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2. Before you begin your application

   • Filing of this application does not stay collection of the tax as billed.  

   • Incomplete applications will not be accepted.  

   • A new bill will not be issued.  

   • When applying for an adjustment, it is the applicant’s responsibility to contact us for a new amount. 

   • Refunds will be issued for overpayments.

   Please Note:  No excise may be reduced to less than $5.00.  No abatement for less than $5.00 will be granted and no refund of less than $5.00 will be made. 

   If you have any questions please contact Assessor's Office at 508-697-0928 or email Assessors@bridgewaterma.org.

   LEASED VEHICLES - If the excise tax you are applying for an abatement on was for  a vehicle you leased, please do not apply.   The leasing company must apply for the abatement because the leasing company was the registered owner.  Contact the leasing company for a refund to you.

   
   

   
   

4. First and Last Name (as shown on bill)*
6. Bill Year*
   -- Select One --Please Select One202320222021202220192018

   Please note, if you do not see the bill year you would like us to adjust, you need to contact the Assessor's Office at Phone: 508-697-0928 to find out if you are eligible to apply for an abatement.

7. Bill Number*

   Bill number is required, if you do not know your bill number you must submit a paper abatement request.

9. Current Mailing Address*
11. City/Town*
12. State*
13. Zip Code*
15. City*
16. State*
17. Zip Code*
19. Phone Number*
21. Plate Number*
22. Last four of VIN Number*
24. Vehicle Year*
26. Vehicle Make/Model*
28. Reason for Application*
    -- Select One --Vehicle sold or tradedVehicle giftedDisabled Veteran Plate (DV Plate)Vehicle stolen or total lossVehicle repossessedVehicle JunkedVehicle returned (ex: Lemon Law)Moved from billing city/townMoved from MassachusettsHandicapped or Blind Exemption
30. Date Sold or Traded*

    Two documents are required to file for an abatement when the vehicle was sold or traded.

    1.  Bill of Sale (with VIN number, date of sale/trade and signatures of buyer and seller) 

    AND

    2.  Plate/Registration cancellation receipt from Registry of Motor Vehicles or new registration if the plate transferred to another vehicle. 

    Please contact the Assessor's Office at Phone: 508-697-0928 if you have any questions or need further assistance.
    
    

32. Date Gifted*

    Two documents are required to file for an abatement when the vehicle was given to someone. 

    1. Gift Receipt (with VIN Number, date it and signatures of both parties) 

    AND 

    2. Registration/Plate cancellation receipt from the Registry of Motor Vehicles or new registration if the plate is transferred to another vehicle. 

    Please contact the Assessor's Office at Phone: 508-697-0928 if you have any questions or need further assistance. 

34. Do you currently have a DV plate on your vehicle?*

    1. Yes
    2. No

    If you have a DV plate or have a letter from the Registry of Motor Vehicles (Medical Affairs Department) stating you are eligible to receive a DV plate, but choose not to have one you may be eligible for an abatement.  

    The Assessing Office does not determine the eligibility of a disabled veteran but shall accept the determination of the RMV Medical Affairs Department with a letter issued by the RMV detailing that determination.

36. Date Insurance Company took Possession*

    Two documents are required to file for an abatement when the vehicle was stolen or was a total loss. 

    1.  Insurance Settlement Letter including the date of loss 

    AND 

    2. Plate/Regitration  cancellation receipt, C-19 Form (Affidavit of lost or stolen plate from RMV) or new registration if the plate transferred to another vehicle. 

    Please note, the Insurance Settlement Letter must show that the insurance company has taken possession of the vehicle. Offer Letters will not be accepted. 

    Please contact the Assessor's Office at 508-697-0928 if you have any questions or need further assistance. 

38. Date Vehicle Repossessed*

    Two documents are required to apply for an abatement when a vehicle was repossessed. The required documents are a notice from lienholder AND plate cancellation receipt, C-19 Form (Affidavit of lost or stolen plate from RMV) or new registration if plate transferred to another vehicle. Please contact the Assessor's Office at Phone: 508-697-0928 if you have any questions or need further assistance. 

40. Date Vehicle Junked*

    Two documents are required to apply for an abatement when a vehicle was junked. The required documents are a junkyard receipt with VIN Number AND plate cancellation receipt, C-19 Form (Affidavit of the lost or stolen plate from RMV), or new registration if plate transferred to another vehicle. Please contact the Assessor's Office at Phone: 508-697-0928 if you have any questions or need further assistance. 

42. Date Vehicle Returned*

    Two documents are required to apply for an abatement when a vehicle was returned. The required documents are a letter from dealer certifying return. The document must include the VIN Number date of return. 

    Registration/plate cancellation receipt, C-19 Form (Affidavit of lost or stolen plate from RMV) or new registration if plate transferred to another vehicle is also required. 

    Please contact the Assessor's Office at Phone: 508-697-0928 if you have any questions or need further assistance. 

44. Date of Move*

    Two documents are required to apply for an abatement when an owner has moved out of Bridgewater, but has remained in Massachusetts. The required documents are proof of residency before January 1 of tax year bill (e.g., utility bill before January 1 of tax year bill, voter registration, lease) and proof the Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) was notified of address change before January 1. Note: You are not entitled to an abatement if you moved to another Massachusetts city or town during the same calendar year of the excise tax. You must notify the RMV within 30 days of moving and before January 1 to be billed by your new city or town next year. Please contact the Assessor's Office at Phone: 508-697-0928 if you have any questions or need further assistance. 

46. Date of Move*

    If you have moved from Massachusetts, canceled your MA plate, and have re-registered your vehicle in another state, you may be eligible for an abatement. Two documents are required to be submitted with this abatement application. The documents required are the MA plate cancellation Receipt and your registration from your new state. 

48. Reason for Exemption*
    -- Select One --Loss of Use of Both Legs or Both ArmsBlind

    This exemption is available to a person who has suffered either (a) an actual loss of or a permanent and complete loss of use of both legs or both arms or (b) a permanent vision impairment of both eyes of the magnitude set out in Ch. 60A section 1.

    This exemption is restricted for each handicapped person to one vehicle at a time, owned and registered by the person for personal, non-business use.

50. Name of New Owner*
52. Plate Cancellation or New (Transferred) Registration*

    Files must be less than 5 MB. Allowed file types: GIF JPG JPEG PNG PDF

53. Bill of Sale or Purchase Agreement*

    Files must be less than 5 MB. Allowed file types: GIF JPG JPEG PNG PDF

    Please note, a bill of sale is not valid without the VIN Number and the Buyer AND seller's signature

55. Gift Receipt or Registration of New Owner*

    Files must be less than 5 MB. Allowed file types: GIF JPG JPEG PNG PDF.  

    Please note, a valid gift receipt must include the VIN Number and signatures from both parties. 

56. Plate Cancellation or New Registration*

    Files must be less than 5 MB. Allowed file types: GIF JPG JPEG PNG PDF

58. Insurance Settlement/Claim Letter*

    Files must be less than 5 MB.

    Allowed file types: GIF JPG JPEG PNG PDF.

    Please note that the settlement letter must show that the insurance company took possession of the vehicle and should have the VIN Number and date they took possession

59. Plate Cancellation or New Registration*

    Files must be less than 5 MB. Allowed file types: GIF JPG JPEG PNG PDF. 

61. Notice from Lienholder*

    Files must be less than 5 MB. Allowed file types: GIF JPG JPEG PNG PDF

62. Plate Cancellation or New Registration*

    Files must be less than 5 MB. Allowed file types: GIF JPG JPEG PNG PDF

64. Junkyard/Scrap Receipt*

    Files must be less than 5 MB. Allowed file types: GIF JPG JPEG PNG PDF.

    Please note, the junkyard receipt must have the VIN Number included to be valid

65. Plate Cancellation or New Registration*

    Files must be less than 5 MB. Allowed file types: GIF JPG JPEG PNG PDF.

67. Letter from Dealer Certifying Return*

    Files must be less than 5 MB. Allowed file types: GIF JPG JPEG PNG PDF

68. Plate Cancellation or New Registration*

    Files must be less than 5 MB. Allowed file types: GIF JPG JPEG PNG PDF.

70. Proof of Residency*

    Files must be less than 5 MB. Allowed file types: GIF JPG JPEG PNG PDF.

71. Proof RMV notified before January 1*

    Files must be less than 5 MB. Allowed file types: GIF JPG JPEG PNG PDF.

73. New State Registration*

    Files must be less than 5 MB. Allowed file types: GIF JPG JPEG PNG PDF.

74. Massachusetts Plate Cancellation*

    Files must be less than 5 MB. Allowed file types: GIF JPG JPEG PNG PDF.

76. Plate Cancelled or Transferred*

    1. Cancelled
    2. Transferred
78. Letter from Doctor*

    Must state that you have lost the use of either both arms or both legs. Files must be less than 100 MB. Allowed file types: GIF JPG JPEG PNG PDF 

80. Certificate of Legal Blindness or Letter from Doctor*

    Must provide Certificate of Legal Blindness or letter from doctor. Files must be less than 100 MB. Allowed file types: GIF JPG JPEG PNG TIF PDF

    To be eligible for this exemption you must provide either a Certificate of Legal Blindness or a letter from your doctor that states you have permanent vision impairment of both eyes of the magnitude set out in Ch. 60A section 1.

82. Electronic Signature*
84. Electronic Signature Agreement

    1. I acknowledge that by providing my electronic signature below, I am electronically signing this Motor Vehicle Excise Abatement Application.
88. Important Information

    Please note:  After you click "Submit" below, you will be directed to our confirmation page.  You may need to allow pop-ups to ensure you are directed to the confirmation page.

    If you do not see the confirmation page after you click "Submit,"  please call our office at 508-697-0928 to confirm we have received your application.  If you receive any errors while using this application, please contact us to let us know so that we can address these errors.

    Thank you very much for your cooperation and your assistance.

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