Dilema
Hey nikonf, I guess if they are not willing to send the MSO to a MA licensed insurance agent, I guess they are not willing to sell you a vehicle.......That sucks!
I know you don't need more frustration, but what's the difference if they sent the MSO to the DMV, you register the vehicle in the morning and then sell that afternoon? All it really constitutes for is transfer of title.
Sorry about the ramble, I know you probably explained this already.
Maybe you can send them to the url that explains the process:
http://www.state.ma.us/rmv/regs/index.htm
Just in case, I pasted the info below. I hope I don't get in trouble for posting too much text.
Good Luck.........
To Register and Title Vehicles Purchased from an Out-of-State Dealer:
You must go to a licensed Massachusetts insurance agent to obtain an active insurance policy and have the agent complete, stamp and sign an Application for Registration and Title (RMV-1).
If there is a lien against the vehicle, please make sure the lienholder information is complete and accurate.
After verifying all information, sign the RMV-1 application.
Along with the completed RMV-1 application, you must submit one of the following documents:
A Certificate of Origin (new vehicles only), or
The previous owner's title, if a titled vehicle (model year 1980 and newer), or
The bill of sale and proof of last Registration, if a non-titled vehicle.
If presenting the Certificate of Origin or the previous owner's title, be sure the date sold, the odometer reading and the purchase price have been completed on the back. The dealer or the previous owner(s) and you must sign the back of either of these forms.
Take the completed RMV-1 application and supporting documents to the nearest full service RMV center.
If the dealer is not registered with the Department of Revenue, the sales tax will be calculated at 5% of the purchase price or the National Automotive Dealer Association (NADA) trade-in value, whichever is higher.
After completing the transaction, you will receive a registration certificate, new plates and a year of expiration decal for the rear plate. The title will be processed and mailed in approximately six (6) to eight (8) weeks. If you have a loan on the vehicle, the title will be mailed directly to your lienholder.