MASSACHUSETTS - Golf Cart Operation

Operation of golf carts on certain roadways.

The operation of a golf cart upon the public roads or streets of this state is prohibited except as provided herein:

Massachusetts laws on golf carts say that golf carts used to carry golf clubs and 4 or fewer people do not need to be registered with the state, as long as people use them only to get from one part of a golf course property to another. Most other motorized vehicles and golf carts that people use for other purposes need state registration. Even though golf carts do not need state registration, Massachusetts laws require that golf cart owners get insurance to cover damages caused by a golf cart accident and any injuries people might get while driving the golf cart. You must register and title all golf carts used on property other than your own through the Massachusetts Division of Environmental Law Enforcement. You'll need to pay all sales tax due before registration, but you can pay it online to save time and trouble. Gather up the following before you head to the nearest Registration Office: Your receipt. The Bill of Sale. The Manufacturer's Certificate of Origin if the vehicle is new. The current title signed over to you if you bought used.A completed Registration and Titling Application (RMV-1). The 2-year residential fee to register a golf cart is $40; non-residents will pay $30 for one year.