Duplicate Registration Fee Overrides
If a customer contacts the RMV, indicates they did not receive their registration in the mail, and requests a duplicate, the $25 duplicate fee will be overridden if:
Merit Rating for OOS Charge
This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on October 23, 2020 QUESTION A little bird told me you’re our RMV contact now! Lucky you! I’m wondering if you can answer a question for me. I have a driver who was charged with reckless driving in December 2018. That charge…
Dealers Physical Damage
This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on October 26, 2020 QUESTION I am hoping you can help me understand the coverage for Dealers Physical Damage. Limit of Insurance for Comprehensive and Collision – Is the limit based on what the dealer paid for the used cars that are…
TURO
This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on October 27, 2020 QUESTION We have recently had a couple of clients inquiring where they can get auto insurance if they participate in Turo. It is a ridesharing & rental of your own personal auto. I know the Personal Auto Policy…
Commercial Credentials (CDLs & CLPs) Extended to December 31st
All commercial credentials (CDLs and CLPs) that expired or will expire between March 1, 2020 and December 30, 2020 have been extended and will remain valid until December 31, 2020. CLP holders will not need to retake the general or endorsement knowledge tests if their permits originally expired during that time and have been extended.
Commercial Drivers and SDIP
This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on October 30, 2020 QUESTION An adjuster told me today that a driver involved and liable in an accident with a vehicle on a commercial policy is not surcharged, that it is not reported to the registry. Is this true?
New Registration Drop Off Central Distribution Process
An RMV Update dated 11/6/2020 clarifies some of the information presented here.Please CLICK HERE for the updated information. Effective Monday, November 2nd, certain plates and/or registrations ordered through Registration Drop Off Centers will be centrally distributed and mailed from the new Lowell Fulfillment Center. Centrally distributed plates will now be sent from both Lowell and…
Watertown Road Tests Temporarily Moved to New Location
Until further notice, due to a facilities issue, road tests scheduled at the Watertown RMV will be temporarily held next to the mall at the Residence Inn by Marriott at 570 Arsenal Street, Watertown.
HHM or NOT and Garaging
This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on August 24, 2020 QUESTION Hi Irene, good afternoon. For the first time I have been receiving requests from clients asking me to add a relative + second auto into their policies, placing garage of another city for the second auto (also…
Lienholder Code List Available on RMV Website
Agents can find an accurate list of lienholder codes on the RMV website, in the RMV Forms & Manuals section under Vehicle Registration Forms. The online list is updated regularly, and agents should use these codes when completing the Registration and Title Application (RTA) for any vehicle with a lienholder.
BAP – Listed Drivers
This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on August 25, 2020 QUESTION I was hoping one of you might be able to shed some light on a question that came up from one of our clients. This particular insured of ours is insured on her company’s auto policy and…
Skoolie Bus Converted to Motor Home
This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on August 25, 2020 QUESTION I have a client that is thinking of purchasing what they call a “skoolie” it’s a school bus that is converted to a motorhome, it would have bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, etc. just like a regular motorhome. If…
Damage to Jeep Top
This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on August 25, 2020 QUESTION I have a client that took their top off their jeep and it was laying on the ground and was damaged by lightening. Would that be covered under their auto policy? Thank you very much for your…
Another Trailer (Tis the season)
This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on August 28, 2020 QUESTION We have an insured who has a personal auto policy, a Porsche and an Infinit, and he now has a 10,000 lb trailer that he uses for his boat. However, neither one of these vehicles will be…
New Process for Trailer & Commercial Vehicle Registration Renewals
Effective Monday, October 26th, due to the pandemic, all Commercial and Trailer registration renewals dropped off at a Registration Drop Off Center with Registration Renewal Applications (RMV-2s) will be sent to RMV Headquarters in Quincy for processing. These applications will be prioritized based on expiration date (rather than first in, first out) and, when completed,…
Bus Converted to Motor Home
This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on August 28, 2020 QUESTION We have an insured who is buying this 2010 Ford 450 Van ( it is actually a bus) he is actually converting it into a driveable motor home. Our question is we are trying to at least…
Senior Hours Extended Through November & December
Dedicated Wednesday appointment hours for customers 75 years of age or older to renew their expired license or ID card have been extended through the end of the year. These appointments will be available to customers 75 years of age or older whose driver’s license or ID card expires in September, October, November, and December,…
Pending Cancellation/Stamping RTA
This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on August 24, 2020 QUESTION I am hoping you can help. We had previously been advised (not by you) that if we are asked to stamp registrations while a policy is pending cancellation for nonpayment or any other reason (commercial or personal),…