Massachusetts Car Dealer Forms
These are the forms a licensed dealer needs to buy, sell, and title vehicles in Massachusetts. From the Massachusetts title and registration application to the bill of sale, odometer disclosure, title reassignment, and temporary tag paperwork — each links to the official source where available. Download the current version straight from the Local city/town licensing authority (Class 1/2/3 license) + Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV, dealer plates & titles) or the federal agency, never a copy that's gone stale.
Massachusetts state forms
| Form | What it's for | When |
|---|---|---|
| Registration and Title Application (RTA) ↗ | Titles and registers each vehicle at sale; replaced the old numbered RMV-1/RMV-3 forms. | Every deal |
| Application for Dealer Reassignment ↗ | Lets a dealer reassign a title on a resale. | As needed |
| Form ST-7R (Motor Vehicle Sales/Use Tax) ↗ | Massachusetts 6.25% motor-vehicle sales/use tax; on dealer sales it is collected at registration through the RTA, while casual sales use ST-7R. | As needed |
Federal forms (every state)
| Form | What it's for | When |
|---|---|---|
| Odometer Disclosure (federal, on title/RTA) | Federally required mileage disclosure at transfer; completed on the title assignment and RTA rather than a separate numbered MA form. | Every deal |
| Buyers Guide (FTC) ↗ | As-is vs. warranty window sticker required on every used vehicle offered for sale. | Every deal |
| IRS Form 8300 ↗ | Report cash payments over $10,000 in a single transaction. | As needed |
Massachusetts dealer forms FAQ
What forms do car dealers need in Massachusetts?+
Massachusetts dealers use Registration and Title Application (RTA), Application for Dealer Reassignment, Form ST-7R (Motor Vehicle Sales/Use Tax), plus federal forms every dealer needs like the FTC Buyers Guide and the odometer disclosure. Each is listed below with its purpose and official link.
Where do I get official Massachusetts dealer forms?+
Download current forms directly from the Local city/town licensing authority (Class 1/2/3 license) + Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV, dealer plates & titles). Third-party copies go out of date — always pull the latest version from the official source linked on this page.
Do I need an FTC Buyers Guide on every used car in Massachusetts?+
Yes. The federal Used Car Rule requires an as-is/warranty Buyers Guide displayed on every used vehicle offered for sale, in Massachusetts and every other state.
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