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Massachusetts Title Transfer Fee Calculator

Transferring a vehicle title in Massachusetts costs $75 in title fees — but the real cost of a private-party purchase is usually the tax: 6.25% sales/use tax on the higher of the purchase price or NADA clean trade-in value for private sales. Budget the tax on top of the title and plate fees, and transfer within the state's deadline to avoid penalties.

Verified against official Massachusetts sources on 2026-07-17. How we verify fees.

Your purchase

Estimated annual cost
$0.00/ year
    One-time fees (first registration)
    • Tax on sale
      6.25% sales/use tax on the higher of the purchase price or NADA clean trade-in value for private sales.
      $2,187.50
    • Title fee
      $75.00
    One-time total: $2,262.50

    Estimate only — actual fees are set by your state and county at the time of registration. Data last reviewed 2026-07-17. This state's full local formula is not yet implemented; see the notes below the calculator.

    What determines title transfer cost in Massachusetts?

    • Purchase price (tax basis)
    • Title fee ($75)
    • Tax on private-party sales
    • Family/gift exemptions

    Frequently asked questions

    How much does a title transfer cost in Massachusetts?

    The title fee itself is $75. 6.25% sales/use tax on the higher of the purchase price or NADA clean trade-in value for private sales. Use the calculator above with your purchase price for the full picture.

    Do I pay sales tax on a private-party car purchase in Massachusetts?

    Yes — 6.25% sales/use tax on the higher of the purchase price or NADA clean trade-in value for private sales.

    Are family transfers or gifted vehicles taxed in Massachusetts?

    Immediate family — spouse, parent/child, sibling — transfers are tax-free with Form MVU-26. Gifts outside the family use MVU-24: no tax, but a $25 gift transfer fee.

    How long do I have to transfer a title in Massachusetts?

    Title within 10 days of purchase. There's no fixed late-title dollar fee, but late-paid tax accrues DOR penalties and interest.

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    Official Massachusetts resources

    Estimates here are informational — the state is the only source of an official quote.

    Massachusetts RMV ↗☎ (857) 368-8000mass.gov — fee source ↗mass.gov — fee source ↗

    Data last reviewed 2026-07-17.