Massachusetts § 33A - Motor vehicles; certificates of registration; signatures
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 33A — Motor vehicles; certificates of registration; signatures, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 33A. Motor vehicles; certificates of registration; signatures
Section 33A. In case the registrar, deputy registrar or the duly authorized agent of either whose signature or a facsimile of whose signature appears on a certificate of registration, a license to operate motor vehicles, any other certificate, or license, or any notice, issued under the provisions of any statute, or rule and regulation relating to motor vehicles, shall cease to be such registrar, deputy registrar or agent prior to the effective date thereof, such signature or facsimile shall nevertheless be valid and sufficient for all purposes to the same extent as if he had remained in office until and including such effective date.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 33A
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 33A cover?
Section 33A ("Motor vehicles; certificates of registration; signatures") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Massachusetts § 33A?
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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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