GUIDE · UPDATED NOVEMBER 2026
Massachusetts RMV Notarized Affidavit for Correction
How to fix an error on a Massachusetts title assignment, step by step, and get the affidavit notarized.
What is the RMV Notarized Affidavit for Correction?
The Notarized Affidavit for Correction is a Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles form used when there is an error on the assignment section of a Massachusetts Certificate of Title, the part completed when a vehicle is sold. Instead of altering the title, the person who made the mistake completes the affidavit explaining the error and the correct information, signs it before a notary, and brings it to an RMV Service Center with the Certificate of Title and the other required documents.
Key points
- Never use white-out or cross out entries on a title.
- Use the RMV's Notarized Affidavit for Correction form.
- Sign it in front of a notary; leave the signature blank until then.
- Bring it to an RMV Service Center with the title and other required documents.
Common errors it fixes
- A buyer's name misspelled or written in the wrong place
- An incorrect sale date or purchase price
- A signature or entry on the wrong line of the assignment
- An error by a dealer completing the assignment
Odometer corrections follow their own rules. The RMV's Title Amendment form notes that a notarized affidavit of facts must accompany a request to correct the odometer. Check the current RMV instructions for your situation before you sign.
How to complete it
- Download the current form from the RMV and read its instructions.
- Fill in the vehicle and title information exactly as it appears on the Certificate of Title.
- Describe the error and the correct information clearly, with no new errors. A form with its own mistakes can be rejected.
- Leave the signature blank and bring a current photo ID to the notary.
- Sign before the notary, who completes the notarial certificate.
- Bring the affidavit to an RMV Service Center with the Certificate of Title and the other documents the RMV requires.
Need an RMV affidavit notarized?
We come to you, your buyer or your dealership anywhere in Boston and across Massachusetts.
If a dealer made the error
Dealers correct their own assignment errors, typically on business letterhead with an authorized signer. If you bought from a dealer and the title assignment is wrong, contact the dealer first.
Other RMV documents that must be notarized
Several RMV forms require a notary, including the Affidavit of Repossession used by lienholders. Ordinary private-party title assignments in Massachusetts generally do not need notarization; see vehicle title notary services for when they do, such as vehicles going to another state or abroad.
How we help
We meet buyers, sellers and dealers anywhere in Boston and across Massachusetts to notarize RMV affidavits, often the same day. If a vehicle is being exported, we also handle title apostilles for vehicle export.
Sources
Requirements can change. Always follow the current instructions from the Commonwealth.
Frequently asked questions
What is a notarized affidavit for correction in Massachusetts?
An RMV form used to correct an error on the assignment section of a Massachusetts Certificate of Title without altering the title itself.
Does the affidavit for correction have to be notarized?
Yes. The RMV form is a notarized affidavit, so it must be signed before a notary.
Can I use white-out on my car title?
No. Altering the title can void it. Use the affidavit for correction instead.
Where do I submit the affidavit?
Bring it to an RMV Service Center with the Certificate of Title and the other documents the RMV requires.
Can you notarize the affidavit at my home or a dealership?
Yes. We come to homes, offices and dealerships anywhere in Boston and across Massachusetts.
Need an RMV affidavit notarized?
We come to you, your buyer or your dealership anywhere in Boston and across Massachusetts.