What do I need to apply for an excise tax abatement?

In order to apply for an excise tax abatement you must provide the Board of Assessors with the following documentation:

Sold or traded:

• Bill of sale or Purchase & Sale showing trade AND
• Plate Return Receipt or new registration form if plate transferred to another vehicle.

Stolen or total loss:

• Police report or insurance settlement letter AND
• Plate return Receipt or C-19 Form( Affidavit of Lost or Stolen Plate from RMV

Junked or donated:

• Receipt from junk yard or charity AND
• Plate Return Receipt

Vehicle is returned (Lemon Law):

• Letter from dealer certifying return AND
• Plate Return Receipt OR New Registration if plate is transferred

Moved from Plympton:

• If you moved to another town in Mass. after Jan. 1 you still owe excise tax to Plympton
• If you moved to another state and registered your vehicle there, you must notify the RMV within 30 days of moving and return your MA Plates to the RMV then submit to us:
  • Plate Return Receipt AND
  • Copy of New Registration from other state.

Garaged in Another Town:

• If your vehicle is garaged in another town, it is the responsibility of the registered owner to promptly notify the RMV of address changes.

Leased Vehicles:

• If your vehicle is leased the leasing company, as owner, is responsible for applying for the abatement. Please contact your leasing company regarding any refund which may be due to you.