Boston Software and RMV Transactions
This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on July 6, 2020 QUESTION I heard this on the news and the article is attached below. It says the RMV joined forces with Boston Software so we can renew reg’s online for our clients. I’m not sure why Boston Software is…
New Cover Sheet Required When Dropping off B2B Bundles
Agents and runners take note! The RMV has created B2B Drop Off Cover Sheets, which must now be completed and included with your bundle any time you are dropping off transactions for processing. Each B2B service center location has its own drop-off cover sheet: Attleboro, Boston, Braintree, Chicopee, Haverhill, Milford, and Wilmington.
REAL ID Fees Waived for Online Renewal
This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on July 6, 2020 QUESTION I was supposed to renew my license on June 1st. I want the real ID. Can you translate this please? Can I now renew my regular license then upgrade later to the real ID at no additional…
Permit Only and New Registration
This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on July 6, 2020 QUESTION Can someone who has a permit no license yet, register a vehicle in his name and add another person with licence on the RMV-1? He said he is getting his license back 7-29-20 but, to register the…
RMV Service Center Openings and Changes on 7/20
On July 20th, the following RMV Service Centers will either open for certain transactions or change their hours.
Title Only Transaction
This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on July 6, 2020 QUESTION I have an insured who needs to do a title only application –we tried to make an appointment and RMV says it must be mailed in. What must be mailed? Original title, RTA, bill of sale and…
Trailer and BAP Only
This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on June 26, 2020 QUESTION I hope you are keeping well. We have a scenario where a client has a BAP for their cars. They have bought a boat in their personal names and want to register the trailer. Since they have…
WC driving to work?
This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on June 26, 2020 QUESTION I have a customer insured under a commercial auto policy, he also has private passenger vehicles with rate class 30, he owns an excavating company. He was curious he or an employee gets hurt driving to work…
Commercial Auto vs. Equipment Floater
This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on June 6, 2020 QUESTION I need your guidance please. I have a CAT Loader that is registered with a plate, it goes on the road. However, it is scheduled under both the Auto and IM policies. Should it be just on…
RMV Now Scheduling Road Tests at These Locations
Class D and M road tests are now being conducted at the following RMV Service Centers: Braintree Brockton Haverhill Leominster Milford Pittsfield Plymouth Springfield Taunton Watertown Wilmington.
New Online Duplicate Learner’s Permit Transaction
Effective Thursday, July 2nd, a new duplicate learner’s permit transaction will be available through the MA RMV’s Online Service Center at Mass.Gov/RMV. Customers can use this transaction to pay for and print a duplicate permit. This will prevent the need for customers to visit a service center before their road test if they have lost…
Motorcycle Inspection Stickers Will Not Expire Until July 30
A further extension has been implemented for motorcycle inspection stickers. All motorcycle inspection stickers will now expire on July 31, 2020, consistent with the extension for all commercial and non-commercial inspection stickers. They had previously been extended only to June 30th.
IRP (Apportioned) Plates Expiration Extended by 3 Months
Good news! In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, all currently active Massachusetts International Registration Plan (IRP) registrations that are due to expire on June 30, 2020 are now valid through September 30, 2020.
Temporary Change to JOL 6 Hours Driving School Observation Requirement
Instead of the 6 hours observing another student driver that is normally required, individuals with a junior operator’s license (JOL) can complete an additional 6 hours of supervised driving with a parent, guardian, or designee.
7-Day Law for Registration Transfer Temporarily Extended to 21 Days
The grace period to register a new vehicle has been extended from 7 days to 21 calendar days from the date a customer loses possession of their previous vehicle.
Traffic Violations that are Criminal
This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on March 31, 2020 QUESTION You sent me a link or a file that discussed MA traffic violations and which were criminal …for the life of me I can’t find it ..do you have it in the next 30 minutes?
RMV Service Center Openings and Changes on 6/29
On June 29th, the following RMV Service Centers will either open for certain transactions or change the transactions they are processing.
Trailers
This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on April 1, 2020 QUESTION We have an insured (commercial landscaper) that purchased an 8,000 lb. hydro seeder trailer from Georgia at a government auction, and was not given a title for it, just an invoice showing paid in full, which is…