Bill of Sale Types

Motor Vehicle (RMV) Bill of Sale Form – Creates a contractual agreement for the sale of a motor vehicle.

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Boat (Vessel) Bill of Sale Form – Reinforces the transaction of a vessel to a physical document.

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Firearm (Gun) Bill of Sale Form – Utilized to aid in the sale of a gun and illustrate the transfer of ownership.

How to Register a Vehicle

Go to a Massachusetts RMV Service Center to register and title the vehicle, and bring the following documents:

Applicable Fee
Bill of Sale: Good to have
Certificate of Title: The previous owner’s certificate of title is required, or the previous owner’s registration and bill of sale if the vehicle is exempt because of its age.
Registration and Title Application: Must be completed, with a licensed Massachusetts insurance agent completing, stamping, and signing the application.

Notes

If the previous title does not have a space for the sales price, a bill of sale showing the sales price must be submitted.
You must obtain a vehicle inspection sticker within 7 days of the registration date.

A completed bill of sale form
A fully-filled out Massachusetts Application for Registration and Title (Form RMV-1).
Ownership record materials for
- New vessels
  - Manufacturer’s certificate of origin
- Used vessels from a private sale
  - Signed-over title and prior registration equipped with an accurate Odometer Reading Statement
Proof of complete tax payment for the boat with:
- A filed Massachusetts Certificate of Payment of Sales or Use Tax for Boat, Recreation or Snow Vehicle (Form ST-6)
- Receipt substantiating full payment via MassTaxConnect.
- Should you be exempt from the requirement of tax payment, you will need to employ the use of a finalized Massachusetts Claim for Exemption from Sales or Use Tax on Boat, Recreation, or Snow Vehicle (Form ST-6E)
Evidence of the boats HID via a pencil/crayon tracing or photograph
A current ID card or driver’s license
Funds to remit all necessary payment for taxes and fees to register and title the watercraft.

A new gun owner must have a Massachusetts firearms license to lawfully possess a firearm.

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