Hi I recently moved to Massachusetts and bought a car out of state and id like to register it here. My question is do I need proof of residency to register a car here? I’m still not working and I moved in with family members so I don’t have any proof. Also my drivers license is out of state will that be an issue as well. Thank you.

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blup12 t1_j009ony wrote on December 13, 2022 at 3:28 AM

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Can’t wait til you learn about excise tax

Luuis0 OP t1_j009xem wrote on December 13, 2022 at 3:30 AM

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Replying to blup12 (#917,561)

Lol I’ve heard about it

[deleted] t1_j00a3k3 wrote on December 13, 2022 at 3:31 AM

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Replying to blup12 (#917,561)

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joelav t1_j00a4sc wrote on December 13, 2022 at 3:31 AM

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You need it for insurance and you need insurance to register the vehicle

Luuis0 OP t1_j00ashi wrote on December 13, 2022 at 3:37 AM

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Replying to joelav (#917,589)

Insurance would ask for proof of residency? In this case I would be going with GEICO

blup12 t1_j00bbim wrote on December 13, 2022 at 3:41 AM

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GEICO = Government Employees Insurance Corporation. So you work for the gov?

joelav t1_j00bfx8 wrote on December 13, 2022 at 3:42 AM

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Replying to Luuis0 (#917,624)

Yeah. Your rate depends on where the car is garaged, and varies A LOT by zipcode.

Maronita2020 t1_j00d8e3 wrote on December 13, 2022 at 3:56 AM

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MA law gives you 60 days after moving here to change your license to a MA license.

How to transfer your out of state driver's license to MA?

www.mass.gov/how-to/transfer-your-out-of-state-drivers-license-to-massachusetts

To transfer your registration and title from out of state:

www.mass.gov/how-to/transfer-your-registration-and-title-from-out-of-state