The Dealer Reassignment of Title portion of the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles’ (RMV) DRT-1 Form is a supplemental transfer document. It should be properly completed by a licensed Massachusetts dealer only when all other dealer re-assignment spaces on the Certificate of Title form are complete. This includes out-of-state titles that are transferred by a Massachusetts dealer.
You are applying for controlled forms that are tracked by the RMV and are to be used by your dealership only. They may NOT be shared with, or loaned to anyone. The Control Number must be entered into your Used Vehicle Record Book.
Improper use or improper completion of the DRT-1 Form, or failing to use it when required, may result in suspension or revocation of your general registration and “Dealer” plates. The RMV will notify the city/town of improper use and recommend license revocation.
Please check one:
My signature acknowledges that I have read and understand the rules regarding use of the DRT-1 form.
To all Massachusetts licensed dealers . . . when to use a reassignment
Side #1
Is the Dealer Reassignment of Title. This form is a supplemental transfer document to be completed by a Massachusetts licensed dealer only when all other dealer reassignments on the Certificate of Title are complete. This includes out of state titles.
After all the pertinent vehicle information and odometer disclosures are made, both buyer(s) and seller(s) are required by federal law to sign their names, followed by hand printing their names and dating the transfer.
Side #2
Contains the combination Assignment and Authorization for Payoff/Assignment for Duplicate Certificate of Title.
Assignment and Authorization for Payoff
This section will be used when a dealer pays off an existing car loan for a vehicle used as a trade-in. It is a substitute for the First Assignment on the reverse side of the Certificate of Title. Complete parts A, B, and C.
Assignment for Duplicate Certificate of Title
This form takes the place of the first assignment on the reverse side of the Duplicate title, only when the original owner is not available to properly assign the title to the dealer. Complete parts A, C, and a Duplicate Title Form.
The First Assignment on the reverse side of the title should be left blank when using side #2 of this form.
What is a DRT-1 Form?
The DRT-1 Form is a secured supplemental transfer document as required by the Federal Truth and Mileage Act.
When do I use a DRT-1 Form?
Use the form ONLY when the spaces on the existing title are full.
What should I do with the form when it is completed?
The DRT-1 Form, along with the original Certificate of Title, should be given to the purchaser.
Can I give blank forms to other dealers?
No, these forms are secured documents with control numbers which are registered to each dealer.
Where can these forms be obtained?
The forms can be obtained from one of the sources listed below:
For All Car Dealers:
Dealer Repair-DRT
Registry of Motor Vehicles
25 Newport Avenue Extension
Quincy, MA 02171
857-368-8030 - phone
857-368-0823 - fax
For Used Car Dealers Only:
Mass Independent
Auto Dealers Association
One Upland Road
Building 200, Suite 226
Norwood, MA 02062
781-278-0077 - phone
781-278-0099 - fax
www.miada.com
For New Car Dealers Only:
Massachusetts State
Auto Dealers Association
One McKinley Square, Sixth Floor
Boston, MA 02109
617-451-1051 - phone
617-451-9309 - fax
What is required to obtain these forms?
This application form must be completed, signed and submitted along with a copy of the dealer license issued by the city or town. A copy of the dealer license is only required with the first order in each calendar year.
