- Request For License Plate Reassignment
- Request For License Plate Reassignment
- How To Get Replacement License Plates In Massachusetts
- Request For License Plate Reassignment Massachusetts
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Special Interest License Plates belong to the plate owner, not the vehicle. When selling your vehicle, you may remove the plates and reassign them to another vehicle immediately, retain for future use on another vehicle, or surrender them to DMV. Request for License Plate Reassignment. A license plate reassignment is done when a customer leases a vehicle and wishes to retain possession of his or her current plate. In this case, the plate would be reassigned to the leasing company. A plate can also be reassigned from a. Leasing company to an individual, or from one leasing company to.
Appropriate replacement license plate fee: $8.00 for standard plates. $43.00 ($8.00 replacement license plate fee plus $35.00 manufacturing fee) for special prestige license plates. Note: Replacement fee may not apply if the license plate and/or decal was lost in the mail prior to receipt and within 90 days of issue date.
Please note: These forms cannot be submitted online. These are to complete and print to send in to the address on the form.
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Register your car in person in to apply for your MA license plates. You can renew your tagsonline, by phone, by mail, or in person. In many cases, you can transfer your license plates from one vehicle to another. If your plates are lost, stolen, or damaged, you must order replacement tags.
Keep reading for helpful information about license plates and decals in Massachusetts.
Looking for vanity plates? See our Types of Specialty Plates and Specialty Plate Applications pages for more details.
Need disabled parking? Our Disability Plates and Placards page has complete information.
Types of Massachusetts License Plates
All MA motor vehicles must have license plates issued by the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV).
Most vehicles must display 2 license plates; one the back and another on the front of the vehicle. Vehicles such as motorcycles and trailers only need a rear plate.
Your license plate must have a decal showing when it expires.
The decals cannot block the license plate number.
License Plate Designs
The standard MA license plate is white and has “Massachusetts' at the top and “The Spirit of America' at the bottom.
The MA RMV also issues specialty plates, including personalized plates, usually for an additional fee. For more information about the various plates available, see our Types of Specialty Plates page. For application details, see Applying for Specialty Plates in Massachusetts.
If you are eligible for disabled parking, you can apply for a disability license plate. Our Disability Plates and Placards page has complete details.
Apply for License Plates
You can apply for Massachusetts license plates by registering your vehicle with the MA RMV.
If you are new to MA, you must register your vehicle within 30 days.
The MA RMV will require certain documentation to register your car, including proof of car insurance.
For more information, see our Vehicle Registration page.
Renew Your MA License Plates
You can renew your plates by renewing your vehicle registration:
- Online.
- By phone.
- By mail.
- In person.
You should get a renewal reminder in the mail before you registration expires.
After renewing, you'll get a new sticker to put over the old expiration sticker on your license plate.
See our Registration Renewals in Massachusetts page for complete details.
Replace Damaged & Missing Tags
If you've lost, stolen, or damaged your license plates, order a replacement in person or by phone. You must apply in person if both of your plates have been lost or stolen. It can take up to 12 weeks for your license plate to be mailed to the address the RMV has on file.
In Person
Request For License Plate Reassignment
To apply for replacement license plates at a MA RMV branch office you will need to bring:
- A completed form RMV-3.
- Required if both license plates were lost or stolen.
- Must be signed and stamped by your insurance agent.
- Your vehicle registration number.
- The vehicle owner's information.
- $10 payment for the replacement license plate.
By Phone
You can replace your plate by calling (800) 858-3926. You will need:
- The vehicle registration number.
- Vehicle information.
- Vehicle owner's information.
- Credit or debit card for the $10 replacement plate fee.
You DO NOT have to file a police report, but doing so can be helpful if your lost plates are misused.
If your decal is lost, stolen, or damaged, contact the Massachusetts RMV at (800) 858-3926 for replacement information.
Transfer or Surrender Vehicle Tags
The Massachusetts RMV allows you to transfer plates from your old car to your new car as long as:
Request For License Plate Reassignment
- The vehicle will be registered in your name.
AND - You transfer the tag by registering the vehicle within 7 days.
The transfer fee is $25, plus any other relevant fees and taxes.
You must surrender your plates to the MA RMV if you move to another state. To surrender your plates you can:
- Cancel your registration and surrender your plates in person at a Massachusetts RMV office.*
OR - Use the onlineregistration cancellation service and destroy or recycle your plates.
If there is more than one owner of the vehicle, or if you are canceling the registration on behalf of the vehicle owner, you will need a completed Affidavit of Cancellation of Registration (Form REG100) plus identification.
*NOTE: When canceling in person, you are NOT required to return your license plates to the RMV.
Registration Refunds
You may be eligible for a vehicle registration refund from the Massachusetts RMV under the following conditions:
- If your registration is canceled within 10 days of its effective date, you may receive the full amount.
- If you cancel before the 1st day of the 7th month of your registration, you may receive half of the amount in excess of $15.
To apply for a refund, complete the Rebate/Refund Application (Form REV105) and mail it to the address listed on the form.
Fees for Massachusetts License Plates
The fees below DO NOT include taxes, title fees, or other fees you may be responsible for when you register your vehicle.
- New standard plates and renewal:
- Passenger vehicle: $60.
- Motorcycle: $20.
- Replacement license plates: $10 per plate.
- Transfer fee: $25.
Forms
How To Get Replacement License Plates In Massachusetts
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Request For License Plate Reassignment Massachusetts
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