Blank Check with RMV
Question Blank Check with RMV This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on July 26, 2021 We wish to thank you for all your help with the registry. We do have a question on what the registry is currently doing. If an insured buys a vehicle from a non-dealer you…
Register a Homemade Trailer
Question Register a Homemade Trailer: This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on December, 2020: My client would like to get a plate on his homemade trailer. If it is under 3000 no vin number is required? Also, will he need receipts? Thank You for your help… Answer Kathy Cormier: The need…
Reducing Number of Seats in 15 Passenger Van
Question Reducing Number of Seats in 15 Passenger Van: This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on December, 2020: Regarding Business Auto. An insured purchased a 15 passenger van and is removing 2 rows permanently, thus allowing for 9 passengers. Can they report to the RMV that it is under…
Senior Driving Test?
Question Senior Driving Test? This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on January, 2021: I am inquiring about driving exams for the elderly. We have an insured who is 91 that was in an accident and is experiencing blurry vision. I just received a phone call from her and her…
Plate Replacement
Question Plate Replacement: This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on October 18, 2021: If a customer needs to get a red plate to replace a green plate. Is there a fee? And what is the process? If our runner goes, do we just need a RTA and her old…
License Status
Question License Status: This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on October 22, 2021: When I look in the registry, the license under the current screen shows active, but it is Orange in color, when I go to the history screen the last transaction says suspended. So, I assume this…
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 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…
Tractors
Question Tractors This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on September 14, 2021 I have a client with a John Deere tractor to mow grass and plow snow. It is about the size of a pickup truck. Last year while helping a neighbor with snow at end of driveway a…
Trailer Titles 2
Question Trailer Titles This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on September 07, 2021 We had a client that had a trailer that weighed 2950. Back in 2017 when she registered it the personal lines CSR typed in 3000 for weight. Now she is trying to sell it and the…
Company Signage on an Employee’s Truck
Question Company Signage on an Employee’s Truck This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on September 13, 2021 Have a client who wants to put his company info on a employee’s truck, is that remotely possible? Answer Kathy Cormier: Are you talking signage? An employee can have signage from the business…
Lease Buy Out
Question Lease Buy Out This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on August 4, 2021 I hope this email finds you well and your enjoying summer! I’m running into a situation with a lease buy out. I’ve heard that there are 2 types of leases buy outs one a stamped…
Livery Plate or Commercial Plate
Question Livery Plate or Commercial Plate This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on July 16, 2021 We have a new customer whose policy becomes effective on 07.28, but he has a Livery plate that needs to be changed to a Commercial plate before the underwriter will sign off on…
Blank Checks with RMV
Question Blank Check with RMV This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on July 26, 2021 We wish to thank you for all your help with the registry. We do have a question on what the registry is currently doing. If an insured buys a vehicle from a non-dealer you…
RMV Check Policy
Question RMV Check Policy This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on April 28, 2021 MAIA Bulletin regard RMV checks Thank you for providing this information every week. It is difficult to keep up with all the changes this past year and your Registry news section is so helpful.…
Farm Tractor on the Road
Question Farm Tractor on the Road This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on April 28, 2021 One of our clients, has asked about a Farm Tractor, it goes less than 25 miles an hour and he wants to travel on the Road between his two properties. Is there…
Trailer Proof of Ownership
Question Trailer Proof of Ownership This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on April 26, 2021 As far as we’re aware, the MA RMV requires the prior registration of the seller to register a trailer. Is that always the case? What if that is not available? Is there a…