Mass RMV - Application for Replacement of Vehicle Identification Number

Form Application for Replacement of Vehicle Identification Number serves as a request to replace the vehicle identification number (VIN) for a vehicle registered in Massachusetts. This form is used when the original VIN has been damaged, altered, or is no longer readable.

This form is important for vehicle owners who need to ensure that their vehicle's identification number is accurate and legible. A correct VIN is crucial for various legal and administrative purposes, including insurance, registration, and law enforcement identification.

Form Structure

This form involves the vehicle owner and the Massachusetts RMV. The form contains sections for the vehicle owner's information, details about the current VIN, a statement of why the replacement is necessary, and a certification.

How to Fill Out and Submit the Form

Completing this form requires providing personal details, vehicle information, a description of why the VIN replacement is needed, and a certification statement. The completed form can be submitted in person at an RMV service center, along with any required documentation such as a police report if the VIN was tampered with.

Analogously, there is the "Application for Replacement of a Lost or Stolen Certificate of Title" form, which is used when a vehicle's title certificate is lost or stolen. The difference is that the Application for Replacement of Vehicle Identification Number deals specifically with replacing the VIN.