Bridgewater, MA

Vehicle Stolen or Total Loss

Please review the information below before beginning your application.

Before You Begin

Filing this application does not stay the collection of the tax as billed.
Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
A new bill will not be issued.
When applying for an adjustment, it is the applicant’s responsibility to contact the Assessor’s Office for the new amount due.
Refunds will be issued for overpayments.

Please Note

No excise may be reduced to less than $5.00. No abatement for less than $5.00 will be granted, and no refund of less than $5.00 will be made.

Leased Vehicles

If the excise tax you are applying to abate is for a leased vehicle, please do not apply. The leasing company must apply for the abatement because it was the registered owner.

Please contact the leasing company directly regarding any refund due to you.

Questions?

If you have any questions, please contact the Assessor’s Office at 508-697-0928 or email Assessors@bridgewaterma.org.

First and Last Name*

Bill Year*

Bill Number*

Current Mailing Address*

City/Town*

State*

Zip Code*

Email Address*

Phone Number*

Plate Number*

Last Four of VIN Number*

Vehicle Year*

Vehicle Make/Model*

Date Insurance Company Took Possession*

Two documents are required to file for an abatement when the vehicle was stolen or was a total loss.

1.) Insurance Settlement letter including the date of loss

AND

2.) Plate/Registration cancellation receipt. C-19 Form (Affidavit of lost or stolen plate from RMV) or new registration if the plate transferred to another vehicle.

Please note, the Insurance Settlement letter must show that the insurance company has taken possession of the vehicle. Offer letters will not be accepted.

Please contact the Assessor's Office at 508-697-0928 if you have any questions or need further assistance.

Insurance Settlement/Claim Letter*

Plate Cancellation or New Registration*

Please note that the settlement letter must show that the insurance company took possession of the vehicle and should have the VIN Number and date they took possession.

Plate Cancelled or Transferred*

Cancelled

Transferred

Electronic Signature*

Electronic Signature Agreement*

I acknowledge that by providing my electronic signature, I am electronically signing this form.

Important Information

Please note: After you click Submit below, you will be directed to our confirmation page. You may need to allow pop-ups to ensure you are directed to the confirmation page.

If you do not see the confirmation page after clicking Submit, please call the Assessor’s Office at 508-697-0928 to confirm that we have received your application.

If you receive any errors while using this application, please contact us so we can address the issue.

Thank you for your cooperation and assistance.