Lawrence, Massachusetts

Lawrence, Massachusetts Electric Vehicle Bill of Sale for Family transfer — Print a Ready-to-Sign Form

Print a electric vehicle bill of sale form for your family transfer in Lawrence, Massachusetts. Fill in the details online, then print the completed document for both parties to sign.

Print a ready-to-sign form

Print Instructions

Paper Size

US Letter (8.5 × 11 in)

Margins

0.5 in minimum all sides

Ink

Black ink, laser or inkjet

Before You Print

☐Verify the VIN matches the electric vehicle title exactly
☐Confirm buyer and seller names match government-issued IDs
☐Have both parties present at the time of signing
☐Bring a valid photo ID accepted by Massachusetts
☐Print at least two copies — one for each party

Both parties should sign with a ballpoint pen in blue or black ink. Initial any corrections rather than using correction fluid.

Family transfer — What You Need to Know

The vehicle is transferred between immediate family members. Many states offer reduced or waived sales and use tax for qualifying family transfers.

Seller guidance

Identify whether your state's DMV has a specific family transfer exemption form or requires a relationship affidavit. Qualifying relationships vary by state but typically include spouses, parents, children, siblings, and grandparents. Keep the bill of sale simple and clearly state the relationship.

Buyer guidance

Even if no money changes hands, you will owe use tax on fair market value in some states unless you qualify for the family exemption. Bring your relationship documentation (marriage certificate, birth certificate) to the DMV when re-registering. The title transfer process is otherwise the same as a standard sale.

Legal note (Massachusetts-specific)

Massachusetts exempts intra-family vehicle transfers from the 6.25% sales/use tax, provided the transferee is a spouse, parent, child, brother, or sister and the transferor previously paid Massachusetts sales or use tax on the vehicle. Use Form MVU-26 (Affidavit in Support of a Claim for Exemption from Sales or Use Tax for a Motor Vehicle Transferred Within a Family). The MVU-26 exemption eliminates both the sales tax and the $25 gift fee. Grandparents, grandchildren, aunts, uncles, and cousins do not qualify for MVU-26; those transfers must use MVU-24 and pay the $25 gift fee if no consideration is exchanged.

Family transfer checklist

Confirm qualifying family relationship under your state's DMV rules
Obtain the required family transfer exemption form or affidavit
Document fair market value on the bill of sale (for tax records)
Bring relationship proof (marriage certificate, birth certificate) to the DMV
Determine if IRS Form 709 is required if value exceeds the annual gift exclusion
Complete Form MVU-26 (Affidavit — Family Transfer) — eligible relationships: spouse, parent, child, brother, sister only
Bring proof of relationship (birth certificate or marriage certificate) to the RMV
Transfers to grandparents, grandchildren, aunts, uncles, or cousins do not qualify — use MVU-24 with $25 fee instead

Electric Vehicle Safety & Recall Information

Data sourced from NHTSA safety ratings and recall databases

Average Safety Rating

4.6 / 5

Avg. Price Range

$12,000–$60,000

Odometer Disclosure

Required

Safety checkpoints for electric vehicle buyers

Check battery State of Health (SOH) — capacity degradation below 70% significantly reduces value
Verify full charge range matches manufacturer specifications for the model year
Test DC fast charging capability — some older EVs have degraded charge acceptance
Check for any battery recall or warranty coverage status
Confirm orange high-voltage cabling is intact and shielding is undamaged
Verify regenerative braking smoothness and one-pedal-driving function
Test pedestrian-warning sound (federally required at low speed)
Inspect for prior collision-repair history that touched the battery pack tray

Common recall categories

Battery/High VoltageSoftware/OTA UpdatesCharging SystemBrakesElectrical

On average, each electric vehicle model has approximately 2.8 recalls. Always check your specific vehicle at NHTSA.gov/recalls before completing a sale.

Massachusetts Tax & Fee Summary

State Sales Tax Rate

6.25%

Title Transfer Fee

$75

Private Party Exempt

Flat 6.25% statewide; no additional local vehicle taxes

Sales tax applies to private party vehicle purchases

Visit the official Massachusetts DMV website

Local Requirements — Essex County

DMV / Title Office

MA RMV – Lawrence Service Center

Address

73 Winthrop Ave, Lawrence, MA 01843

Phone

(857) 368-8000

Office Hours

Mon–Fri 9:00 AM–5:00 PM

https://www.mass.gov/orgs/massachusetts-registry-of-motor-vehicles

Transfer Fees & Taxes — Lawrence

Title Transfer Fee

$75.00

Sales Tax Rate

6.25%

Base Registration Fee

$60.00

Massachusetts statewide rate 6.25%

Notarization: NOT REQUIRED

Massachusetts does not require notarization.

Lawrence Transfer Checklist

Complete RMV-1 at the RMV
6.25% sales tax on the purchase price
Safety and emissions inspection within 7 days of registration
Title transfer within 10 days

County Information — Essex County

County Clerk / Recorder

Essex County Register of Deeds

Phone

(978) 542-1704

Website

https://www.salemdeeds.com

Lawrence Family transfer electric vehicle printable — when to file

Massachusetts requires title transfer within 10 days of the sale date on the bill of sale. For family transfer transactions specifically, file at MA RMV – Lawrence Service Center (73 Winthrop Ave, Lawrence, MA 01843) during normal hours: Mon–Fri 9:00 AM–5:00 PM. Miss the 10-day window and Massachusetts typically charges a late-transfer penalty plus accrued use tax, and the seller can remain on the title for civil liability until the buyer completes retitling. Bring the signed title, the completed Lawrence bill of sale, your government-issued ID, and payment for the $75.00 title transfer fee plus 6.25% sales tax on the purchase price.

Printable reminder. Whether you keep your printable as a printed two-copy paper record, both buyer and seller should leave the signing with an identical executed copy. The buyer needs the original to present at MA RMV – Lawrence Service Center; the seller keeps a duplicate to prove the date of transfer if a future liability question arises before the title fully retitles.

Frequently asked questions

What family transfer documents do I need for a electric vehicle sale in Lawrence, Massachusetts?

For a family transfer electric vehicle transaction in Lawrence, you need: Confirm qualifying family relationship under your state's DMV rules; Obtain the required family transfer exemption form or affidavit; Document fair market value on the bill of sale (for tax records); Bring relationship proof (marriage certificate, birth certificate) to the DMV; Determine if IRS Form 709 is required if value exceeds the annual gift exclusion; Complete Form MVU-26 (Affidavit — Family Transfer) — eligible relationships: spouse, parent, child, brother, sister only; Bring proof of relationship (birth certificate or marriage certificate) to the RMV; Transfers to grandparents, grandchildren, aunts, uncles, or cousins do not qualify — use MVU-24 with $25 fee instead.

What is the sales tax on a electric vehicle private sale in Lawrence, Massachusetts?

The combined sales tax rate in Lawrence is 6.25%. Massachusetts statewide rate 6.25%

Do I need to notarize a electric vehicle bill of sale in Massachusetts?

No, notarization is not required. Massachusetts does not require notarization.

What are common recalls for a electric vehicle?

Common recall categories for electric vehicles include: Battery/High Voltage, Software/OTA Updates, Charging System, Brakes, Electrical. On average, each electric vehicle model has approximately 2.8 recalls. Always check your specific vehicle at NHTSA.gov before completing a sale.