BAP and Covid-19
This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on April 22, 2020 QUESTION Curious if you’ve had feedback/questions from agencies about commercial auto during Covid. Some carriers are “allowing” us to decrease limits on some or all vehicles until client is back to work. We are hesitant to offer…
RMV Non-Essential Transactions
This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on April 22, 2020 QUESTION We have received a notice from the Springfield Registry that they will not register a trailer for one of our clients since it is “non-essential” vehicle. Is this true?
Registry News: Paying Vehicle/Trailer Sales Tax Online
With RMV service centers closed for all but essential services, sales tax for a motor vehicle, trailer, camper, motorcycle, etc. must be paid online to avoid late penalties or interest. The RMV has issued instructions and a link to the MA Department of Revenue (DOR ) MassTaxCollect site where these transactions can be completed. The…
RMV Appointments
This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on April 22, 2020 QUESTION We have a customer trying to schedule an appointment on the Registry’s site, it seems there are no appointments available at any branch for a vehicle registration transaction (new or transfer), I tried it myself, only…
Dirt Bikes
This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on April 21, 2020 QUESTION Do dirt bikes need a registration if they will only be used off road? Also does the trailer that carries it (250#) need a plate?
Registry Appointments
This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on April 21, 2020 QUESTION What is going on with the registry? I have a client from out of state trying to make an appointment for new plate. There are zero appointments available for all locations. Are they totally closed. Not…
Out-of-State Violations
This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on April 13, 2020 QUESTION As you are probably aware, the RMV’s efforts to clear the backlog of out-of-state violations is resulting in surcharges to current MA personal auto policies. So far, we’re seeing surcharge endorsements from Commerce and Plymouth Rock.…
Special Bulletin: Big ‘I’ Establishes Trusted Choice® COVID-19 Relief Fund to Assist Independent Agencies
Progressive donates $2 million to provide relief to independent insurance agencies facing pandemic challenges Our national association, the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (the Big “I”), is pleased to announce that Progressive Insurance has donated $2 million dollars to establish the Trusted Choice® COVID-19 Relief Fund in response to the economic and operational…
Registry News: Further Extensions for Licenses, Permits, Inspection Stickers, and Passenger Registrations
Effective immediately, further extensions will be implemented for expiring motor vehicle inspection stickers, passenger plate registrations, professional credentials, and licenses and permits, including Commercial Driver’s Licenses and Permits (CDLs / CLPs).
RMV Branches – Who Can Go
This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on April 13, 2020 QUESTION We have an insured who is currently in a rehab recovering from surgery. His vehicle is not working and his sister wants to gift him a vehicle. Will someone from his family be able to go…
Paying Parking Tickets
This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on April 13, 2020 QUESTION Are people still able to pay parking tickets in person at the RMV?
Registry News: Additional COVID-19 RMV Changes
The MA RMV continues to implement measures to reduce customer volumes in physical locations and maintain proper social-distancing to keep residents and staff safe and healthy.
RMV Branches for Runners
This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on April 13, 2020 QUESTION I hope you are safe and well! Just checking in to see the latest update on runners. Last I spoke with you agents/runners could go to Wilmington/Milford RMV’s to drop off runs. Is that still the…
Personal Auto Rebates During Covid-19
This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on April 13, 2020 QUESTION Our agency has had a number of inquiries asking if they will get a discount due to the fact they are not driving as much during the pandemic. I am aware of a few of the…
Registration Renewal
This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on April 7, 2020 QUESTION Do you know if a client can mail in their RTA renewal or does it need to be brought to the Registry?
Update Address for Commercial Client
This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on April 8, 2020 QUESTION I have a likely easy question – my commercial client needs to update their mailing address. I don’t see that I can do this on line. Can you confirm before we go through the efforts of…
Driver Retraining Classes
This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on April 8, 2020 QUESTION One of our younger customers had three recent driving incidents and needs to attend additional driver’s education classes to keep her driver’s license. Is the RMV still holding these classes or are they on hold?