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Free Massachusetts Boat Bill of Sale

Massachusetts titles motorboats through the Environmental Police (not the RMV). Form HS-BT 105 handles boat registration and title. Standard 6.25% state tax applies.

Massachusetts Requirements: Transfer title within 10 days. 6.25% sales tax.

Seller Information

Buyer Information

Boat Details

Sale Information

Condition & Warranty

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Boats are sold with undisclosed liens far more often than cars. Our guide covers running a title search, decoding the HIN, separating boat and trailer titles, and what a Coast Guard document means for the transfer process. Read: Boat Bill of Sale: Complete Guide

Massachusetts Boat Bill of Sale — What You Need to Know

Primary Form
Massachusetts Application for Motorboat Registration and Title
Agency
Massachusetts Environmental Police (Boat Registration)
Primary ID Field
HIN (Hull ID Number)
Sales Tax
6.25%
Title Required
Yes
MA titles motorboats 14ft+ and all documented vessels. Non-powered boats register without title.
Inspection
Not required

Sales Tax Details

6.25% state tax on sale price. No boat-specific rate reduction.

Registration

Registration for this vehicle type is handled by Massachusetts Environmental Police — not the same agency that handles cars in Massachusetts. Plan for separate filings.

Massachusetts Boat Sale — Step-by-Step Checklist

  1. Verify HIN on transom.
  2. Complete bill of sale with HIN, length, year/make, motor serial, sale price.
  3. Trailer separate — uses RMV-1 + 6.25% tax.
  4. Seller signs MA vessel title over.
  5. Buyer completes HS-BT 105 at MA Environmental Police.
  6. Buyer pays 6.25% on sale price to MA DOR.
  7. USCG-documented vessels: federal title, MA use tax still applies.

Common Pitfalls

  • Going to the RMV for boats — MA uses Environmental Police.
  • Forgetting separate trailer title.

Pro Tip

MA boats: Environmental Police + HS-BT 105 + 6.25% tax + HIN.

Massachusetts Boat Bill of Sale — FAQs

Where do I title a boat in Massachusetts?
MA titles motorboats through the Environmental Police (Office of Law Enforcement), not the Registry of Motor Vehicles. The form is HS-BT 105, the tax is 6.25% (same as cars), and registration fees depend on length.