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title: Massachusetts Temporary Plate Reciprocity Update
description: The Massachusetts RMV has notified states that it will now honor temporary registrations issued elsewhere—including those held by Massachusetts residents.
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# [Massachusetts Temporary Plate Reciprocity Update](https://www.nhada.com/news/massachusetts-temporary-plate-reciprocity-update)

 Written by [NHADA](https://www.nhada.com/news/author/nhada) | Sep 5, 2025 8:02:45 PM

In August of 2024, HB 1243—originally a Banking Department bill—was amended by [Senator Donovan Fenton](https://www.donovanfenton.com/) (D-NH-10) to allow New Hampshire dealers, who had previously been prohibited, to issue temporary plates to Massachusetts residents. This change streamlined cross-border vehicle sales and registrations and laid the groundwork for the temporary plate reciprocity update now in effect, recently announced by the [Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV)](https://www.mass.gov/orgs/massachusetts-registry-of-motor-vehicles).

**Conditions for Acceptance**  
The Massachusetts RMV will honor out-of-state temporary registrations issued to Massachusetts residents, provided the following conditions are met:

- The registration must be temporary in nature.
- The vehicle must properly display the temporary registration in accordance with Section 6 of Chapter 90.
- The vehicle must carry motor vehicle liability insurance equal to or greater than the minimum limits set forth in Section 34A of Chapter 90.
- The vehicle must carry property damage insurance equal to or greater than the minimum limits set forth in Section 340 of Chapter 90.
- Proof of insurance meeting the above minimums must be kept in the vehicle at all times while operating under a temporary registration.

Questions regarding these requirements may be directed to the Massachusetts Office of the Registrar of Motor Vehicles at **(857) 368-7724**. 

**What This Means for New Hampshire Dealers**  
This update is a welcome change for New Hampshire dealers selling to Massachusetts residents. For years, the prior absence of reciprocity for NH-issued temporary plates created costly workarounds, often requiring runners and added administrative steps. With Massachusetts now honoring properly issued out-of-state temporary registrations, those barriers are reduced, saving time and resources while improving the customer experience.

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