MA DMV Vehicle Registration and Massachusetts RMV Requirements

Question 1

How often must Massachusetts passenger vehicles be inspected for safety?

Accepted Answer

Annually (once per year)

Answer

Every 6 months

Answer

Every 2 years

Answer

Only when transferring ownership

Question 2

Where is the Massachusetts vehicle inspection sticker placed?

Accepted Answer

On the lower left corner of the windshield

Answer

On the rear bumper

Answer

On the driver-side door jamb

Answer

On the rear license plate

Question 3

What document proves you own your vehicle in Massachusetts?

Accepted Answer

The certificate of title

Answer

The vehicle registration certificate

Answer

The bill of sale

Answer

The insurance card

Question 4

When must you notify the Massachusetts RMV of a change of address?

Accepted Answer

Within 30 days of moving

Answer

Within 7 days of moving

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Within 60 days of moving

Answer

Only when renewing your license

Question 5

What is required when selling a vehicle in Massachusetts?

Accepted Answer

You must sign the title over to the buyer, remove your plates, and notify the RMV

Answer

You only need to remove your license plates

Answer

You must transfer the registration to the new owner before removing plates

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You must cancel the insurance before transferring the title

Question 6

How long do you have to register a newly purchased vehicle in Massachusetts?

Accepted Answer

10 days

Answer

7 days

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15 days

Answer

30 days