Transfer existing license plates from one vehicle to another owned by the same registrant. Common when buying a replacement car.
Last updated · Source: Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) · Methodology
License Plate Transfer in Massachusetts costs $22.50 according to the official Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) fee schedule. The fee is the same statewide and is paid at the time of application.
No — license plate transfer requires an in-person visit to a Massachusetts DMV office. An appointment is required for this service.
Yes, Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) requires an appointment for license plate transfer. You can book it on the official DMV website. Walk-ins are typically not processed for this service.
For license plate transfer in Massachusetts you will typically need: Current plates, new vehicle title/registration. Originals are required — photocopies are not accepted by Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV).
License Plate Transfer in Massachusetts is typically processed the same day at the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) office.
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Fees and requirements shown here are based on publicly available information from the official Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) website as of 2025. The state DMV is the authoritative source. DMVPeek is an independent information resource and is not affiliated with any state government agency.