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- Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles
All motor vehicles or trailers must maintain a valid registration with the Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV). Vehicle registrations must be renewed every 1 or 2 years depending on the plate type.
Online or by mail: Allow at least 10 days to receive your registration and plate decals in the mail. In person: You will receive them once your transaction is processed.
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What you need for Renew your vehicle or trailer registration
To renew yourvehicle or trailer registration, you must have an active insurance policy for your vehicle or trailer. Your registration renewal application that is mailed to you will tell you whether you have an active insurance policy on file with the RMV. If you don’t have an active policy, you must get your application stamped by your insurance agent to show proof of insurance.
You will not receive a renewal application and you can't renew yourregistration if:
- Your vehicle/trailer registration is suspended or revoked
- You have unpaid parking tickets, excise tax, or EZ-Pass violations
You can check your vehicle/trailer registration status to find out whether you can renew.
Fees for Renew your vehicle or trailer registration
Registration fees vary by plate type. Refer to our Schedule of Fees.
How to renew Renew your vehicle or trailer registration
To renew your vehicle or trailerregistration online,you will need:
- Your driver’s license number
- Last 4 digits of your Social Security number
- Email address
- Applicable fee
To renew your vehicle or trailer registration by mail, send your completed application (with insurance stamp, if applicable) along with a check or money order payable to MassDOT to:
Registry of Motor Vehicles
Attention: Mail-In Registration Department
PO Box 55891
Boston, MA 02205-5891
More info for Renew your vehicle or trailer registration
Vehicle/trailer registration renewal form
If you did not receive an application in the mail, you may download and complete the vehicle/trailer registration renewal form.
Leased vehicles
If you are leasing a vehicle or trailer, the RMV will send the renewal application to the leasingcompany. You should get that application from the leasing company and renew the registration through one of the methods listed above. The new registration and plate decal will be mailed to you and a copy of the registration (without the plate decal) will be sent to the leasing company.
Registration or plate decal not received
If you renewed your registration online orby mailand have not received it in the mail, call the RMV's Contact Center.
Commercial Bulk and Fleet Renewals
The peak commercial vehicle registration renewal period occurs at the end of each calendar year. To guarantee all renewal transactions are processed on time, it is important to review the following documents. Renew your commercial registrations online now and avoid delays.
- Commercial Bulk and Fleet Renewal Options Letter
- Online Commercial Bulk and Fleet Renewal Step-by-Step
Downloads for Renew your vehicle or trailer registration
Open PDF file, 761.99 KB, Registration and Title Application (English, PDF 761.99 KB)
Open PDF file, 234.44 KB, Commercial Bulk and Fleet Renewal Options Letter (English, PDF 234.44 KB)
Open PDF file, 1.11 MB, Online Commercial Bulk and Fleet Renewal Step-by-Step (English, PDF 1.11 MB)
Contact for Renew your vehicle or trailer registration
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- Check the status of your vehicle registration
- Cancel your vehicle registration (license plates)
- Replace your vehicle registration or plate decal
- Request a vanity license plate
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