Boston, Massachusetts
How to Fill Out a Boston Side by Side Bill of Sale
Complete guide for filling out a side by side bill of sale in Boston, Massachusetts (Form RMV-3). Includes the exact MA RMV – Boston (Haymarket) 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 Boston Side by Side 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 – Boston (Haymarket).
- 2
Record Side by Side 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.
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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 for private vehicle sales. A signed title and RMV-1 form are sufficient. Print at least two originals — one for each party.
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Submit to the MA RMV – Boston (Haymarket)
Bring the signed bill of sale, the vehicle title (signed over on the back), and a valid ID to: 136 Blackstone St, Boston, MA 02109. 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%.
Boston Title & Registration Office
Office
MA RMV – Boston (Haymarket)
Address
136 Blackstone St, Boston, MA 02109
Phone
(857) 368-8000
Hours
Mon–Fri 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Special requirements in Suffolk County:
- Complete an RMV-1 (Registration and Title Application) at the RMV
- Massachusetts 6.25% sales tax on purchase price
- Vehicle must pass MA safety and emissions inspection within 7 days of registration
- Title transfer within 10 days of purchase
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 — Side by Side Bill of Sale in Boston
- Where do I file a side by side bill of sale in Boston?
- File at the MA RMV – Boston (Haymarket), located at 136 Blackstone St, Boston, MA 02109. Hours: Mon–Fri 9:00 AM–5:00 PM. Phone: (857) 368-8000.
- What is the vehicle title transfer fee in Boston?
- The title transfer fee in Suffolk County is $75.00. Combined sales tax rate: 6.25%. Massachusetts statewide rate 6.25% — no local vehicle sales tax
- Does Boston, Massachusetts require notarization for a side by side bill of sale?
- No. Massachusetts does not require notarization for private vehicle sales. A signed title and RMV-1 form are sufficient.
- What form do I use for a side by side bill of sale in Massachusetts?
- Massachusetts uses Form RMV-3 for side by side title transfers. You can download it from the MA RMV – Boston (Haymarket) or generate a state-compliant version at BillOfSaleNow.