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New Boat Registration?
Boat, Recreation Vehicle &
Snowmobile Registration Bureau
251 Causeway St. Suite# 101
Boston, MA 02114
Boats 14 ft and Over – Documents Required
- Bill of Sale – Name, address and signature of the seller must be on the bill of sale. See note 1 below
- Title from the seller signed over to the new buyer (If the boat is documented with the US Coast Guard, a Deletion Letter is required. You can contact the Coast Guard at 1-800-799-8362)
- If your boat is purchased brand new from a registered boat dealer, department store or internet sales, an original Manufacturer’s Statement of Origin is required.
- Proof of sales tax paid (Sales tax form Form ST-6 or Form ST-6E). You can pay this 6.25% tax online at https://mtc.dor.state.ma.us/mtc/_/#2 and print out your receipt.
- Pencil tracing of the hull ID number (serial number) See note 2 below
- Completed application – Registration and Titling Application
- Required fees – check or money order only, no cash, debit or credit cards accepted. Checks are payable to Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Boats Under 14 ft – Documents Required
- Bill of Sale – Name, address and signature of the seller must be on the bill of sale. See note 1 below
- Proof of sales tax paid (Sales tax form Form ST-6 or Form ST-6E). You can pay this 6.25% tax online at https://mtc.dor.state.ma.us/mtc/_/#2 and print out your receipt.
- Pencil tracing of the hull ID number (serial number). See note 2 below
- If boat is purchased brand new, from a registered boat dealer, department store or internet sales, a copy of the Manufacturer’s Statement of Origin is required.
- Completed application – Registration and Titling Application
- Required fees – check or money order only, no cash, debit or credit cards accepted. Checks are payable to Commonwealth of Massachusetts.