A Massachusetts bill of sale form gives individuals a mode of proving that a transaction occurred. The purchase happens between a buyer and seller and involves the transfer of personal property. The object can have any value; however, filling out a bill of sale form for rare or costly items is most common.
Summary
Massachusetts does not require residents to notarize bill of sale forms.
The state provides an official bill of sale form for both boats and motor vehicles.
Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale – Used when buying or selling a vehicle to record specific details, including the sale price, type of car, and the purchaser’s personal information.
Bill of Sale – A form that contains important information about a vessel transaction.
Application for Registration (Form ELE #1) – Submitted by the owner to obtain an official boat registration.
Proof of Tax Payment (Form ST-6) – A form that, once completed, proves to the state that the owner has paid taxes on the vessel.
Title – The owner must present the current title if the watercraft is over fourteen (14) feet long. If needed, they must send duplicate title requests to a law enforcement official.
Registration Forms: Vehicles
Bill of Sale – Documents the transfer of vehicle ownership.
Application for Registration (Form TTLREG100_1119) – The owner must fill out the application to obtain a Massachusetts vehicle registration.
Odometer Disclosure Statement– Officially confirms the vehicle mileage at the time of the purchase. The form is not needed if mileage is on the title, bill of sale, or application.
Title – The owner must submit the current title. If they do not have this document, they must replace it online or through the mail.
Boat Bill of Sale – A legal document completed by a buyer and seller to outline the purchase of a water vessel.
Firearm Bill of Sale – Buyers and sellers use this form to record information about a gun transaction.
General Bill of Sale – Completed when transferring a non-specific item from one party to another.
Trailer Bill of Sale – Provides proof of acquiring a trailer used for carrying cargo, animals, and related items.