Free Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale Form (RMV 2026 PDF)

Q: Is a bill of sale required to register a car in Massachusetts?

Yes. The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) requires a Bill of Sale for all private motor vehicle sales along with the transferred Certificate of Title. The Bill of Sale establishes legal proof of ownership, confirms the odometer reading, and provides the baseline sales price required to calculate the Commonwealth's 6.25% sales and use tax (M.G.L. c. 64H, § 3).

Q: What is the Massachusetts 7-day plate transfer law?

Under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 90, Section 2 (the 'Seven-Day Transfer Law'), a vehicle owner who has transferred ownership of a vehicle or lost possession through involuntary transfer may attach their existing license plates to a newly acquired vehicle of the same category for up to seven calendar days following the date of transfer, provided they carry the old registration and bill of sale/title for the new vehicle.

Q: Does a Massachusetts bill of sale have to be notarized?

While standard Massachusetts RMV title transfers do not statutorily mandate notarization on private bills of sale if the Certificate of Title is properly signed over, having Section F formally notarized provides vital proof against fraud, confirms transaction dates, and substantiates purchase price disputes before the Department of Revenue (DOR).

Q: What is the Massachusetts Lemon Law for private vehicle sales?

Under M.G.L. c. 90, § 7N (the Massachusetts Used Vehicle Warranty Law / Lemon Law), if a motor vehicle purchased through a private sale fails the Massachusetts state safety and emissions inspection within 7 days of purchase, and the estimated repair cost for safety-related defects exceeds 10% of the purchase price, the buyer is legally entitled to void the sale and receive a complete refund.

Q: Can you register a car at the Massachusetts RMV without insurance?

No. Under Massachusetts law, you cannot register a motor vehicle without active auto liability coverage. Prior to visiting an RMV Service Center, the buyer must have their licensed Massachusetts insurance agent physically stamp and sign Section I of the official Registration and Title Application (Form RTA).

FORM SBF-MA-VOS Statutory Year: 2026

M.G.L. c. 90D § 15, c. 64H § 3 (6.25% Tax) & c. 90 § 7N

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS STATUTORY BILL OF SALE

Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale, Odometer Disclosure & Statutory Lemon Law Notice

Compliant with Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) & M.G.L. c. 90 Standards

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That the undersigned Seller, for and in consideration of the total sales price stated herein, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby formally acknowledged, does hereby bargain, sell, transfer, assign, and deliver unto the undersigned Buyer all legal title, equity, and ownership interest in the motor vehicle described below, to have and to hold unto the Buyer, their heirs, and assigns forever.

Section A: Jurisdiction & County of Sale

Commonwealth:

Massachusetts County *:

Section B: Complete Motor Vehicle Description

Model Year *

Make / Make *

Model Name *

Body Type *

Color

MA Plate #

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN - 17 Characters) *:

Section C: Identification of Parties (Transferor & Transferee)

1. SELLER (Transferor Information) Physical address only

Full Legal Name *

Physical Address (No P.O. Box) *

City/Town *

State

ZIP *

County *

Phone Number

MA Driver License #

2. BUYER (Transferee Information) Must match RMV Form RTA

Full Legal Name *

Physical Address (No P.O. Box) *

City/Town *

State

ZIP *

County *

Phone Number

Driver License #

Section D: Financial Consideration, 6.25% Sales Tax & Odometer Disclosure

Price (USD) *:

Date *:

Paid by: Cash Cashier's Check Wire Gift/Trade

Federal & Massachusetts Odometer Statement (49 U.S.C. § 32705 & M.G.L. c. 90D § 15) Federal law requires mileage disclosure. False statements incur substantial civil/criminal penalties.

Odometer Reading:

Miles

1. Actual Mileage: Reflects actual vehicle mileage to best of knowledge. 2. In Excess of Limits: Mileage exceeds mechanical limits (rollover). 3. Warning — Not Actual Mileage: Odometer reading is NOT actual mileage.

Massachusetts Statutory Lemon Law Notice (M.G.L. c. 90, § 7N) & Used Vehicle "AS-IS" Waiver

STATUTORY LEMON LAW NOTICE (M.G.L. c. 90, § 7N): ATTENTION BUYER: Under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 90, Section 7N, if this vehicle fails safety or emissions inspection within seven (7) calendar days from the date of purchase, and the estimated cost of repairs for safety defects exceeds ten percent (10%) of the purchase price, the Buyer has the statutory legal right to void this sale and receive a full refund from the Seller upon immediate notification and return of the vehicle. Subject to this statutory right under M.G.L. c. 90, § 7N, the vehicle is otherwise transferred and sold strictly in "AS-IS, WHERE-IS" condition, with all latent and patent defects. Seller disclaims all warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.

Section E: Authorized Signatures & Certification Under Penalty of Perjury

Signed under the pains and penalties of perjury pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 268, Section 1A: The Seller certifies lawful ownership and title authority free of undisclosed liens. The Buyer acknowledges delivery, odometer certification, and the statutory Lemon Law notice under M.G.L. c. 90 § 7N.

Seller (Transferor) Signature Must match title

Signature: ✕

Seller Printed Name

Date

Buyer (Transferee) Signature Must match RMV Form RTA

Signature: ✕

Buyer Printed Name

Date

Section F: Commonwealth of Massachusetts Notary Public Acknowledgment Recommended for Massachusetts RMV Title Transfers & Proof of Consideration

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS COUNTY OF:

On this day, before me, the undersigned notary public, personally appeared the Seller and/or Buyer named above, proved to me through satisfactory evidence of identification (government photo ID) to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are signed on the preceding document, and acknowledged voluntary execution for stated consideration.

Notary Public Signature

MM/DD/YYYY

My Commission Expires

★ Affix Notary Seal / Stamp Here RMV Evidence

FORM SBF-MA-VOS (Rev. 2026) • StateBillForms.com Mass. General Laws c. 90D & c. 64H • Retain for Massachusetts DOR & RMV Audit Records PAGE 1 OF 1

Official Process

Massachusetts RMV 3-Step Private Vehicle Title Transfer Guide

Complete your private automobile sale in full compliance with Massachusetts General Laws (M.G.L. c. 90 & c. 90D) and ensure protection under the Massachusetts Lemon Law.

Sign Title & Form SBF-MA-VOS

The seller signs off on the original Certificate of Title with date and certified odometer reading. Both parties execute this 1-page statutory Bill of Sale. Under M.G.L. c. 90 § 2, the buyer may transfer existing MA license plates for up to 7 calendar days.

Obtain Insurance Agent Stamp (Form RTA)

Before visiting an RMV branch, the buyer must take the Registration and Title Application (Form RTA) to a licensed Massachusetts insurance agent to secure the mandatory physical insurance stamp and authorized signature.

RMV Service Center & 7-Day Inspection

Submit title, Bill of Sale, and stamped Form RTA to the RMV. Pay the 6.25% Sales Tax ($75 title fee + $60 registration fee). Under M.G.L. c. 90 § 7N, the vehicle must pass Massachusetts state safety/emissions inspection within 7 days.

Statutory Summary

Massachusetts Vehicle Sale Statutory Requirements

Document / Requirement	Governing Statute	Status	Statutory Purpose
Massachusetts Certificate of Title	M.G.L. c. 90D § 15	Mandatory	Primary legal ownership document; seller executes assignment on back.
Stamped Form RTA (Insurance Stamp)	M.G.L. c. 90 § 1A & § 2	Mandatory	Registration and Title Application stamped by MA licensed auto insurer.
Form SBF-MA-VOS Bill of Sale	M.G.L. c. 64H § 3 & c. 90	Mandatory for RMV	Proves financial purchase price for 6.25% MA sales tax and establishes ownership.
7-Day Lemon Law Inspection Right	M.G.L. c. 90 § 7N	Statutory Right	Buyer may void sale if vehicle fails inspection and repairs exceed 10% of price.
7-Day License Plate Transfer Period	M.G.L. c. 90 § 2	Conditional Grace	Allows legal operation with transferred plates for 7 days before RMV registration.

FAQs

Massachusetts Vehicle Bill of Sale Legal FAQs

Is a bill of sale required to register a car in Massachusetts?

What is the Massachusetts 7-day plate transfer law?

Does a Massachusetts bill of sale have to be notarized?

What is the Massachusetts Lemon Law for private vehicle sales?

Can you register a car at the Massachusetts RMV without insurance?