Redesigned Patriots Plates Now Available – 6X Champions!
Redesigned Patriots Plates Now Available – 6X Champions! A redesigned version of the New England Patriots special plate is now on the RMV website or through RMV Service Centers. The new plate design features the Patriots logo, the words “6X Champions,” the numerals of each Super Bowl win, and six stars. Plate numbers will continue…
Updates on November & December Registration Renewals
Updates on November & December Registration Renewals November registration renewals for Trailer and Vanity Plates were delayed, but have now all been mailed to customers. Trailer plate renewals no longer require an insurance certification stamp. December registration renewals for Heavy Use Vehicles require a paid Form 2290/Schedule 1 to be submitted and reviewed in order…
New “From” Address for RMV System-Generated Emails
New “From” Address for RMV System-Generated Emails As part of an ATLAS cloud migration to Fast Hosting Services (FHS), the email address for RMV system-generated emails will change. Most emails sent from ATLAS to customers, such as appointment reminders, authentication codes, and myRMV confirmation emails, will come from: [email protected] This is a “Do Not Reply”…
Address on Proof-of-Residency Documentation
Address on Proof-of-Residency Documentation The RMV has issued an update to clarify their policy about addresses on proof-of-Massachusetts-residency documents. A PO Box by itself is unacceptable. When a PO Box is provided, a residential/street address must be displayed on both the application and proof-of-residency document, in addition to the mailing address. Other requirements also apply. If…
Redesigned Patriots Plates Now Available – 6X Champions!
Redesigned Patriots Plates Now Available – 6X Champions! A redesigned version of the New England Patriots special plate is now on the RMV website or through RMV Service Centers. The new plate design features the Patriots logo, the words “6X Champions,” the numerals of each Super Bowl win, and six stars. Plate numbers will continue…
Updates on November & December Registration Renewals
Updates on November & December Registration Renewals November registration renewals for Trailer and Vanity Plates were delayed, but have now all been mailed to customers. Trailer plate renewals no longer require an insurance certification stamp. December registration renewals for Heavy Use Vehicles require a paid Form 2290/Schedule 1 to be submitted and reviewed in order…
New “From” Address for RMV System-Generated Emails
New “From” Address for RMV System-Generated Emails As part of an ATLAS cloud migration to Fast Hosting Services (FHS), the email address for RMV system-generated emails will change. Most emails sent from ATLAS to customers, such as appointment reminders, authentication codes, and myRMV confirmation emails, will come from: [email protected] This is a “Do Not Reply”…
Address on Proof-of-Residency Documentation
Address on Proof-of-Residency Documentation The RMV has issued an update to clarify their policy about addresses on proof-of-Massachusetts-residency documents. A PO Box by itself is unacceptable. When a PO Box is provided, a residential/street address must be displayed on both the application and proof-of-residency document, in addition to the mailing address. Other requirements also apply. If…
Can a Bobcat be Registered
Question Can a Bobcat be Registered? This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on October 20, 2021: Can a Bobcat (very small four-wheel front loader that cleans the sidewalks of snow) be registered? Please advise! Thanks! Answer Kathy Cormier: Here is what I received from the RMV on Bobcats: In…
Commercial Use Trailers
Question Commercial Use Trailers This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on October 19, 2021: I’m hoping you can enlighten me when it comes to trailer registrations and insurance. I know I can stamp an RTA on a trailer that’s covered under the liability portion owner’s primary auto policy…
How Number One Saves You Money, Makes You Money, and Pays You More Money
How Number One Saves You Money, Makes You Money, and Pays You More Money Check out what’s NEW at MAIA’s Number One Insurance Agency! In the past month we’ve launched a new EVR Permit Surety Bond program to SAVE you money, and a Real Estate E&O program to MAKE you money by offering this coverage…
How Number One Saves You Money, Makes You Money, and Pays You More Money
How Number One Saves You Money, Makes You Money, and Pays You More Money Check out what’s NEW at MAIA’s Number One Insurance Agency! In the past month we’ve launched a new EVR Permit Surety Bond program to SAVE you money, and a Real Estate E&O program to MAKE you money by offering this coverage…
Commercial Vanity Plates
Commercial Vanity Plates This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on October 18, 2021: I have a commercial client that is looking to order vanity plates for his fleet of vehicles. Is there not a commercial portal like there is a Personal where you can order the plates? Answer Kathy…
New Training Requirements for Entry-Level Commercial Drivers
New Training Requirements for Entry-Level Commercial Drivers The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is instituting an Entry-Level Drivers Training (ELDT) rule for drivers obtaining a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or certain endorsements for the first time. Effective February 7, 2022, individuals seeking a commercial driver license in the State of Massachusetts will be required…
New Training Requirements for Entry-Level Commercial Drivers
New Training Requirements for Entry-Level Commercial Drivers The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is instituting an Entry-Level Drivers Training (ELDT) rule for drivers obtaining a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or certain endorsements for the first time. Effective February 7, 2022, individuals seeking a commercial driver license in the State of Massachusetts will be required…
Renting a Motorcycle and Coverage
Question Renting a Motorcycle and Coverage This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on October 13, 2021: Can you shed some light on renting a motorcycle for someone who has a personal auto policy and wants to be able to rent one? He has a personal auto policy with only…
Tech Talk: Business Auto Classification: When You Disagree with the Carrier
Tech Talk: Business Auto Classification: When You Disagree with the Carrier by Irene Morrill, CPCU, CIC, ARM, CRM, MLIS, CRIS, LIA, CPIW VP Technical Affairs, MAIA MAIA’s Big Event is just days away! Certainly, hope to see your smiling faces … having missed them last year! Register Now Business Auto Truck Classification This topic appears to…
Will There be Coverage with no Vehicle on Policy and Renting
Question Will There be Coverage with no Vehicle on Policy and Renting? This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on October 6, 2021: Background- this insured purchased a Ford 150 to tow his new Airstream Camper home. But he found out the Ford F150 is not enough to tow this…