New Registration Requirement for Heavy Vehicles – Proof of HVUT Payment

New Registration Requirement for Heavy Vehicles – Proof of HVUT Payment Effective immediately, the MA RMV requires proof of payment of the Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax payment (IRS Form 2290/Schedule 1) to register motor vehicles with a taxable gross rate of 55,000 pounds or more.  Form 2290 is now required for initial vehicle registrations…

MOD Factor MAP

MOD Factor MAP This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on January 8, 2020   QUESTION Have you heard of any carriers in MA that are applying a mod factor to a MA Auto policy to charge more premium for a client that filed a not at fault accident? …

MA Arbitration

MA Arbitration This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on January 9, 2020   QUESTION I have a customer who is thinking about going to arbitration for a totaled car. I’ve never had a customer go through this. Could you explain the process? Thanks

Driving Records for a Fleet of Employees

Driving Records for a Fleet of Employees This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on January 2, 2020   QUESTION I have an agent that needs to get driving records for a fleet account with up to 45 employees.  I suggested that they use the DVS Program and was…

Vehicle Appraisal Process

Vehicle Appraisal Process QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on January 2, 2020 In MA, does an insurance company need to have vehicle damage reviewed by a licensed appraiser on their end, or can they work with a body shop that does the appraisal, then negotiate the…

Automatic Voter Registration

Automatic Voter Registration Effective January 1, 2020, the Automatic Voter Registration process was implemented as part of the Permit, License, or ID transaction for new applications and renewals. Under the requirements of a new state law, the RMV will provide basic information from all license transactions to the Secretary of State’s office for voter registration…

Identification Requirements For Motor Vehicle Or Trailer Registration

Identification Requirements For Motor Vehicle Or Trailer Registration In order to register a motor vehicle or trailer in Massachusetts, you must prove your identity by providing specific documents to the RMV: READ MORE.

New IRP Application and 2290 Requirement

New IRP Application and 2290 Requirement QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on January 6, 2020

Med Pay – Motorcycle

Med Pay – Motorcycle QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on December 26, 2019

Hit and Run Surcharge?

Hit and Run Surcharge? QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on December 26, 2019