In the past, in order to cancel your MA auto insurance you had to return your plates to your insurance agent or to the MA Registry of Motor Vehicles.
Now you can also cancel your MA plates/registration online at:
If you do it online, you will need the following info:
Your MA plate/registration number.
Your MA plate/registration type. (Normal, Vanity, Reserved, Commercial etc)
Your MA license number.
On the MA Registry of Motor Vehicles home page go to:
“Registration/Title” section, click on”Plates” then “Cancel My Plate/Registration.”
Once completed you will be able to print an official “Plate Return Receipt.”
Remember to notify your insurance agent, so that they can process your insurance policy cancellation.