Free Massachusetts Trailer Bill of Sale Form (MassDOT RMV 2026 PDF)

Q: Do utility trailers have titles in Massachusetts?

Only if their Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) exceeds 3,000 pounds. Under M.G.L. c. 90D § 2, all trailers with a GVWR of 3,000 lbs or less are strictly title-exempt in Massachusetts and are registered using this Bill of Sale and the previous registration certificate.

Q: How do you register a trailer in Massachusetts without a title?

For trailers weighing 3,000 lbs GVWR or less, the buyer submits this executed Bill of Sale (Form SBF-MA-TRL), the seller's previous registration certificate, and a completed MassDOT Form RTA (Application for Registration and Title) with an insurance stamp directly to an RMV Service Center.

Q: How much is the sales tax on a trailer in Massachusetts?

The sales tax is 6.25% of the total purchase price as declared on this Bill of Sale, payable directly to the MassDOT Registry of Motor Vehicles at the time of registration under M.G.L. c. 64H § 3.

Q: Can you transfer existing trailer plates to a new trailer in Massachusetts?

Yes. Under M.G.L. c. 90, § 2 (the Massachusetts Seven-Day Transfer Law), a trailer owner who disposes of a registered trailer may transfer the plates to a newly acquired trailer of the same type and operate it for up to 7 calendar days before completing RMV registration.

Q: What is required to register a homemade trailer in Massachusetts?

To register a homemade trailer in Massachusetts, the owner must present this Bill of Sale or receipts for major materials, a certified public scale weight slip showing empty weight, a completed Form RTA with insurance stamp, and must complete an RMV vehicle identification assignment inspection if no VIN exists.

FORM SBF-MA-TRL Statutory Year: 2026

M.G.L. c. 90D §§ 2, 4 & c. 64H § 3 (6.25% Tax)

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS STATUTORY BILL OF SALE

Utility, Cargo, Boat, Equipment, Livestock & Homemade Trailer Bill of Sale

Compliant with Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) & M.G.L. c. 90D Standards

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That the undersigned Seller, for and in consideration of the total purchase price set forth herein, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, does hereby bargain, sell, grant, transfer, and deliver unto the undersigned Buyer all legal rights, title, equity, and interest in and to the trailer described below, to have and to hold forever.

SECTION A: JURISDICTION & COUNTY OF SALE

State:

Massachusetts County *:

SECTION B: COMPLETE TRAILER IDENTIFICATION & SPECS

Year Built *

Make / Builder *

Model Name / Number *

Trailer Body Type *

Length (ft) *

Width (ft / in) *

Number of Axles *

MA License Plate #

MassDOT RMV Weight Specifications • Unladen (Tare) + Carrying Capacity = GVWR GVWR ≤ 3,000 lbs is Title Exempt (M.G.L. c. 90D § 2); GVWR > 3,000 lbs requires Title

Empty (Tare) Wt:

lbs

Carrying Capacity:

lbs

GVWR *:

lbs

Trailer VIN / Serial # (17-Digit Factory VIN or MassDOT RMV Assigned ID) *:

SECTION C: IDENTIFICATION OF PARTIES

1. SELLER (Transferor Information) Physical Address Only

Full Legal Name *

Physical Address (No P.O. Box) *

City / Town *

State

ZIP Code *

Phone Number

MA Driver License #

2. BUYER (Transferee Information) For MassDOT RMV Records

Full Legal Name *

Physical Address (No P.O. Box) *

City / Town *

State

ZIP Code *

Phone Number

Driver License #

SECTION D: FINANCIAL CONSIDERATION & PAYMENT TERMS

Purchase Price (USD) *:

Date of Sale *:

Paid by: Cash Cashier's Check Wire Gift/Trade

SOLD STRICTLY AS-IS, WHERE-IS: The Buyer agrees this trailer is purchased in its present "AS-IS, WHERE-IS" condition, WITH ALL FAULTS, DEFECTS, AND LATENT DEFICIENCIES, WHETHER KNOWN OR UNKNOWN. Seller hereby disclaims all express or implied warranties under M.G.L. c. 106, § 2-316, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, roadworthiness, highway safety, frame integrity, axle alignment, wheel bearings, coupler/hitch safety, wiring/lighting, or brake performance. Buyer acknowledges having inspected the trailer or having knowingly waived this right. Purchase price serves as statutory basis for 6.25% MassDOT sales tax under M.G.L. c. 64H § 3.

SECTION E: AUTHORIZED SIGNATURES & AFFIDAVIT OF OWNERSHIP

The Seller certifies under penalty of perjury pursuant to M.G.L. c. 268, § 1A that Seller is the true and lawful owner of the trailer described above, with full legal authority to transfer ownership free and clear of all liens, chattel mortgages, and encumbrances.

Seller (Transferor) Signature Must match title/reg

✕ Signature of Seller

Seller Printed Name

Date

Buyer (Transferee) Signature For MassDOT Form RTA

✕ Signature of Buyer

Buyer Printed Name

Date

SECTION F: COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS NOTARY PUBLIC ACKNOWLEDGMENT

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS COUNTY OF:

On this _____ day of ________________, 2026, before me, the undersigned notary public, personally appeared the Seller and/or Buyer named above, who proved to me through satisfactory evidence of identification to be the person(s) whose name(s) are signed on the preceding or attached document, and acknowledged to me that they signed it voluntarily for its stated purpose.

Notary Public Signature

My Commission Expires

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AFFIX OFFICIAL NOTARY STAMP / SEAL Commonwealth of Massachusetts

FORM SBF-MA-TRL (Rev. 2026) • StateBillForms.com M.G.L. c. 90D & c. 64H Compliant • Present with MassDOT Form RTA PAGE 1 OF 1

Official Process

Massachusetts 3-Step Trailer Registration & Titling Guide

Follow MassDOT RMV statutory standards to transfer, pay state sales tax, and legally register your utility, cargo, equipment, or boat trailer in the Commonwealth.

Execute Bill of Sale (Form SBF-MA-TRL)

Execute this statutory Massachusetts Trailer Bill of Sale signed by both seller and buyer. Ensure accurate weight specifications (Tare, Payload, and GVWR) to verify titling status and calculate state tax.

Verify 3,000 Lb Rule & Insurance Stamp

Under M.G.L. c. 90D § 2, trailers with a GVWR of 3,000 lbs or less are strictly title exempt; obtain the seller's registration certificate. If GVWR exceeds 3,000 lbs, obtain the signed Massachusetts Certificate of Title. Complete MassDOT Form RTA with an authorized insurance agent stamp.

File at RMV & Pay 6.25% Sales Tax

Submit your stamped Form RTA, this Bill of Sale, and the prior registration/title to any MassDOT RMV Service Center. Pay the mandatory 6.25% Massachusetts sales tax and registration fee to obtain your trailer plate.

Statutory Summary

Massachusetts Trailer Legal Requirements & Weight Thresholds

Category / Weight Threshold	Governing Statute	Title Status	MassDOT RMV Registration Mandate
Gross Weight ≤ 3,000 lbs (GVWR)	M.G.L. c. 90D § 2	Title Exempt	Transferred with Bill of Sale and previous registration. Certificate of Title is not issued by RMV.
Gross Weight > 3,000 lbs (GVWR)	M.G.L. c. 90D § 4	Mandatory Title	Physical Massachusetts Certificate of Title must be signed over and surrendered with Form RTA.
Homemade / Shop-Built Trailer	540 CMR 2.05	Assigned VIN	Requires certified weight ticket, material receipts or bill of sale, and RMV State Police VIN assignment if untagged.
Plate Transfer Grace Period	M.G.L. c. 90 § 2	7-Day Transfer	May transfer plate to newly acquired trailer for up to 7 calendar days if prior trailer was sold/disposed.
Massachusetts Sales Tax Rate	M.G.L. c. 64H § 3	6.25% Sales Tax	Collected directly by MassDOT RMV upon submission of Form RTA based on the total purchase price.

Frequently Asked Questions

Massachusetts Trailer Bill of Sale Legal FAQs

Do utility trailers have titles in Massachusetts?

How do you register a trailer in Massachusetts without a title?

How much is the sales tax on a trailer in Massachusetts?

Can you transfer existing trailer plates to a new trailer in Massachusetts?

What is required to register a homemade trailer in Massachusetts?