Important Instructions Regarding Your Motor Vehicle Excise Tax Bill
Do not ignore your bill, even though you may have moved from N Attleboro, sold, traded or otherwise disposed of the vehicle which this bill represents. If you ignore your bill, it will continue to accrue charges and penalties for which you will be held responsible. Also, if the bill continues to remain outstanding, it will result in the eventual suspension of your driver's license and/or vehicle registration. If you are in doubt regarding your bill, you should contact the assessor's office at 508-699-0117.
Please note: The bill must be a minimum of $10 in order to file for a partial abatement. No abatement shall be granted for less than $5, and no bill shall be reduced below $5. Keep in mind that your bill should be paid as assessed and a refund will follow provided the abatement is granted.
The following listed are common situations which might cause you to file for abatement. If any of these situations apply with regard to your motor vehicle excise tax bill, please complete the following application for abatement form.
- Sold or Traded: List name of purchaser or dealership and furnish either a copy of canceled plate receipt, or, if the plates were transferred to another vehicle, furnish a copy of the new registration.
- Stolen: Furnish a copy of the insurance company settlement letter and a copy of canceled or lost plate receipt.
- Totaled: Furnish a copy of the insurance company settlement letter and either a copy of canceled plate receipt, or, if plates were transferred to another vehicle, furnish a copy of the new registration.
- Moved from North Attleborough, still in MA: If not a resident of N Attleboro on January 1st of the bill year, list that address. If moved after January 1st of the bill year, the entire excise tax is due to the town of N Attleboro.
- Moved from MA: Furnish a copy of your new state registration, and a copy of the Mass. Plate return receipt.
Leased Vehicles - If you are applying for an abatement on a leased vehicle, please contact the leasing company; they will need to apply for the abatement since they are the registered owner.