Massachusetts · Massachusetts General Laws — Part I, Title XIV, Motor Vehicles
Mass. Gen. Laws (Motor Vehicles) § 90:2D: Temporary registration plates
What this law says, in plain English
The state registrar issues temporary registration plates valid for up to 20 days to vehicle purchasers awaiting permanent plates or transporting vehicles out of state. Nonresidents must prove out-of-state residence and carry required liability and property damage insurance.
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