City of Boston Changes Appearance of Birth Certificates
City of Boston Changes Appearance of Birth Certificates Beginning June 22, 2021, the City of Boston switched from issuing off-white birth certificates to issuing the same blue style as the MA State Vital Records Office. The only difference is that the certificate numbers on the top right-hand corner are red for Boston and black for…
Every Day is “Independents” Day Around Here!
Every Day is “Independents” Day Around Here! As America celebrates our nation’s independence, MAIA’s Number One Insurance Agency celebrates our members – the independent agents of Massachusetts. THANK YOU for supporting MAIA, and for allowing us to be your partner in serving your clients. Whether you’re looking at your agency’s E&O coverage or seeking access…
City of Boston Changes Appearance of Birth Certificates
City of Boston Changes Appearance of Birth Certificates Beginning June 22, 2021, the City of Boston switched from issuing off-white birth certificates to issuing the same blue style as the MA State Vital Records Office. The only difference is that the certificate numbers on the top right-hand corner are red for Boston and black for…
Notifying Your Clients When Your AMS Has a Data Breach
Notifying Your Clients When Your AMS Has a Data Breach Recently, a member contacted MAIA after being notified by the company that supports their agency management system (AMS) that a data breach event may have occurred. Knowing that the agency was required to contact its clients (even though the breach was at the AMS company,…
Every Day is “Independents” Day Around Here!
Every Day is “Independents” Day Around Here! As America celebrates our nation’s independence, MAIA’s Number One Insurance Agency celebrates our members – the independent agents of Massachusetts. THANK YOU for supporting MAIA, and for allowing us to be your partner in serving your clients. Whether you’re looking at your agency’s E&O coverage or seeking access…
Pseudo VINs for MA Trailers Have Been Changed to MATR + 10 Digits
Pseudo VINs for MA Trailers Have Been Changed to MATR + 10 Digits Effective immediately, the mask for Massachusetts-assigned pseudo vehicle identification numbers (VINs) has been changed to MATR followed by 10 digits. It used to be MATR followed by 9 digits. Pseudo VINs that already exist will not change; it will only apply to new…
Pseudo VINs for MA Trailers Have Been Changed to MATR + 10 Digits
Pseudo VINs for MA Trailers Have Been Changed to MATR + 10 Digits Effective immediately, the mask for Massachusetts-assigned pseudo vehicle identification numbers (VINs) has been changed to MATR followed by 10 digits. It used to be MATR followed by 9 digits. Pseudo VINs that already exist will not change; it will only apply to new…
Cross-Selling LPLI & WC to Your Personal Lines Clients!
Cross-Selling LPLI & WC to Your Personal Lines Clients! Nobody likes being pressured to buy more, more, more. But when a trusted partner offers you convenience and value on something you already buy and need? That’s a different story! Thoughtful cross-selling can strengthen your client relationships and reap benefits on both sides. Here’s an example……
RMV Cannot Accept Pennsylvania Reconstructed Titles
RMV Cannot Accept Pennsylvania Reconstructed Titles Some MA dealers have been obtaining reconstructed titles from the State of Pennsylvania as a means of avoiding the MA salvage title and inspection process. These cannot be accepted for a registration/title transaction. Vehicle owners with PA reconstructed titles must apply for a MA Salvage Title, pass a MA…
Surviving Spouse Fee Waivers for Motorcycles
Surviving Spouse Fee Waivers for Motorcycles Effective immediately, motorcycles are eligible for the surviving spouse fee waiver. Previously, only passenger vehicles were eligible for the fee waiver. The Affidavit of Surviving Spouse (TTL103) has been revised to include motorcycles. CLICK HERE to download a copy of the revised Affidavit of Surviving Spouse (RMV form TTL103), which…
OOS Clearance Documents Can Be Submitted Online to RMV
OOS Clearance Documents Can Be Submitted Online to RMV RMV Customers can now submit clearance documents related to an out of state (OOS) violation through their account on the Online Service Center on the RMV website via the “Submit Out of State Reciprocal Suspension Clearance Request” transaction. Customers can visit the Online Service Center at Mass.Gov/RMV. Documents…
UPDATE Fall River RMV to Stay “As Is” and WILL NOT Become a Registration Drop Off Center
UPDATE Fall River RMV to Stay “As Is” and WILL NOT Become a Registration Drop Off Center Based on feedback from the public and business partners, the RMV has announced that the Fall River Service Center will continue to operate as it currently does. Appointments for all transaction types will remain available, and it will…
Remote Driving School Instruction Extended
Remote Driving School Instruction Extended The MA RMV has issued an extension to allow Driving School Instruction and National Safety Council (NSC) Driver Retraining Classes to continue being delivered remotely through June 1, 2021. An online course completion will count as the in-person class requirement. The extension is effective immediately. Professional Driving Schools and the NSC…
RMV Extends Grace Period for Certain Expired Inspection Stickers
RMV Extends Grade Period for Certain Expired Inspection Stickers The MA RMV has announced a grace period extension for certain expired motor vehicle inspections due to the nationwide system outage of inspection services by its vendor, Applus Technologies, which is expected to continue potentially through April 17th. The RMV has advised law enforcement that compliance…
Red PAN Plates Can Now Be Reassigned
Red PAN Plates Can Now Be Reassigned Effective immediately, red Passenger Normal (PAN) plates can be reassigned by RMV Service Centers and Quincy Headquarters from one person to another. A letter from the current owner authorizing the reassignment of the plate must be presented. The letter must include a signature from the current plate holder.…
RMV Sent 3,500 Revocation Letters on 5/26 – Here’s What Customers Can Do
RMV Sent 3,500 Revocation Letters on 5/26 – Here’s What Customers Can Do Heads up! The RMV has cleared a large backlog of cases in which an insurer had canceled a customer’s insurance policy, but the RMV had not taken any action. This issue has now been resolved. On May 26th, the RMV sent approximately…
Road Tests in Lowell and Worcester
Road Tests in Lowell and Worcester Beginning March 1st, Class D and M road tests will be offered at the Lowell and Worcester RMV Service Centers. The road test hours will be Monday-Friday from 9am-4pm. These road test appointments are currently available for scheduling. Questions? The RMV has created a webpage for COVID-19 information. Please…
Vanity and Special Plates Available Online
Vanity and Special Plates Available Online Effective Monday, March 15th, vanity plates and special plates can be ordered through the RMV website. This transaction was temporarily removed last year due to COVID-19. When customers order these plates online, the plates, registration, and decal will be mailed to them from RMV Quincy Headquarters within 12 weeks. …