What information do I need to file with a Motor Vehicle abatement?
Provide the information described below that is pertinent to your abatement application:
- Vehicle sold or traded: Bill of sale (or name and address of purchaser) and proof of cancellation (plate return receipt or lost plate affidavit) or new registration if plates are transferred to another vehicle.
- Moved from Massachusetts: copy of MA plate return receipt and a copy of the new state registration.
- Vehicle stolen or totaled: police report or insurance company settlement letter and proof of cancellation or transfer of registration.
- Moved to another City/Town: copy of insurance coverage selections page showing the place of garaging as of January 1st of the taxing year or as of the date of registration of the vehicle.