Drivers_Manual

Replica Vehicles
A replica motor vehicle is a motor vehicle that was constructed or assembled by a nonmanufacturer
from new or used parts that, when assembled, replicates an earlier year,
make, and model vehicle.
To register and title a replica vehicle, it must have a vehicle identification number assigned
from the Massachusetts State Police Salvage Unit or from another jurisdiction. You must
also present the Certificate of Origin from the manufacturer of the replica kit, the Bill of Sale
or invoice for the replica kit, and the Cetificate of Title from the donor vehicle of the chassis
(unless the kit included a frame that was listed on the Certificate of Origin).
Specially-Constructed Vehicles
A specially-constructed motor vehicle is a motor vehicle that was reconstructed or
assembled by a non-manufacturer from new or used parts, and that does not replicate or
resemble any other manufactured vehicle.
To register and title a specially-constructed vehicle, it must have a vehicle identification
number assigned from the Massachusetts State Police Salvage Unit or from another
jurisdiction. You must present the vehicle's previous Certificate of Title.
Street Rods
A street rod is a motor vehicle that was manufactured before 1949 and has been altered
from the manufacturer’s original design or has a body constructed from non-original
materials.
To register and title a street rod, it must have a vehicle identification number assigned from
the Massachusetts State Police Salvage Unit or from another jurisdiction. You must present
the vehicle's previous Certificate of Title.
Special Design Plates
In addition to the initial registration fee, specialty license plates require a special plate fee
each renewal.
All fees are subject to change at any time.
In 1995, Massachusetts introduced its first environmental fundraising plate, featuring the tail
of a Right Whale and two roseate terns. The second environmental plate, Fish and
Wildlife, was introduced in 1998, and the third, Blackstone Valley, in 1999. The
special fee for these plates, which is $40 every two years, is con trib ut ed to the Mas sa chusetts
En vi ron men tal Trust, which provides grants to educate and preserve the Mas sa chu setts
en vi ron ment. A portion of the initial fee for these plates, and the full renewal fee, are tax
de duct ible.
Another specialty plate highlights Cape Cod and the Is lands. Its design features
Eastham’s Nauset Lighthouse along with the cliffs of Siasconset and Aquinnah. Pro ceeds
from this plate go toward promoting economic de vel op ment and tour ism on Cape Cod,
Martha’s Vine yard, and Nan tuck et. The special plate fee is $50 every two years.
The RMV has issued an Olympic Spirit plate that show s the five colored Olympic rings.
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