Chapter 1. Registration and Title Application (RTA) Registration and Title Application (RTA) This guide is meant to assist with the completion of the Registration and Title Application (RTA). The RTA form should be used for the following transactions: Register & Title a Vehicle Apply for a Salvage Title Transfer a plate between two vehicles Transfer Plate to a new Vehicle Reinstate a Registration Apply for a title only Register previously titled vehicle Transfer to a Surviving Spouse Change Plate on Existing Vehicle with no Amendments Amend a Registration Link to the Prefillable Registration and Title Application (RTA) New Information Required Trim Owner ID Requirements USDOT Number and TIN The trim level is a version of the vehicle model, which defines the different features and options (e.g. SL-Standard Level, LE-Luxury Edition) that will be collected to determine accurate vehicle value. A customer must select and provide proof of the identification document being used for registration purposes. See section 4 of the instructions for additional detail. Effective September 1, 2018 motor carriers with vehicles that fall into the categories listed in Section 6 of these instructions were required to obtain a USDOT number under 540 CMR 2.22 (2). The RMV will not be collecting the USDOT number (e.g. 123456) and associated Tax Identification Number (TIN). The TIN is either the motor carrier's federal identification number or SSN. Garaging Address A full garaging address (e.g. street, city, state, zip) will be collected rather than just the city/town to improve excise billing practices. This is the address where the vehicle is physically located or garaged overnight. Purchase Information The answers to the series of questions in this section of the application will be used to determine the sales tax amount due and whether it is required in situations where the vehicle registration/title is being converted to MA from another state. 10/23 Renew a Registration Apply for a Registration Only Title previously registered vehicle 10/23https://www.mass.gov/doc/registration-and-title-application-0/download