Lynn, Massachusetts
How to Fill Out a Lynn Golf Cart Bill of Sale
Complete guide for filling out a golf cart bill of sale in Lynn, Massachusetts (Form RMV-3). Includes the exact MA RMV – Lynn Service Center location, current tax rates, and notarization requirements.
Title Transfer Fee
$75.00
Sales Tax Rate
6.25%
Notarization
Not Required
Step-by-Step: Filling Out Your Lynn Golf Cart Bill of Sale
- 1
Enter seller and buyer information
Write full legal names and current addresses exactly as they appear on government-issued IDs. Both buyer and seller must use their full legal names — no nicknames or abbreviations. Errors here cause delays at the MA RMV – Lynn Service Center.
- 2
Record Golf Cart details and VIN
Enter the year, make, model, body style, color, and the 17-character VIN exactly as printed on the dashboard (visible through the windshield) or door jamb sticker. The VIN must match the vehicle title exactly.
- 3
Record sale price, date, and payment method
Write the agreed sale price in both numeral form ($12,500.00) and written form (twelve thousand five hundred dollars). Enter the exact date of the sale — this date triggers the Massachusetts title transfer requirement. Note payment method: cash, check, or other.
- 4
Both parties sign and date
Both buyer and seller sign and date the completed form. Sign with blue or black ballpoint ink. Massachusetts does not require notarization. Print at least two originals — one for each party.
- 5
Submit to the MA RMV – Lynn Service Center
Bring the signed bill of sale, the vehicle title (signed over on the back), and a valid ID to: 100 Willow St, Lynn, MA 01901. Hours: Mon–Fri 9:00 AM–5:00 PM. Phone: (857) 368-8000. You'll pay the title transfer fee of $75.00 and sales tax at 6.25%.
Lynn Title & Registration Office
Office
MA RMV – Lynn Service Center
Address
100 Willow St, Lynn, MA 01901
Phone
(857) 368-8000
Hours
Mon–Fri 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Special requirements in Essex County:
- 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
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- ✗Signing before the notary if notarization is required — the notary must witness the signature
- ✗VIN errors — even one wrong character causes the MA DMV to reject the title transfer
- ✗Leaving the sale price blank or writing "gift" if money changed hands — this triggers audit risk
- ✗Using correction fluid to fix mistakes — always initial handwritten corrections instead
- ✗Not keeping a copy — both buyer and seller need a signed original
FAQ — Golf Cart Bill of Sale in Lynn
- Where do I file a golf cart bill of sale in Lynn?
- File at the MA RMV – Lynn Service Center, located at 100 Willow St, Lynn, MA 01901. Hours: Mon–Fri 9:00 AM–5:00 PM. Phone: (857) 368-8000.
- What is the vehicle title transfer fee in Lynn?
- The title transfer fee in Essex County is $75.00. Combined sales tax rate: 6.25%. Massachusetts statewide rate 6.25%
- Does Lynn, Massachusetts require notarization for a golf cart bill of sale?
- No. Massachusetts does not require notarization.
- What form do I use for a golf cart bill of sale in Massachusetts?
- Massachusetts uses Form RMV-3 for golf cart title transfers. You can download it from the MA RMV – Lynn Service Center or generate a state-compliant version at BillOfSaleNow.