What do I do if I sell or trade my car?

If an excise bill is received for a vehicle, which was traded it is recommended to pay the bill in full; and provide a copy of the new registration and statement showing trade-in of the vehicle with an application for abatement with the Assessors Office at Phone Number: 781-942-9027.

If an excise bill is received for a vehicle which has been sold it is recommended to:

Pay the bill in full, and Return the Plates to the Registry of Motor Vehicles.

Bring in a Plate Return Receipt and a bill of sale to apply for an abatement with the Assessors Office at Phone Number: 781-942-9027. A refund will be issued for any abatement credited for the sale or trade.

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1. What is Motor Vehicle Excise Tax?
2. How is the Motor Vehicle Excise Tax determined?
3. Where should I mail the motor vehicle excise tax payment?
4. When are the payments due for motor excise tax?
5. What if I do not receive an Excise Tax bill?
6. What if I mail in my Motor Vehicle Excise Tax payment late?
7. My vehicles registration and drivers license has been marked for non-renewal at the Registry of Motor vehicles, how do I clear this at the registry?
8. Can I make partial payments on Motor Vehicle Excise Tax?
9. What do I do if I sell or trade my car?
10. What do I do if I move out of Reading?