According to the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) the steps to converting your out of state (New York) registration to a Massachusetts registration includes:

1. Fill out an Affidavit in Support for Exemption from Sales or Use Tax for a Motor Vehicle Purchased Outside of Massachusetts. This is because you are exempt from paying Massachusetts sales tax if your vehicle was registered in another state for more than six (6) months.

2. You then must go to a licensed Massachusetts insurance agent to obtain an active insurance policy and have the agent complete, stamp and sign an Application for Registration and Title (RMV-1). If there is a lien against the vehicle, you will be required to surrender your out-of-state registration rather than your out-of-state title. In this case, the RMV-1 must note the complete lien holder information and the out-of-state title number.

3. After verifying all information, sign the RMV-1 application. Along with the completed RMV-1 application, you must submit the following documents:

• Your out-of-state title, and/or
• Your current out-of-state registration, and
• Completed Sales Tax Exemption form

4. Take the completed RMV-1 application and MVU-29 form and supporting documents to the nearest full service RMV branch office.

After completing the transaction, you will receive a registration certificate, new plates and a year of expiration decal for the rear plate. The title will be processed and mailed in approximately six (6) to eight (8) weeks. If you have a loan on the vehicle, the title will be mailed directly to your lien holder.

You must obtain a vehicle inspection sticker within seven (7) days of the registration date.

For more information on the registration and inspection processes contact the RMV. For a Massachusetts car insurance quote, click here.