabled .................................................................................... 20.00 ...................................... 20.00 20.00 A
Military
Bronze Star........................................................................... No Fee ..................................................................... A
Distinguished Flying Cross ................................................... No Fee ..................................................................... A
Legion of Valor ...................................................................... No Fee ..................................................................... A
Medal of Honor ..................................................................... No Fee ..................................................................... A
Pearl Harbor Survivor ............................................................. No Fee ..................................................................... A
Purple Heart ......................................................................... No Fee ..................................................................... A
Silver Star ............................................................................. No Fee ..................................................................... A
ExPOW ................................................................................ No Fee ..................................................................... A
Veteran ..................................................................................... 20.00 .............. 20.00 .............. 40.00 40.00 A
Gold Star................................................................................ No Fee
OTHER REGISTRATIONS
AHN *Auto Home Normal ............................................................... 50.00 ...................................... 50.00 50.00 A
AHR *Auto Home Reserved ............................................................ 50.00 .............. 20.00 .............. 70.00 70.00 A
AHV *Auto Home Vanity ................................................................. 50.00 .............. 50.00 ............ 100.00 100.00 A
AMN Ambulance Normal ................................................................ 25.00 ...................................... 25.00 25.00 A
Animal Ambulance .................................................................... 25.00 ...................................... 25.00 25.00 A
AMR Ambulance Reserved ............................................................. 25.00 .............. 20.00 .............. 45.00 45.00 A
ATN Authority Normal .............................................................. No Fee .............................................. No Expiration Date
AXN Authority (motorcycle) ....................................................... No Fee .............................................. No Expiration Date
BUN Bus Normal (including driver seat)
Minimum ................................................................................. $80.00 .............................................. $80.00 B
Per Seat (7 or Less) ................................................................... 6.00 ..................................... varies varies B
Per Seat (8 or More) ................................................................... 8.00 ..................................... varies varies B
Minimum (DPU) ........................................................................ 40.00 .............................................. 40.00 B
Per Seat (DPU) ........................................................................... 2.00 ..................................... varies varies B
Nonprofit Bus (Flat Fee) ............................................................ 40.00 .............................................. 40.00 B
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TYPE REGISTRATION REG FEE SPECIAL FEE TOTALFEE RENEW FEE
BUR Bus Reserved (including driver seat)
Minimum ................................................................................... 80.00 .............. 40.00 ............ 120.00 120.00 B
Per Seat (7 or Less) ................................................................... 6.00 .............. 40.00 ............. varies varies B
Per Seat (8 or More) ................................................................... 8.00 .............. 40.00 ............. varies varies B
Minimum (DPU) ........................................................................ 40.00 .............. 40.00 .............. 80.00 80.00 B
Per Seat (DPU) ........................................................................... 2.00 .............. 40.00 ............. varies varies B
Nonprofit Bus (Flat Fee) ............................................................ 40.00 .............. 40.00 .............. 80.00 80.00 B
BUV Bus Vanity (including driver seat)
Minimum ...................................................................................40.00 ............. 50.00 ............. 90.00 90.00 A
Per Seat (7 or Less) ..................................................................3.00 ............. 50.00 ............. varies varies A
Per Seat (8 or More) ..................................................................4.00 ............. 50.00 ............. varies varies A
Minimum (DPU) ........................................................................ 20.00 ............. 50.00 ............. 70.00 70.00 A
Per Seat (DPU) ..........................................................................1.00 ............. 50.00 ............. varies varies A
Nonprofit Bus (Flat Fee) ...........................................................20.00 ............. 50.00 ............. 70.00 70.00 A
LVN Livery Normal (including driver seat)
Per Seat (7 or Less) ................................................................ 90.00 .............................................. 80.00 B
Per Seat (8 thru 14) .................................................................. 12.00 ..................................... varies varies B
LVN LU Livery Limited Use (including driver seat)
Per Seat (7 or Less) ................................................................. 90.00 .............................................. 80.00 B
Per Seat (8 thru 14) .................................................................. 12.00 ..................................... varies varies B
LVR Livery Reserved (including driver seat)
Per Seat (7 or Less) ................................................................. 90.00 .............. 40.00 ............ 130.00 130.00 B
Per Seat (8 thru 14) .................................................................. 12.00 .............. 40.00 ............. varies varies B
LVV Livery Vanity (including driver seat)
Per Seat (7 or Less) ................................................................. 45.00 .............. 50.00 .............. 95.00 95.00 A
Per Seat (8 through 14) ............................................................... 6.00 .............. 50.00 ............. varies varies A
MVN Municipal Normal ............................................................. No Fee .............................................. No Expiration Date
MXN Municipal (motorcycle) ......................................................No Fee .............................................. No Expiration Date
SBN School Bus Normal ................................................................ 20.00 ..................................... 20.00 20.00 B
SBR School Bus Reserved ............................................................ 20.00 ............. 40.00 ............. 60.00 60.00 B
SPN School Pupil Normal
(Flat Fee) ................................................................................40.00 ..................................... 40.00 40.00 B
If used as a livery when not transporting pupils, then:
Minimum ...................................................................................80.00 ..................................... 80.00 80.00 B
Per Seat (7 or Less) ..................................................................6.00 ..................................... varies varies B
Per Seat (8 or More) ..................................................................8.00 ..................................... varies varies B
SMN ***Semi Trailer Normal ........................................................ 300.00 ................................... 300.00 300.00 5Yr
SMR ***Semi Trailer Reserved .................................................... 300.00 ........... 100.00 ........... 400.00 400.00 5Yr
STN State Normal ......................................................................No Fee .............................................. No Expiration Date
SXN
TRN
TRR
State (Motorcycle) .............................................................No Fee .............................................. No Expiration Date
**Trailer Normal
Minimum ...................................................................................20.00 ..................................... 20.00 20.00 A
(Per 1000 lbs) ........................................................................... 20.00 ..................................... varies varies A
**Trailer Reserved
Minimum ...................................................................................20.00 ............. 20.00 ............. 40.00 40.00 A
(Per 1000 lbs) ........................................................................... 20.00 .............. 20.00 ............. varies varies A
TAN *Taxi Normal ........................................................................... 60.00 ...................................... 60.00 60.00 A
TAN LU *Taxi Limited Use ................................................................... 60.00 ...................................... 60.00 60.00 A
TAR *Taxi Reserved ....................................................................... 60.00 .............. 20.00 .............. 80.00 80.00 A
VPN Van Pool Normal ................................................................ No Fee ..................................................................... A
* All Auto Home, Motorcycle, and Taxi registration fees are reduced by 1/2 on or after Oct 1 *** Pro-rated every month
** All Commercial and Trailer registration fees are reduced by 1/2 on or after Sept 1
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OTHER REGISTRATION FEES
BDN
DLN
DLV
DMN
FAN
OCN
RPN
RPV
TPN
Amend Registration ............................................................................................................................................................... $25.00
Duplicate Registration ............................................................................................................................................................... 25.00
*Reducible Load Permit (Overwieght Permits) ........................................................................................................... 50.00 minimum
*Reducible Load Permit Amend ................................................................................................................................................ 20.00
IFTA Permit ......................................................................................................................................................................... ….20.00
IRP Trip Permit (Per 72 Hours) (Available at Quincy Headquarters only) .......................................................................... 15.00
IRP and IFTA Permit (Combination) .......................................................................................................................................... 35.00
Moped Registration [Up to 2 Yrs] ($30 on or after November 1) ................................................................................................ 40.00
Registration Gift Transfer Fee ................................................................................................................................................... 25.00
Registration Reinstatement ...................................................................................................................................................... 100.00
Replacement Plate ................................................................................................................................................................... 10.00
Swap Plate .............................................................................................................................................................................. 20.00
Transfer Registration ................................................................................................................................................................ 25.00
*Available only at Milford RMV (IRP) Branch
DEALER/REPAIR - SECTION 5 PLATE FEES
TYPE REGISTRATION REG FEE TOTALFEE RENEW FEE
Boat Dealer Normal
A=Annual Renewal • B=Biennial Renewal
Minimum ................................................................................ 100.00 ........... 100.00 ........... 100.00 A
Per Plate .................................................................................. 20.00 ............. varies ............ varies A
Dealer Normal
Minimum ................................................................................ 100.00 ........... 100.00 ........... 100.00 A
Per Plate .................................................................................. 20.00 ............. varies ............ varies A
Dealer Vanity
Minimum ................................................................................ 100.00 ........... 100.00 ........... 100.00 A
Per Plate .................................................................................. 50.00 ............. varies ............ varies A
Dealer Motorcycle Normal
Minimum ................................................................................ 100.00 ........... 100.00 ........... 100.00 A
Per Plate .................................................................................. 20.00 ............. varies ............ varies A
Farm Normal
Minimum ................................................................................ 100.00 ........... 100.00 ........... 100.00 A
Per Plate .................................................................................. 20.00 ............. varies ............ varies A
Owner/Contractor Normal
Minimum ................................................................................ 100.00 ........... 100.00 ........... 100.00 A
Per Plate .................................................................................. 20.00 ............. varies ............. varies A
Repair Normal
Minimum ................................................................................ 100.00 ........... 100.00 ........... 100.00 A
Per Plate .................................................................................. 20.00 ............. varies ............ varies A
Repair Vanity
Minimum ................................................................................ 100.00 ........... 100.00 ........... 100.00 A
Per Plate .................................................................................. 50.00 ............. varies ............ varies A
Transport Normal
Minimum ................................................................................ 100.00 ........... 100.00 ........... 100.00 A
Per Plate .................................................................................. 20.00 ............. varies ............ varies A
MISCELLANEOUS SECTION 5 FEES
Amendment .............................................................................................................................................................................. 25.00
Duplicate .................................................................................................................................................................................. 25.00
Plate Swap .............................................................................................................................................................................. 20.00
Replacement Plate ................................................................................................................................................................... 10.00
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REGISTRY INFORMATION
TITLE FEES
Certificate of Title ................................................................................................................................................................. $75.00
Duplicate Certificate of Title ................................................................................................................................................... 25.00
Amend Title ............................................................................................................................................................................ 25.00
Add/Delete Lienholder ............................................................................................................................................................ 25.00
Salvage Title ........................................................................................................................................................................... 50.00
Owner/Prior Owner Retained Title .......................................................................................................................................... 75.00
Reconstructed Title ................................................................................................................................................................. 75.00
Recovered Theft Title ............................................................................................................................................................. 75.00
Salvage Inspection.................................................................................................................................................................. 50.00
Affixing Mass Assigned VIN ................................................................................................................................................... 50.00
*Lienholder Search .................................................................................................................................................................... 5.00
*Title History Search (Computer Printout Only) ........................................................................................................................ 5.00
*Photocopy of Title Application (Per Title - including supp. docs.) ......................................................................................... 10.00
*DPPA form may be required
VEHICLE INSPECTIONS
Motor Vehicle Annual Inspection ............................................................................................................................................ 29.00
Motorcycle Annual Inspection ................................................................................................................................................. 15.00
Windshield Replacement Certificate (in books of 100) ........................................................................................................... 10.00
7D Inspection (Bi-annual) ........................................................................................................................................................ 29.00
INSPECTION STATIONS
Station Application to Inspect ................................................................................................................................................. 50.00
Station License to Inspect .................................................................................................................................................... 100.00
Duplicate Station License to Inspect ...................................................................................................................................... 25.00
Annual Station License Renewal .......................................................................................................................................... 100.00
Change of Station Location .................................................................................................................................................... 50.00
Inspector License (Annual) ...................................................................................................................................................... 25.00
Failed Challenged Inspection ................................................................................................................................................. 29.00
MISCELLANEOUS
Bad Check or Credit Card Chargeback ................................. 15.00
Base Run Charge Magnetic Tape
Government.........................................300.00
Non-Government ..............................1,000.00
Accident Report Request ......................................................20.00
Manuals (Driver’s, Motorcycle, and CDL) .............................. 5.00
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CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE
License or Registration (computer printout only)
*Computer Information Search .................................... 5.00
**Secondary Search (copy of application or documents) .......... 10.00
Attested Copy of Information (stamp on documents) ..................... 10.00
Duplicate Plate Return Receipt .......................................... 15.00
A DPPA form may be required for some of these transactions.
* Limited to screen prints of the following ALARS Screens: LI, RI, RS, LP, CCP, NRL, NRR, VT. ** Photocopies of documents submitted
COURT RECORDS
Filing Fee
Excise/Blue Release After Suspension ........................................................................................................................... 10.00
Service of Process (Mass General Laws, Chapter 90, section 3C) ................................................................................. 10.00
Release of Court Default (each)...................................................................................................................................... 10.00
Release of Out of State Court Default (each) ................................................................................................................. 10.00
Certified Copy of Non-Driver Record (with certified coversheet) ............................................................................................. 20.00
Driving Record (Certified & Non-certified) ............................................................................................................................... 20.00
Driving History......................................................................................................................................................................... 20.00
LATE FEES & RELEASE FEES FOR CITATIONS
Late fee for single or multiple infractions on the same citation committed by a
person who is still under 17 years of age on the date of default ....................................................................................... 30.00
Late fee for one (1) unpaid citation ($30.00 if default prior to 8/31/05) ................................................................................... 45.00
Late fee for multiple unpaid infractions on same citation ($50.00 if default prior to 8/31/05) ................................................. 75.00
Release for each speeding citation ......................................................................................................................................... 25.00
Release for all other citations (each citation) .......................................................................................................................... 10.00

PO Box 55889
Boston, MA 02205-5889
The RMV will make every effort to post information about changes to the fees referenced in this
brochure. Relevant changes will be posted on the RMV's website at www.mass.gov/rmv. If you
do not have access to a computer, you may call the RMV's Phone Center at 617-351-4500 to
determine a particular fee.
By law, the RMV is required to collect the fees for the transactions listed in this Chart. Most fees are set
(or amended) by regulation as issued by the Executive Office for Administration and Finance at 801
Code of Massachusetts Regulation (CMR) 4.02. Some fees are set directly by statute, usually in
Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 90, Section 33.

Off-the-Road Verification for Vehicle Inspection Form
Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles
Vehicle Safety and Compliance Services
P.O. Box 55892
Boston, MA 02205-5892
This form is used to verify that your vehicle is off the road (such as in storage or in the process of being restored), and will miss its
required Massachusetts motor vehicle inspection. Please type or print all requested information. Please keep a copy of this completed
form with your vehicle registration until the vehicle is returned to operation on the roads of the Commonwealth.
Vehicle Registration Number__________________________
Vehicle Registration Expiration Date___________________
Vehicle Owner’s Name_____________________________
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
________________________________________________
Current Odometer Reading________________________
Vehicle Year __________________________________
MA Vehicle Registration Address _____________________
Vehicle Make _________________________________
______________________________________________
Vehicle Model _________________________________
Vehicle Location Address___________________________
Telephone Number:________________________________
______________________________________________
Expected Operating/On Road Date____________________
Reason the above vehicle was taken off the road (please print):
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Immediately upon being returned to operation on the roads of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the vehicle identified on this form
must have a vehicle inspection performed by a Massachusetts vehicle inspection station. If you have any questions, please contact the
Registry of Motor Vehicles, Vehicle Safety and Compliance Services at (617) 351-9345. I swear, under the penalties of perjury, that to
the best of my knowledge the statements I have made herein are accurate, and I agree to abide by the laws and regulations set forth by
the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Vehicle Owner’s Signature _______________________________________
Date ___________________________
T21646-1205