I sold my boat. What should I do about my boat excise bill?
When you sell your boat, you may be entitled to receive an abatement. In order to apply for a boat excise tax abatement, the Assessors will need proof that you disposed of the boat.

If you traded or sold your boat, please provide the Assessors with a copy of the dealer's invoice showing the trade-in, or if a private sale, a copy of the bill of sale.

If you registered your boat in another state, please provide the Assessors with a copy of the out-of-state registration. The Assessors recommend that the boat owner cancel his Massachusetts registration with the Massachusetts Division of Environmental Police.

You may download Boat Abatement Form by clicking on => Assessing Department => Boat Excise => Boat Abatement Form

Go to: Boat Excise Page

Show All Answers

1. What is the Fiscal 2023 tax rate?
2. How do I change the mailing address on my tax bill(s)?
3. Why is the former owner's name still on my tax bill?
4. How often do assessments change?
5. There has been a change in ownership. How do I correct the names on my tax bill(s)?
6. What is personal property tax?
7. I sold my property last year. Why am I still getting a personal property tax bill?
8. As a resident of Provincetown do I qualify for any tax relief?
9. I am a senior citizen who does not qualify for the elderly exemption. Do I qualify for any other assistance?
10. I no longer own this motor vehicle or have moved out of state. Do I still have to pay this bill?
11. I sold my boat. What should I do about my boat excise bill?