[lsf911]

Thanks everyone for your input.

I spoke with the RMV here in MA., and yes, you can just title a car without registering it. The catch is, it has to be within 10 days of purchase and after you pay sales tax.

If the car purchased does not have a title, then a previous registration along with a bill-of-sale is necessary to start the process. Of course they recommend running the VIN first to make sure it was not salvaged or has a lien.

Thanks again!