What do I do if I sell or trade my car?
If an excise bill is received for a vehicle which was traded, it is recommended to:
  • Pay the bill in full and provide a copy of the new registration with an application for abatement with the Assessors Office which can be reached at 781-721-7111.

If an excise bill is received for a vehicle which has been sold it is recommended to:
  • Pay the bill in full, and return the plates to the Registry of Motor Vehicles
  • Get a return plate receipt
  • File an application for abatement with the Assessors Office

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1. What is Motor Excise Tax?
2. How is the Motor Excise Tax determined?
3. Where should I mail the motor excise payment?
4. When are the payments due for Motor Excise?
5. What if I do not receive a motor excise tax bill?
6. What if I mail in my motor excise tax payment late?
7. My vehicle’s registration and my driver license have been marked for non-renewal at the Registry of Motor Vehicles, how do I clear this at the registry?
8. Can I make partial payments on motor excise?
9. What do I do if I sell or trade my car?
10. What do I do if I move out of Winchester?
11. Am I entitled to an abatement?