2023 Massachusetts General Laws
Part I - Administration of the Government
Title XIV - Public Ways and Works
Chapter 90 - Motor Vehicles and Aircraft
Section 2d - Temporary Registration Plates

Section 2D. (a) The registrar shall design, issue and regulate the use of temporary registration plates, including, but not limited to, temporary registration plates for issuance to and use by purchasers of motor vehicles who: (i) do not reside in the commonwealth; and (ii) intend to transport the vehicle to their state of residence for registration in that state.

(b)(i) Temporary registration plates pursuant to subsection (a) shall be issued to dealers, upon application accompanied by the proper fee, as shall be established by the registrar, for use by purchasers of motor vehicles, and shall be valid for not more then 20 days.

(ii)(1) Prior to the issuance of a temporary registration plate to a purchaser by the dealer, satisfactory proof shall be furnished by the purchaser that a certificate, as defined in section 34A, is in effect.

(2) Prior to the issuance of temporary plates to a purchaser who does not reside in the commonwealth and who intends to transport a vehicle to their state of residence for registration in that state, the purchaser shall furnish to the dealer sufficient proof of: (i) out of state residence; (ii) motor vehicle liability insurance in an amount equal to or greater than the minimum limits set forth in section 34A; and (iii) property damage insurance in an amount equal to or greater than the minimum limit set forth in section 340.

(c) The registrar may issue and enforce regulations for the administration of this section.