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Use this bill of sale when selling a utility trailer in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It documents the transfer and helps you complete DMV title paperwork.
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DMV / Title Office
MA RMV – Watertown Service Center (serves Cambridge)
Address
550 Arsenal St, Watertown, MA 02472
Phone
(857) 368-8000
Office Hours
Mon–Fri 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Title Transfer Fee
$75.00
Sales Tax Rate
6.25%
Base Registration Fee
$60.00
Massachusetts statewide rate 6.25%
Massachusetts does not require notarization.
County Clerk / Recorder
Middlesex County Register of Deeds
Phone
(617) 679-6310
The most common utility trailer makes in private-party sales are Big Tex, PJ Trailers, Carry-On, Sure-Trac, Load Trail. Average private-party utility trailer prices range from $1,000–$10,000. Utility trailers average 1.3 NHTSA recalls per model across categories including Tires, Electrical, Axle.
Before completing a utility trailer bill of sale in Massachusetts, verify these safety items:
Optional unless financed. Liability often covered under tow vehicle policy. Standalone coverage: $100–$250/year. Steel utility trailers hold value extremely well — 70–85% retention over 10 years. Peak season for private utility trailer sales is spring through summer for landscaping and home projects, with an average of 12 days on market.
Utility Trailers are classified as "Utility trailer (weight-class dependent titling)" for registration purposes. Many states exempt trailers under 2,000–3,000 lbs from titling. Check your state threshold. Federal odometer disclosure does not apply to utility trailers.
Cambridge residents completing a utility trailer bill of sale should be aware of local requirements in addition to Massachusetts state rules. The state sales tax rate is 6.25%, flat 6.25% statewide; no additional local vehicle taxes. The most popular utility trailer makes in Massachusetts include Big Tex, PJ Trailers, Carry-On.
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Vehicles whose listings include a history report spend ~45% less time on site before selling, and report-viewers are 5x more likely to become a lead.
Source: Experian / AutoCheck
$4,000 avg loss
NHTSA estimates 450,000+ vehicles per year are sold with rolled-back odometers — the average victim loses about $4,000 in downstream repair costs.
Source: NHTSA
17.5M private sales/yr
About 17.5 million private-party vehicle transactions happen in the U.S. each year — roughly 47% of the used market.
Source: Cox Automotive 2024
1 in 3 buyers
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Cambridge is in Middlesex County. Title transfers are handled by the MA RMV – Watertown Service Center (serves Cambridge) at 550 Arsenal St, Watertown, MA 02472. Hours: Mon–Fri 9:00 AM–5:00 PM. Phone: (857) 368-8000.
The combined rate is 6.25%. Massachusetts statewide rate 6.25%.
No. Massachusetts does not require notarization.
Title transfer fee: $75.00. Base registration fee: $60.00. Sales tax at 6.25% is collected at the time of title transfer.