Those TV Screens in the RMV? You Can Advertise on Them
MAIA has learned of a unique advertising opportunity that we want to pass along to our members. Motor Vehicle Network (MVN), the supplier of the news and information you see on the TV displays in RMV waiting rooms, has sponsorship opportunities available at some of its Massachusetts RMV locations. Their package includes ad creation, revisions,…
Snow Plowing & Plate Type
This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on September 28, 2020 QUESTION Quick question does my insured who has a private passenger auto policy need commercial normal plates on his truck if he plows?
3rd. Party Rental
This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on September 28, 2020 QUESTION If my insured was in a car accident and he doesn’t have rental can an insurance company who is at fault say they want to fix everything in order to give my insured a rental or can…
Reservation Alerts on MyRMV Profile
When customers make a service center reservation through their MyRMV profile online, an alert now displays at the top of their MyRMV profile. The alert states “You have an upcoming appointment,” and clicking on the link will give customers their appointment details. Note: The alert will not display if the reservation was made outside the…
RMV’s I-Pay-Tax-Program is Online Only
The I-Pay-Tax-Program is used to report someone who may be evading taxes by registering their vehicle in another state. Effective immediately, complaints can only be filed online at Mass.Gov/RMV. The I-Pay-Tax Complaint Form (REG121) is no longer used and has been removed from the website. If you have any printed copies, please recycle/destroy them. Learn…
RMV Service Centers
This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on September 28, 2020 QUESTION Is the RMV allowing agents to appear at the registry on behalf of their clients to process a transaction if an appointment is made or must the client appear? Thank you.
Value for Sales Tax
This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on September 25, 2020 QUESTION I have a question once of my insured’s is trying to register a 1956 Ford Thunderbird. The registry came back with a book value Of $31,400. Where do they get the book value when I tried pulling…
Consumer RMV Contact for Drop Off Centers
This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on September 28, 2020 QUESTION Do you have a resource a client can use to follow up on an issue resulting from using the RMV drop off locations. We have tried to call the RMV. After sitting on the phone for 3…
SPECIAL UPDATE! Massachusetts Extends Insurance Licenses Through End of 2020
There has been some confusion about license extensions due to COVID-19, and today (Wed., October 7, 2020) the MA Division of Insurance (DOI) issued Bulletin 2020-29 that clarifies the situation. The Bulletin states that all MA insurance licenses that were in good standing as of March 10, 2020, will remain in effect through December 31,…
New Law Extends NFIP Through Sept. 30, 2021 – A Full Year
President Trump has signed a law extending the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) through Sept. 30, 2021. This is good news for MAIA/Big “I” members, as previous extensions to have been much shorter, enacted to temporarily prevent NFIP lapses. The additional time should help Congress build consensus on common-sense reforms to the NFIP. Wyatt Stewart…
JUST ADDED! Big Event P&C Licensing Special!
Some members were disappointed that there won’t be a Property & Casualty (P&C) Licensing class at this year’s Big Event. (So are we! Thanks a lot, 2020!!!) So, we’re doing the next best thing and giving you $100 off on our December P&C Licensing Class when you purchase a Full Registration with Unlimited Agency Staff for…
Personal Liability Protection for Police Officers from RLI
RLI’s tagline is “Different Works” and we see that again! Not all carriers offer personal umbrella coverage to police officers. We wanted to share that RLI’s underwriting does not restrict personal liability protection for this profession (although the RLI policy does exclude commercial liability, so it will not cover the individual while working). If you…
Can Relative Sell Vehicle if Owner Passed
This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on September 03, 2020 QUESTION How are you? A question in bullet points My insureds sister passed away, her auto is registered out of state (MD) My insured is in charge of her affairs and needs to sell car Sisters auto registration…
New Online Duplicate Liquor ID Transaction
Effective immediately, a new duplicate liquor ID transaction is available through the Online Service Center at Mass.Gov/RMV. The transaction name is “Replace My Liquor ID”. Customers can use this transaction to order and pay for duplicate liquor ID cards without needing to visit a service center.
Escalation Process Now in Place at ALL Registration Drop Off Centers
On September 8th, a pilot began in the Haverhill and Wilmington Registration Drop Off Centers for an escalation process for work that was previously submitted, was not completed, and was issued an Application Status Letter. This streamlined the process for runners and agents and ensured returned work is completed in a timely fashion.
RMV Now Doing In-Person License & ID Renewals
The RMV is now processing in person license (all classes) and ID card renewals in all service centers that are open for licensing/ID transactions. Both REAL ID and Standard licenses and ID cards are available during in person renewals. A service center reservation is required.
New Cape & Islands License Plate Prefix
A new plate prefix has been created for Cape Cod and Islands plates. The new plate prefix will begin with “CP” followed by one to four characters. The letters “I”, “O”, “Q”, and “U” will NOT be used.
MAP Trailer w/Business Use Exclusion
This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on September 04, 2020 QUESTION We have a policy question on trailers. Client has a personal auto policy with pickup with business use in his personal name. He wants to add a trailer GVW 15,000. Are there any exclusions on the MA…