What do I do if I move out of Reading?

Moving Within Massachusetts

If a motor vehicle owner moves within Massachusetts, he/she should:
Pay the motor vehicle excise if he/she resided in the Town of Reading on January 1st.
If the owner moved before the first of the year, he/she must pay the tax to the new community to which the owner moved. If the owner did not notify the Registry that he/she moved before the first of the year, it may be necessary to file for an abatement with the Town of Reading, which had sent the excise bill.
File the abatement at the Town of Reading Assessors Office at Phone Number: 781-942-9027.

Moving Outside of Massachusetts

If a motor vehicle owner moves out of Massachusetts, he/she should:
Pay the motor vehicle if he/she resided in the Town of Reading on January 1st.
Return the plates to the Registry of Motor Vehicles in Massachusetts
Get a Return Plate Receipt
Apply for a partial refund with the Town of Reading Assessors Office at Phone Number: 781-942-9027.

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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?