For clients of Cape Ann Insurance Agency, we are often able to renew your registration at our office. Call us at 978-283-7757 or visit our office.
You can renew your Massachusetts registration on-line. To process this transaction, you will need your RMV-2 renewal card, which should be marked Ins Stamp Not Needed. Your vehicle must be insured to renew your registration. Please read the RMV’s instructions on the Registration Renewal web page carefully before renewing your registration.
For clients of Cape Ann Insurance Agency we are often able to issue plates for newly acquired vehcles at our office. Call us at 978-283-7757 or visit our office.
The above link is to a web page which explains the RMV’s procedures and required documents to register a newly acquired vehicle. This also includes procedures for re-registering a previously registered vehicle, amending your registration, or converting an out-of state registration.
You may amend your registration by mail or in person. You will need to get a completed Form (RMV-3), with the changes you request from your insurance agent. Replacing Lost,Stolen or Illegible Plates Replacement plates may be ordered from an RMV branch or over the phone (617-351-4500 or 800-858-3926). The fee is $10 per plate. For additional details go to the Replacements Plates page on the RMV's web site.
Salvage Titled Vehicles You need to carefully review the Massachusetts Salvage Title Regulations before you can drive or register a salvage vehicle. Use the below link to our Salvage Title Information page to help you get started. But remember, the Mass. DOT / RMV makes the ultimate determination of the steps you need to follow. For further information, go to the Salvage Title Information Page
Accident Reporting
You should file a report if you’re the operator of a vehicle involved in a crash where the damage to any one vehicle or property is over $1000, or if there is an injury to any person, even if a police officer was on the scene. You should file the report within 5 days of the date of the crash. go to Accident Report Forms
Lemon Laws
Refer to the following links for Automobile Lemon Laws *
The RMV does not mail license renewal reminders. However, they have a "reminder" service through a third party vendor. To activate this service, go to the RMV's web site or select thislink to access the license renewal reminder service. Renew Your Driver's License on line: Renew your Class D or Class M Mass. Driver's License on-line. Your renewed license will be mailed to the address the RMV has on file for you. If you need to change your address, do that first.
If you change your address, wait until you receive confirmation from the Registry that the change was successful before you attempt to renew your driver's license online.
Change your Address This transaction allows you to request a Change of Address for yourself. You should receive an email from the RMV within 48 hours confirming your change of address request.
Only individuals can change an address on-line. Business entity address changes can only be done at a Registry of Motor Vehicle branch office. Click on this link to change online or you can contact the RMV for details on their address change requirements.
Title Transactions
Title Corrections - Affidavit of Correction This form may be used in some limited instances when there is a mistake in the assignment of a title. Contact the Registry of Motor Vehicles or your insurance agent for details on allowable the use of this form. Duplicate Titles If the original title has been lost, stolen or mutilated, you may apply for a duplicate. Corrected Titles
If any information is incorrect on the title, you may submit the corrected information and request a corrected title.
There is a 6.25% sales tax due on all vehicles that will be registered in the state of Massachusetts. Regardless of the state where the vehicle is purchased, this sales tax must be paid before a vehicle can be legally registered and titled in Massachusetts.
There are certain exemptions to this sales tax. The links below provide a reference for some of exemptions that may apply. However read the forms carefully before completing and applying for the exemption. For more complete information contact the Mass. Dept of Revenue http://www.mass.gov/dor.