Chapter 1. Registration and Title Application (RTA) Registration and Title Application Instructions Section Field G. Garaging Address G1 Explanation The garage address is where the vehicle is physically located or garaged overnight. This address is used to identify which city or town will issue the excise tax bill to the customer. H. Lienholder Information If the vehicle is financed, enter the financial institution's name and address. this needs to be complete for all lienholders...here is a link for the updated list: https://www.mass.gov/doc/lienholder-code-list/download I. Sales or Use Tax Schedule I1 I2 I3 I4 When the vehicle is purchased from a licensed motor vehicle dealer, the dealer must complete this section. When the vehicle is purchased directly from an auction the sale price including buyers premium must be entered. The dealer must also completed the Sale by Licensed Motor Dealer and Authorized Dealer Signature in Section I1. When the vehicle is purchased form someone other than a licensed motor vehicle dealer this section must be completed When the vehicle is tax exempt this section is completed by the RMV. J. Purchase Information J1 J2-J5 The date of purchase for the vehicle being registered/titled must be entered in this section This section must be completed when a person is converting their vehicle from out of state to MA. K. Insurance Information K1, K2, K3 and K5 K4 This section is to be completed, signed and stamped by a Massachusetts authorized insurance agent or company. Proof of insurance is required on all transactions with the exception of Salvage Title or Title Only. Proof of insurance MAY be required on renewals, plate reinstatements, and some amendments. The insurance stamp is valid for 30 days. Self-Insured - This section must be completed for all self-insured vehicles. There are 3 instances where self-insured is acceptable. 1. Customer posts a bond with the US Treasurer's Office. 2. The entity is a State or Municipal office or 3. The entity is a utility company. The Treasurer's Office will issue a Treasurer's Certificate, which must be submitted at the time of the transaction to register the motor vehicle. K5 Policy Change Date - This section must be completed with the later of 1) the date the vehicle is added to the policy or 2) the date the RTA is stamped.https://www.mass.gov/doc/lienholder-code-list/download