Non-Resident Sticker – Northeastern University

Massachusetts Non Resident sticker:

The University is by law required to notify all non Massachusetts Undergraduate students of the following requirements:

“Every nonresident enrolled on a full time basis as an undergraduate student at a school or college in the commonwealth, who lives in the commonwealth, whether on campus or off campus while enrolled in such school or college and who operates a motor vehicle registered in another state or country during any period beginning on September the first of any year and ending on August the thirty-first of the following year shall file with such school or college on a form approved by the Registry of Motor Vehicles a statement under penalties of perjury.”

The statement for which the student would complete if they are bringing a non Massachusetts registered vehicle would include the following information:

Registration Number and Make/Model/State/Country of the vehicle being operated in Massachusetts.
Name and Address of the Owner
Name and Address of all insures providing liability insurance coverage for the vehicle.
Coverage minimums are
- “At least $20,000 coverage for injury or death to one person and $40,000 coverage for injury or death to more than one person.
- “Policy must provide indemnity for any operator of this vehicle while being operated with the express or implied consent of the owner”.
Legal residence of the operator as well as a school residence address.

Any such nonresidents who fails to comply with the above provisions shall be punished by a fine of not more than $200. Upon completion of the above statement the student would obtain a nonresident sticker to display on their vehicle.

Below are some commonly asked questions:

Question	Answer
What does the state require of the University?	The University is required to notify all non-Massachusetts resident students of the Massachusetts requirements on bringing Non-Massachusetts registered vehicles to the state. And provide the students the ability to obtain a non-resident sticker.
Is there a fee associated with the non-resident sticker?	No.
Are there any entitlements or benefits to the non-resident sticker?	There are no entitlements. It will prevent you from being fined by RMV for not having a nonresident sticker.
When and where will I be able to acknowledge receipt of the law and be able to register a vehicle?	Beginning mid-August of each year when you log on to myNEU you will be presented with the law and given an option to apply for the non-resident sticker.
If I do not bring a vehicle to campus do I have to obtain a non-resident sticker for cars that visit me?	No.
Does the non-resident sticker allow you to park in the resident parking in the streets?	No.
If I register my car with Massachusetts, am I allowed to park in residential areas in the city of Boston?	No. City resident parking rules apply.
Why do I have to register my car with the state?	The state wants to make sure that you have acknowledged you have proper insurance.
Do I need a nonresident sticker if I am NOT going to park on campus?	If your car has an out of state license plate you will need a nonresident sticker whether you decide to park on campus or not.
If I am a non Mass resident student but my vehicle has a Massachusetts plate and registration do I need a nonresident sticker?	No. Any vehicle with a Mass plate has the required amount of insurance coverage. You will however be notified of the law requirements and a hold placed on your portal account annually. Simply choose the no out of state vehicle option when prompted.
If I have an NU parking permit do I still need a nonresident sticker?	If your car has an out of state license plate you will need a nonresident sticker whether you decide to park on campus or not.