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Use this bill of sale when selling a side by side in New Bedford, Massachusetts. It documents the transfer and helps you complete DMV title paperwork.
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DMV / Title Office
Massachusetts DMV – New Bedford
Address
Visit https://www.mass.gov/orgs/massachusetts-registry-of-motor-vehicles to find the nearest New Bedford office
Phone
See state DMV website for local office numbers
Office Hours
Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (verify hours with local office)
Title Transfer Fee
$75.00
Sales Tax Rate
6.25%
Base Registration Fee
Varies by vehicle weight, age, and county
Flat 6.25% statewide; no additional local vehicle taxes
Massachusetts does not require notarization for private vehicle bills of sale. Buyer and seller signatures on the completed title assignment are sufficient.
County Clerk / Recorder
New Bedford County Clerk
Phone
See county website for contact information
New Bedford is in New Bedford County. Title transfers are handled by the Massachusetts DMV – New Bedford at Visit https://www.mass.gov/orgs/massachusetts-registry-of-motor-vehicles to find the nearest New Bedford office. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (verify hours with local office). Phone: See state DMV website for local office numbers.
The combined rate is 6.25%. Flat 6.25% statewide; no additional local vehicle taxes.
No. Massachusetts does not require notarization for private vehicle bills of sale. Buyer and seller signatures on the completed title assignment are sufficient.
Title transfer fee: $75.00. Base registration fee: Varies by vehicle weight, age, and county. Sales tax at 6.25% is collected at the time of title transfer.