Selling or buying a vehicle in Massachusetts? The registration and title application must be stamped and signed by your insurance agent before you can submit it to the RMV — without this stamp, it will be rejected.
This free template is formatted for Massachusetts’s requirements and works alongside the Certificate of Title at your licensed Massachusetts insurance agent and local RMV office.
Click Get This Template below to open it in Google Docs, then click Use Template to save a copy to your Drive.
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On this page:
- What Is a Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale?
- Is a Bill of Sale Required in Massachusetts?
- Massachusetts-Specific Requirements
- Free Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale Template
- How to Fill Out the Template
- How to Transfer a Car Title in Massachusetts
- Frequently Asked Questions
What Is a Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale?
A Massachusetts motor vehicle bill of sale is a written record of a private vehicle sale.
In Massachusetts, the assignment section on the back of the title functions as the primary bill of sale — both buyer and seller fill it out with the date of sale, purchase price, names, addresses, signatures, and odometer reading. A separate bill of sale is used as supplemental documentation and for age-exempt vehicles where no title exists.
Is a Bill of Sale Required in Massachusetts?
A separate bill of sale is required for vehicles that are age-exempt from titling — vehicles old enough not to require a Massachusetts title. For these vehicles, the previous owner’s registration certificate plus a signed bill of sale are the required proof of ownership documents.
For all other private party sales, the completed title assignment section functions as the bill of sale. A separate bill of sale is strongly recommended as additional documentation regardless.
Massachusetts-Specific Requirements
1. 10-Day Deadline
Massachusetts title law requires all motor vehicles and trailers over 3,000 lbs to be titled within 10 days of purchase. New residents must register their vehicle as soon as they become a Massachusetts resident — the law does not provide a grace period.
2. Insurance Agent Stamp — Mandatory
The Registration and Title Application (Form TTLREG100 / RMV-1) must be completed, stamped, and signed by your licensed Massachusetts insurance agent before submission to the RMV. This is not optional — an unstamped form will be rejected. Your agent verifies active insurance coverage is in place.
Many licensed Massachusetts insurance agents participate in the Electronic Vehicle Registration (EVR) program and can complete the entire registration and title process at their office — without an RMV visit.
3. Sales Tax: 6.25%
Massachusetts charges 6.25% sales tax on the purchase price or the NADA clean trade-in value — whichever is higher. If you paid below NADA clean trade-in value, tax is calculated on the higher NADA value. Tax is paid at the RMV or through your insurance agent’s EVR system at the time of registration.
4. Title Fee
The Massachusetts title fee is $75. Registration fees vary by plate type.
5. Title Assignment on the Back of the Title
The seller completes the Assignment of Title section on the back of the Massachusetts Certificate of Title — including the date of sale, purchase price, buyer’s and seller’s names and addresses, both signatures, and the odometer reading. This section functions as the primary bill of sale for the transaction.
6. Vehicle Inspection
The buyer has 7 days from the purchase date to obtain a Massachusetts vehicle inspection sticker. Inspection stations are located throughout the state.
7. Notarization
Massachusetts does not require notarization for a standard private party vehicle bill of sale. Notarization is required for title corrections (Form TTL102). It is optional but recommended for high-value sales.
Free Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale Template
This template opens in Google Docs. Click Use Template to save a copy to your Drive, fill it out digitally, or print and complete by hand.
How to Fill Out the Template
Enter the seller’s name exactly as it appears on the Certificate of Title. Enter the buyer’s name exactly as they want it on the new title.
In Section 3, copy the VIN character by character from the dashboard plate and the title. Enter the full agreed purchase price in Section 4 — Massachusetts calculates 6.25% sales tax on the purchase price or NADA clean trade-in value, whichever is higher.
Both parties sign Section 11. The seller also completes the Assignment of Title section on the back of the Certificate of Title.
For a complete field-by-field walkthrough of every section, see: How to Fill Out a Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale →
How to Transfer a Car Title in Massachusetts
For the Seller
Complete the Assignment of Title section on the back of the Certificate of Title. Provide the buyer with the completed title and this bill of sale. Keep a copy of both for your records.
For the Buyer
Within 10 days of purchase: first, contact your licensed Massachusetts insurance agent to obtain active coverage and have them complete, stamp, and sign the Registration and Title Application (Form TTLREG100). Then submit the stamped application, the signed title, this bill of sale, and payment for the $75 title fee and 6.25% sales tax to the RMV — or have your insurance agent process the entire transaction via the EVR program.
Lost Title
The seller must obtain a duplicate title before the sale can proceed. Contact the Massachusetts RMV at mass.gov/rmv.
Frequently Asked Questions
Massachusetts law requires active auto insurance before a vehicle can be registered. Your licensed insurance agent verifies coverage is in place and stamps the Registration and Title Application (Form TTLREG100) to certify this. Without the stamp, the RMV will reject the application.
10 days from the date of purchase. Massachusetts title law requires all motor vehicles and trailers over 3,000 lbs to be titled within 10 days. New residents must register immediately upon establishing Massachusetts residency — there is no grace period.
Massachusetts charges 6.25% sales tax on the purchase price or the NADA clean trade-in value — whichever is higher. If you bought a vehicle below NADA clean trade-in value, you will pay tax on the higher NADA value. Look up the vehicle’s NADA value before purchasing so you know the actual tax amount.
The EVR program allows licensed Massachusetts insurance agents to process vehicle registrations and title applications electronically at their office — without an RMV visit. Since your agent already needs to stamp the application, completing the entire transaction there is often the fastest option. The agent can only process transactions for their own customers.
No. Massachusetts does not require notarization for a standard private party vehicle bill of sale. Notarization is required for title corrections (Form TTL102). It is optional but recommended for high-value sales.
Yes. Massachusetts does not require a specific state-issued bill of sale form for standard private party sales — the completed title assignment section functions as the primary bill of sale. A separate bill of sale is required for age-exempt vehicles and is strongly recommended for all sales.
This template and all information on this page are provided for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. Contact the Massachusetts RMV at mass.gov/rmv to confirm current requirements before completing your transaction.