- Massachusetts Registration and Title Information
- Summary of boat registration and titling rules in Massachusetts
- How do you register a boat in Massachusetts?
- In Massachusetts, you can register your boat by visiting one of our registration locations or by mail-in
- Where do you register your boat in Massachusetts?
- In Massachusetts, you register your boat at the Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs (EOEEA) - MED
- What boats are required to be registered in Massachusetts?
- The following boats are required to be registered in Massachusetts: All boats that are powered either by gas or electric motors
- What boats do not require registration in Massachusetts?
- Non-powered boats are not required to be registered in Massachusetts
- Are USCG documented boats required to be registered in Massachusetts?
- USCG documented boats are not required to be registered in Massachusetts
- How much does it cost to register a boat in Massachusetts?
- To register a boat in Massachusetts, the fees are as follows:
- • Boats under 16 feet - $44, valid for 2 years
- • Boat length 16 feet to less than 26 feet - $66, valid for 2 years
- • Boat length 26 feet to less than 40 feet - $88, valid for 2 years
- • Boat length 40 feet and greater - $110, valid for 2 years
- • Boat Title - $27.50, Valid until boat is sold, transferred or destroyed
- • Duplicate Title - $16.50, Valid until boat is sold, transferred or destroyed
- • Add a Lien Holder - $16.50 each
- How much does it cost to get a duplicate boat registration in Massachusetts?
- A duplicate boat registration in Massachusetts costs $11.00
- How much does it cost to get a duplicate boat decal in Massachusetts?
- A duplicate boat decal in Massachusetts costs $5.50
- How much does it cost to transfer a boat registration in Massachusetts?
- Transferring a boat registration in Massachusetts will cost you $16.50 to process a transfer or registration with time remaining
- Does Massachusetts title boats?
- Boats are titled in Massachusetts
- Where do you title your boat in Massachusetts?
- In Massachusetts, boats are titled through the MED - Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affair
- What boats are required to be titled in Massachusetts?
- All vessels designed to be powered 14 ft. or greater in length regardless of age of boat are required to be titled in Massachusetts
- What boats do not require a title in Massachusetts?
- Vessels that are USCG Documented, or smaller than 14ft are not required to be titled in Massachusetts
- How much does it cost to title a boat in Massachusetts?
- It costs $27.50 to title a boat in Massachusetts
- How much does it cost to get a duplicate boat title in Massachusetts?
- A duplicate, corrected, or updated boat title in Massachusetts costs $16.50
- How much does it cost to transfer a boat title in Massachusetts?
- Boat title transfers are treated as new titles in Massachusetts
- How much does it cost to record a lien on a boat in Massachusetts?
- Recording a lien in Massachusetts will cost you $16.50 to add a lien to an already existing title
- Does Massachusetts issue e-titles for boats?
- Massachusetts does not issue e-titles for boats.
- Does Massachusetts require boat inspections?
- The following boats require inspections in Massachusetts:
- • If the vessel is a 1980 or newer with a non-conforming HIN
- • If at any time our registration staff questions a HIN tracing or ownership validation, we send for a boat inspection.
- • All homemade boats
- What is the sales tax rate for boats in Massachusetts?
- The sales tax rate on boats in Massachusetts is 6.25% of total purchase price
- What is the sales tax cap for boats in Massachusetts?
- In Massachusetts, the sales tax cap is 6.25%
- Helpful Links for Massachusetts:
- Boat Registration | Mass.gov
