How does non-payment of motor vehicle excise affect license and registration?
If the service warrant demanding final payment is ignored, the collector may then notify the Registry of Motor Vehicles of such non-payment, including all accrued interest and penalty fees. The Registry may then mark the individual's registration preventing the renewal of the motor vehicle registration and the owner's driver's license until such time as the Registry is notified that full and final payment has been made to the city or town. Once the bill had been paid, the municipality will give the motorist a receipt so he or she can return to the Registry to re-register his/her vehicle. Although the local tax collectors do notify the Registry that the matter is resolved, it is strongly advised to retain the certified receipt of payment for presentation to the Registry of Motor Vehicles. Cities and towns relay computerized notification that excise bills have been paid only periodically to the Registry.

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1. What is motor vehicle excise tax?
2. Who must pay?
3. What is the rate?
4. How are vehicles valued?
5. How is the tax determined?
6. Can I get an abatement?
7. Who qualifies for an abatement?
8. How are abatements figured?
9. Who qualifies for an exemption?
10. Where must I file for an abatement?
11. When is payment due?
12. What happens if my payment is late?
13. How does non-payment of motor vehicle excise affect license and registration?