What happens if I do not pay my Excise Tax?

If your Motor Vehicle & Trailer Excise Tax obligation is not satisfied, either through making payment or receiving an abatement, 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” your Excise Tax and being “Marked” at the Mass. Registry of Motor Vehicles for non-renewal of your Driver’s License and Vehicle or Trailer Registration. It is also important to note that several other states have mutual agreements with the Commonwealth to detain or impound “Marked” vehicles found in other states when there is an outstanding Excise Tax. Also, your vehicle may be impounded in Massachusetts if you are unable to renew your Driver’s License and Vehicle or Trailer registration due to an unpaid Excise Tax.