Transfer car from a family member in another state

Submitted by dr_sm_a t3_120sw3f in massachusetts

Can anyone help me with the next steps about how to transfer a car registration from a family member in MD to myself here in MA?

I have no experience with buying or owning a car. I have a valid driver's license in MA.

Will the family member have to go to the RMV with me? or do I just go to the RMV by myself?

Also, I saw that I don't need to make an appointment for car registration-related matters at an RMV. Does anyone have experience with this?

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DeliPaper t1_jdrr2ri wrote

There's a form you need to fill out to register it as a gift between family members that will get you a tax exemption. They'll need to sign but they don't need to come to the DMV.

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Hoosac_Love t1_jdj6hk4 wrote

you need the title and proof you paid sales tax on the car,so bill of sale including the tax on the sale would work.If the car is gifted,you would need proof of the gift.I don't know all the laws on gift tax so having it sold for a $1 is a common good idea plus the 6 cents tax on the $1

You turn in to them the out of state title and you get mailed a MA Title.

You fill out a form and you get plates and a sticker and you are all set.Title and bill of sale/proof of gift and you're all set!

Yes make an appointment but no .no one else needs to be with you,the Title is your proof of ownership ,because they will run the the VIN on the title and if it's stolen they will know.

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dr_sm_a OP t1_jdj7dr3 wrote

Just asking for clarification regarding the title - what does that mean? since the current title is in my family member's name. wouldn't the RMV change the title to my name. I found this form for change of title and registration: https://www.mass.gov/doc/registration-and-title-application-0/download

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Hoosac_Love t1_jdj8ai0 wrote

The back of the title has the places to sign ,that is where your parents or family would sign it over to you ,then you sign ,then the car is your at that point

Yes when you get the MA title in the mail it will have your name only then ,and your place to sign it to a new person at a latter time. Just have to title with proof of sales tax or proof of gift and your good to go

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dr_sm_a OP t1_jdsq1k0 wrote

That's super helpful!

Any info on if the insurance company needs to stamp this form: https://www.mass.gov/doc/registration-and-title-application-0/download

I got this question while reading https://www.dmvcheatsheets.com/articles/i-just-moved-to-massachusetts-how-do-i-get-my-driver-s-license-and-vehicle-registration

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Hoosac_Love t1_jdtqvaz wrote

You would want to get insurance too as well ,sorry , usually the insurance company contacts the registry

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