What if I don't receive my excise bill?
According to Massachusetts General Law Chapter 60A, Section 2, "Failure to receive notice shall not affect the validity of the excise". A person who does not receive a bill is still liable for the excise plus any interest charges accrued.

It is very important to keep the Registry of Motor Vehicles, the assessors, and the Post Office informed of your current name and address so that the excise bill can be delivered promptly.

View MGL Chapter 60A, Section 2.

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1. Who prepares the excise bill?
2. How is the excise value of the motor vehicle determined?
3. How is the excise bill calculated?
4. How do I change the mailing address on my excise bill?
5. Is anyone exempt from paying the excise tax?
6. What is the non-resident serviceman's exemption?
7. What is the ruling on leased vehicles?
8. Who collects the excise tax?
9. When is the excise payment due?
10. What if I don't receive my excise bill?
11. What happens if the excise bill is not paid?
12. How does an unpaid excise bill affect my registration and drivers licence?
13. What should I do if my registration is not renewed due to an unpaid excise bill?
14. What happens to the excise if I buy a car in the middle of the year?
15. My car is old and in poor condition. Why is my excise so high?
16. I purchased a used car at very low price. Why is the excise value so high?