Out-of-State Violation Reporting
Out-of-State Violation Reporting QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on March 29, 2019 We have a client who got into an accident while driving a friend’s car in California…will this be reported to Massachusetts for her driving record? What states are reciprocal to MA?
Surviving Spouse Process
Surviving Spouse Process QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on March 29, 2019 Just a quick question. I have an insured coming in to pick up this form. His brother’s wife passed away. His brother is giving a vehicle which was in his late wife’s name to…
Garaging Change
Garaging Change QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on March 12, 2019 We have a client who recently bought a new car, the car should have been garaged on Martha’s Vineyard. The dealership accidentally registered the car with garaging in Brookline. We have in our notes that…
USDOT Number
USDOT Number QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on March 13, 2019 Regarding the new U.S. DOT number assignment for intrastate carriers – the regulation says every motor vehicle engage in intrastate “commerce”. Are contractors such as landscapers, plumbers, etc considered to be engaged in “commerce”? Thank…
Plate Type
Plate Type QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on March 13, 2019 I have a client that has a personal policy rated class 30 as she is a massage therapist and occasionally goes to someones home. She does put magnetic signs on her car occasionally, is she…
Can a REAL ID be switched to Standard ID
Can a REAL ID be switched to Standard ID QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on March 13, 2019 I have a customer who recently obtained a real ID and the RMV issued it with her given middle name to follow her birth certificate. After this woman…
Dual Registration
Dual Registration QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on March 08, 2019 We have a quick question on a MA auto client who is planning on buying a home in R.I. She will continue to work in MA full time & will keep her room at her…
Individual as Lienholder
Individual as Lienholder QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on March 7, 2019 I have a quick question for you. I have a client that is purchasing a vehicle cash for their friend. I am currently working on the quote for this friend now for new business.…
Vehicle with a 6 Inch Lift Kit
Vehicle with a 6 Inch Lift Kit QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on March 7, 2019 I think I know most of the Registry questions but this is a new one. One of my clients went to get an inspection on his 2018 Ford F150 truck. …
Garaging
Garaging QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on February 07, 2019 Can you have someone get back to me on this question. I have a Mom who is purchasing a car in her name and is going to have her daughter use it exclusively, who lives in…
Owner Retained Title
Owner Retained Title QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on February 25, 2019 Need your help. Insured’s vehicle was declared a total loss. She retained the car and fixed it. She did not apply for salvage/reconstructed title. What she applied for was an “owner retained title”. So I…
Garaging Change
Garaging Change QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on January 24, 2019 I understand if you change your address the garaging gets changed for a personal plate. I know the commercial accounts they fax into the IRS the address change also. But does it also change for…
Bobcat
Bobcat QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on January 18, 2019 Can a Bobcat be registered?
Out-of-State Title
Out-of-State Title QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on January 22, 2019 I have a title from Florida that shows the owners as the husband OR the wife The husband is deceased Do I still have to fill out the back of the title with the wife…
Registering a Vehicle for a Company
Registering a Vehicle for a Company QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on January 22, 2019 I wanted to reach out to just inquire if what I believe is correct with regards to registering a company vehicle. I have a client whom has his vehicle registered under…
Aftermarket Lift Kit
Aftermarket Lift Kit QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on January 22, 2019 My insured is purchasing a 2006 Jeep. It has a 4” aftermarket Lift Kit. Are there any rules at MASS DOT that make this illegal to register in MA? Thanks!
Commercial Weight Cap for Registration
Commercial Weight Cap for Registration QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on January 24, 2019 Is there a weight cap where it would have to go to a CON plate in MA?
MADOT Requirements for a Caterer
MADOT Requirements for a Caterer QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on January 15, 2019 We have a customer who owns a restaurant in Massachusetts and also does catering for functions at different locations. They received notice that they may need to apply for a DOT #…