What happens if I do not pay my Excise Tax?

If your Motor Vehicle Excise Tax bill is not satisfied, either through making payment or receiving an abatement, you will receive a “Demand” notice which includes interest at the rate of 12% per annum and $5.00 demand fee which is due within fourteen (14) days from the date of issue.  If this tax remains unsatisfied the bill will be referred to the town’s Deputy Tax Collector for further collection activity which includes being issued and served with a “Warrant to Collect” and your Excise Tax being “Marked” at the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles for non-renewal of your Driver’s License and Vehicle or Trailer registration.

It should be noted that several other states have mutual agreements with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to detain or impound “Marked” vehicles found in other states where there is an outstanding Excise Tax.