Massachusetts Bill of Sale
Massachusetts requires a bill of sale for private sales. Massachusetts does not require notarization. Two signatures are enough. Pick what you are selling, fill in the form, and download a free PDF that the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles will accept.
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Massachusetts bill of sale forms by item
Each form below asks only for what that item needs, and carries Massachusetts's notary note and agency details in the footer.
- Massachusetts Vehicle Bill of SaleProves the sale date, so the seller is off the hook for tickets, tolls and accidents after the handoff.
- Massachusetts Motorcycle Bill of SaleMotorcycles change hands often and informally; a signed bill of sale settles who owned the bike on which date.
- Massachusetts Boat Bill of SaleBoats, motors and trailers can be three separate pieces of property; one bill of sale ties them to one sale.
- Massachusetts Trailer Bill of SaleMany trailers under a certain weight are not titled, so the bill of sale is the ownership record.
- Massachusetts Firearm Bill of SaleProves the date the firearm changed hands if it later turns up somewhere it should not.
- Massachusetts Mobile Home Bill of SaleMobile homes are titled like vehicles in most states; the bill of sale supports the title transfer.
- Massachusetts RV Bill of SaleRVs are high-value and often sold with generators, hitches and furnishings that should be listed.
- Massachusetts ATV / UTV Bill of SaleOff-highway vehicles are often sold without a title, so the bill of sale is the ownership chain.
- Massachusetts Dirt Bike Bill of SaleMost dirt bikes have no title; this document is the ownership record.
- Massachusetts Golf Cart Bill of SaleGolf carts are rarely titled; the bill of sale is proof of ownership.
- Massachusetts Jet Ski Bill of SaleBoat registration offices want the price for tax and the HIN for the record.
- Massachusetts Snowmobile Bill of SaleSnow states register snowmobiles and tax the purchase price.
- Massachusetts Scooter / Moped Bill of SaleScooters over the state's cc limit are titled and registered like motorcycles.
- Massachusetts Equipment Bill of SaleBusinesses need a bill of sale to book the asset and claim depreciation.
- Massachusetts Tractor Bill of SaleTractors are not titled; this is the ownership paper.
- Massachusetts Horse Bill of SaleBreed registries (AQHA, APHA, Jockey Club and others) need it to transfer papers.
- Massachusetts Dog Bill of SaleProof of ownership for licensing, vet records and microchip registration.
- Massachusetts Livestock Bill of SaleBrand inspection states will not clear cattle for movement or sale without proof of ownership.
- Massachusetts General Bill of SaleA written receipt for anything worth arguing about.
- Massachusetts Business Bill of SaleTransfers the assets at closing in one signed document.
Selling privately in Massachusetts: what to know
Massachusetts asks for a bill of sale for vehicles too old to need a title (pre-1980) and uses it to confirm the sale price.
- Bill of sale: required for private sales.
- Notary: notarization optional.
- Official form: none published.
- Agency: Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles.
- Odometer: federal disclosure applies to vehicles under 20 model years old, on the title or a separate statement.
Want the paperwork finished in one sitting? The $9 ready-to-sign pack adds seller and buyer copies, the odometer statement and a Massachusetts notary page.
Massachusetts at a glance
- Bill of sale
- Required for private sales
- Notary
- Notarization optional
- Official state form
- None published; any signed bill of sale is accepted
- Where the buyer registers
- Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (www.mass.gov/orgs/massachusetts-registry-of-motor-vehicles)
Massachusetts asks for a bill of sale for vehicles too old to need a title (pre-1980) and uses it to confirm the sale price.
Common questions
Does Massachusetts require a bill of sale?+
Massachusetts requires a bill of sale for private sales. Massachusetts asks for a bill of sale for vehicles too old to need a title (pre-1980) and uses it to confirm the sale price.
Does a bill of sale have to be notarized in Massachusetts?+
Massachusetts does not require notarization. Two signatures are enough.
Is there an official Massachusetts bill of sale form?+
No. Massachusetts does not publish a mandatory bill of sale form, so any complete, signed bill of sale is accepted. The one generated here includes every field the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles looks for.
What do I need to register a vehicle bought privately in Massachusetts?+
The signed title, the bill of sale, proof of insurance where required, your ID, and payment for sales or use tax plus title and registration fees, filed with the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles within the state deadline.