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2. MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE ABATEMENT APPLICATION
   General Laws Chapter 60A

   PLEASE COMPLETE THIS FORM (ATTACH REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION) TO SUBMIT IT TO THE ASSESSOR’S OFFICE.

   INSTRUCTIONS: To apply for an abatement (or refund if excise has been paid), complete this form and provide the specified documentation.

   Abatement applications must be received by the assessors within three years after the excise was due, or one year after the excise was paid, whichever is later. To preserve your right to appeal, you must file on time. By law, assessors may only act on late applications in limited circumstances where the excise is still unpaid and their decision in those cases is final.

   Filing an application does not stay the collection of your excise bill. To avoid interest, charges and collection action, including non-renewal of your registration, you must pay the bill in full within 30 days of its issue date. You will receive a refund if an abatement is granted.

   NOTE: You are not entitled to an abatement if you (1) cancel your registration and retain ownership of the vehicle, or (2) move to another Massachusetts city or town, during the calendar year. No excise may be reduced to less than $5.00. No abatement or refund of less than $5.00 may be made.

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5. BILL INFORMATION:

7. Tax Year
8. Tax Date

   For example: 01/01

9. Issue Date
   Issue Date
10. Bill Number
12. Plate/Registration #*
13. VIN #
14. Vehicle Year
15. Make & Model*

    Vehicle make (such as Toyota or Honda) and Model (such as 4Runner or CRV)

17. OWNER Full Name*
18. Email Address*
19. OWNER Phone Number
21. ADDRESS-Address as shown on bill:*
23. City*
24. State*
25. Zip Code*
27. Mailing Address (if different):
29. City
30. State
31. Zip Code
33. REASONS YOU ARE APPLYING FOR AN ABATEMENT:

    Below you will find a list of reasons for abatement. You will need to provide supporting documentation based on the reason you select. Required documentation is listed below the listed reasons.

35. What happened to the vehicle?*

    Choose only one reason for your abatement request.

    1. Vehicle sold/traded - upload bill of sale
    2. Vehicle stolen or total loss - upload police report or insurance letter
    3. Vehicle repossessed - upload notice from lien holder
    4. Vehicle junked - upload receipt from junk yard
    5. Vehicle returned (Lemon Law) - upload letter from dealer certyfying returtn
    6. Vehicle registered in another State - upload MA registration cancelation
    7. Vehicle gifted to a friend/family - upload affidavit stating you are no longer in the possession of the vehicle
    8. Exemption - upload documents establishing qualifications
    9. Other - upload relevant documentation and explanation
37. What happened to the registration of the vehicle?*

    Choose only one.

    1. Canceled registration - upload copy of plate cancelation
    2. Transferred onto a new vehicle - upload a copy of your new vehicle's registration
    3. Lost/Stolen Plates - upload copy of Lost Plate Affidavit filed with the RMV
    4. Moved out of state - upload a copy of out of state registration
39. Reason for abatement *

    Upload relevant document to support reason for abatement request - bill of sale, notice from lien holder, etc. 

41. Registration Documentation*

    Upload relevant document to show what happened to the registration - plate cancelation receipt, copy of new registration, etc. 

43. Owner's Signature: MUST be signed by the Owner as shown on the bill.*

    By typing your full name you certify that you are the owners of the vehicle.

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46. 1. Receive an email copy of this form.
47. Email address

    This field is not part of the form submission.

48. Submit Submit and Print

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