2026 Low Number Plate Lottery
June 12, 2026 The 2026 RMV Low Number Plate Lottery begins on Monday, June 15, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Customers can enter the plate lottery online at Mass.Gov/MyRMV. The lottery is online submission only; there is no paper application available. The deadline to enter the lottery is Friday, August 14, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. This…
Appointment Reminder Texts
June 6, 2026 Effective June 14, the text (SMS) messages sent to customers about upcoming Service Center appointments will be changed. These text messages are generated by the Q-Flow system and only sent to customers who opt-in when scheduling appointments through myRMV. The new appointment reminder texts will be sent to customers one week before…
Single Sign-On for myRMV – Launched May 20
May 21, 2026 Effective 5/20: most myRMV individual online account services will require a MyMassGov account to access and complete transactions requiring a login through the myRMV Online Service Center. What Does This Update Mean for You? These updates apply only to individual account users and do not impact business account users or business online services. This update may impact you, your employees, and your customers.…
IRP Service Center Rollout
May 14, 2026 Beginning on May 18, IRP transaction processing will be rolled out to the following RMV Service Centers according to the schedule below. These RMV Service Centers will process all IRP transactions except for renewals. IRP transactions are already available in the Milford, Springfield, and Wilmington RMV Service Centers. Read the…
New Compliance Letter for Out-of-State Residents
April 2, 2026 Effective immediately, a new compliance letter will be issued when a Massachusetts payment default or a failure to appear conviction has been satisfied for an out-of-state resident. This letter will automatically be generated and will be mailed directly to the applicable out-of-state motor vehicle agency to notify them that the obligation has…
Redesigned IRP CAB Card and Decals
March 27, 2026 Effective April 1, 2026, the design of IRP CAB Cards that are mailed to customers will be redesigned. The barcode has been moved to the top of the page to keep room at the bottom for the new embedded decal. There will be two versions of IRP CAB Cards because the ones…
New Pittsfield CDL Skills Test Location
March 20, 2026 Effective immediately, CDL Skills Tests are available on Mondays and Wednesdays at the following new location in Pittsfield: 901 East Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201. CDL Skills Test appointments in Pittsfield can be requested by calling the CDL Booking Line at 857-368-7381. More information on scheduling road tests is available online at www.mass.gov/how-to/schedule-your-road-test.…
Non-Domiciled CLP and CDL Eligibility – New Final Rule
March 16, 2026 The “Non-Domiciled CDL Program” is for customers seeking a Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP) or Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) who are residents of foreign countries (except Canada and Mexico) that have temporary lawful presence in the United States and are living in Massachusetts. On February 13, 2026, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration…
New B2B Job Tracker and Updated B2B Hours
March 9, 2026 A new online Business to Business (B2B) Tracker has been created for RMV business partners, such as insurance companies, dealers, and runners, to track the processing of their pre-staged bundles. This tracker was implemented as a pilot on November 20, 2025, for a small number of dealers and agents. It will be fully implemented…
Online Credit Card Payment Change
March 9, 2026 Effective March 6, the RMV is changing the vendor it uses for processing online credit card payments; the new vendor is Tyler Technologies. Due to this change, customers will need to enter additional information on the payment page prior to entering their credit card information. Note: This is ONLY for online payments…
B2B Webinar Follow-up: New Registration Job Tracker & Process
March 2, 2026 The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) recently hosted two webinar sessions about the new B2B Registration Job Tracker & Process. The B2B Registration Job Tracker & Process, effective Monday, March 9, 2026, is optional. B2B drop-off/pick-up times will also be changing for all locations from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm to…
Commercial and School Pupil Permit Exam Improvements
February 27, 2026 Human Trafficking PSA: To help combat human trafficking, effective February 23, the RMV added PSA content to the beginning of the Commercial Learner’s Permit General Knowledge Exam. It will inform applicants of signs to look for, questions to ask, and how to report suspicious behavior. The RMV worked with Truckers Against Trafficking…
Gender Designation Informational Video
February 20, 2026 Massachusetts law (Chapter 140 of the Acts of 2024) required the RMV to raise public awareness, specifically among youth and young adults, of the ability to get a Gender X marker on their RMV issued credentials. Read the official update here. Registry Questions? Contact Kathy Cormier at 508-634-7353 or [email protected]
Massachusetts 250 Low Number Plate Lottery
February 13, 2026 The Massachusetts 250 Plate, celebrating “250 Years of Independence”, is now the most popular specialty plate in Massachusetts. A special low number plate lottery featuring the Massachusetts 250 Plate will begin on Monday, February 16, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. The RMV is partnering with Mass Lottery to digitize the drawing of the…
Non-Domiciled CLP and CDL Eligibility
January 27, 2026 The “Non-Domiciled CDL program” is for customers seeking a Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP) or Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) who are residents of foreign countries (except Canada and Mexico) that have temporary lawful presence in the United States and are living in Massachusetts. On September 29, 2025, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration…
Massachusetts Buyer Reminder Sheet – Use of Out of State Temporary Plates for Massachusetts Residents – Update
January 23, 2026 The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles has updated the “Massachusetts Buyer Reminder Sheet” and has sent this to all states as a reminder for automobile dealers who may issue temporary registrations for vehicle purchases by Massachusetts residents, and clarifies the use of the out-of-state temporary plate being valid for 10 days no…
Redesigned Section 5 Compliance Decals
January 15, 2026 A Section 5 Compliance Decal is a decal affixed to the inside of the rear window of a vehicle with a Farm, Repair, or Owner Contractor plate to prove that the vehicle is titled and that sales tax has been paid. Starting January 15, 2026, the Compliance Decal will change from a…
Redesigned Disability Placards
January 12, 2026 Effective January 15, the RMV’s Medical Affairs division will begin issuing redesigned Disability Placards (see sample on official update). These newly redesigned placards will enhance accessibility, reduce fraud, and streamline production. Read the official update here. Registry Questions? Contact Kathy Cormier at 508-634-7353 or [email protected]
Revised IRP New and Amend Account Application
January 12, 2026 The International Registration Plan (IRP) New and Amend Account Application (IRP101) has been revised. Changes to the application include the following: Revised the definitions of “Established Place of Business” and “Established Resident of Massachusetts” on page 1 of the Instructions section. The changes are a requirement Read the official update here. Registry…
Electronic Signatures on Titles and MCOs – Temporary Process
December 30, 2025 Effective January 1, 2026, a temporary limited use policy will be implemented for accepting Electronic Signatures (E-Signatures) on paper Certificates of Title and Manufacturer Certificates of Origin (MCOs) submitted by Class 1 and 2 car dealerships to the RMV through the Electronic Vehicle Registration (EVR) program. Read the official update here. Registry…
MA Out of State Temporary Plate Proof of Insurance – Sample Template
December 16, 2025 The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles has approved the use of Out-of-State Temporary Plates for Massachusetts Residents. Attached is a form that agents can use as “Proof of Insurance” for your customers who are purchasing vehicles from Out-of-State. This form can be printed on your agency letterhead. Download the form here. It…
Registry Procedures Manual Update!
December 9, 2025 This online “flipbook” manual is a MUST for every agent who writes MA automobile insurance and deals with the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles! The Registry Procedures Manual (RPM) allows subscribers to utilize keyword searches to find what they need and is automatically updated regularly throughout the year. Check out what’s new HERE.…
Massachusetts Sales Tax Receipts for Out-of-State Residents
December 9, 2025 When an out-of-state resident purchases a motor vehicle from a Massachusetts dealer and takes delivery in Massachusetts, they can be issued a temporary Massachusetts registration for 15 days to enable them to drive the vehicle back to their home state for permanent registration. As part of this process, the customer is required to…
Updated New Jersey Title Stock
December 1, 2025 The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (NJMVC) is implementing the following color and watermark updates to their vehicle title stock paper to more easily verify the authenticity of vehicle titles and reduce the risk of fraud. Read the official update here. Registry Questions? Contact Kathy Cormier at 508-634-7353 or via email at [email protected]
Adding A Logon To eServices Portal
December 1, 2025 Effective November 20, 2025, all eServices Administrators will see updated wording when a web login is added using the eServices Portal. The new wording will remind eService Administrators of the guidelines when adding additional users to their business accounts. Users where Personally Identifiable Information (PII) is available for the following programs must…
Remote Driver’s Education Parent/Guardian Class
October 6, 2025 On September 22, the remote (virtual) option for Driver’s Education classes ended and all classes are now in-person. However, effective October 2, the option for remote classes for the Parent/Guardian class was reinstated. Read the official update here. Registry Questions? Contact Kathy Cormier at 508-634-7353 or via email at [email protected]
Out of State Titles – Revised
October 6, 2025 When a customer is unable to produce their current Out of State Title because it is held by a lienholder, they must present the current Out of State Registration Certificate and any one of the following supporting documents to accompany a Registration and Title Application (RTA): A photocopy of the current Out…
Non-Domiciled CLP and CDL Eligibility
October 6, 2025 “Non-Domiciled” customers are residents of foreign countries who have temporary lawful presence in the United States. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has amended the eligibility and issuance requirements for Non-Domiciled Commercial Learner Permits (CLPs) and Commercial Driver Licenses (CDLs). Read the official update here. Registry Questions? Contact Kathy Cormier at…
Effective Immediately: Out-of-State Temporary Registration Reciprocity
September 8, 2025 In response to feedback from vehicle dealers, the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) has updated the policy regarding the operation of vehicles by Massachusetts residents with out-of-state temporary registration to align with a law change from April 2023. Section 2D of Chapter 90 of the Massachusetts General Laws (M.G.L.) was revised to allow out-of-state residents to…
New Braintree RMV Service Center
September 6, 2025 On Monday, September 22, the Braintree RMV Service Center will move to a new fully accessible location. The new address is 60 Columbian Street (West). The final day at the current location will be Friday, September 19. Read the official update here. Registry Questions? Contact Kathy Cormier at 508-634-7353 or via email…
REMINDER! RTA Acceptance Requirements
August 18, 2025 To ensure that Registration and Title Applications (RTAs) are completed properly and that vehicles are lawfully registered and titled, the RMV and its business partners responsible for registration and title transaction processing have certain requirements, including acceptable insurance stamps. Read the official update here. Registry Questions? Contact Kathy Cormier at 508-634-7353 or…
Out-of-State Titles with Notary Stamps
August 18, 2025 Many states require notarization when reassigning their Certificate of Title (see examples on following pages). Out-of-state titles with notary stamps are acceptable and the RMV does NOT require a copy of the customer’s license. The customer would have already provided their identification to the notary when they got the title notarized. Read…
Massachusetts 250 Plate Delivery Delay
August 8, 2025 Due to overwhelming demand, there is a delay in the delivery of Massachusetts 250 special plates. These plates should be delivered to customers in the mail within 8-10 weeks. Read the official update here. Registry Questions? Contact Kathy Cormier at 508-634-7353 or via email at [email protected]
Driver Retraining Courses Now in Three Languages
August 11, 2025 Customers required to complete a National Safety Council (NSC) driver retraining course due to the accumulation of Three Surchargeable Events (TSE) or more now have the option to take the course in English, Spanish, or Portuguese. Read the official update here. Registry Questions? Contact Kathy Cormier at 508-634-7353 or via email at [email protected]
REMINDER! Recreation Vehicles Cannot be Registered by RMV
July 28, 2025 Small recreation vehicles, recreation utility vehicles, or all-terrain vehicles intended for off-road use cannot be registered by the RMV as motor vehicles and cannot be operated on public ways. Massachusetts General Law defines a “recreation vehicle”, or “off-highway vehicle”, as any motor vehicle designed or modified for use over unimproved terrain for…
Discontinuation of Saturday Public Roster Road Tests
July 28, 2025 Beginning August 2, Saturday public roster road tests will no longer be offered at the following RMV Service Centers. July 26 will be the final day for Saturday public roster road tests. Read the official update here. Registry Questions? Contact Kathy Cormier at 508-634-7353 or via email at [email protected]
Road Tests at Brockton Asiaf and Cambridge Simoni Rinks Ending Effective August 1
July 25, 2025 Effective August 1, road tests will no longer be offered at the Brockton Asiaf Skating Rink or the Cambridge Simoni Skating Rink. The last tests will be conducted there on July 31. Read the official update here. Registry Questions? Contact Kathy Cormier at 508-634-7353 or via email at [email protected]
Vanity Plate Requirements Change
July 18, 2025 Effective immediately, the vanity plate requirements have changed to include the following: Vanity plates must not reference criminal conduct, including but not limited to acts of violence, motor vehicle crimes, or crimes related to use of alcohol, drugs, illegal substances, or weapons. Vanity plates must not be an expression of hate, contempt,…
Lifetime CDL Disqualification Waiver Program
July 18, 2025 Effective July 18, 2025, there will be a new Lifetime Disqualification Waiver Program for drivers disqualified for life from holding a Commercial Driver’s License (due to convictions under M.G.L. Chapter 90F, Section 9(A)-(B), or convictions under paragraphs (b)(1) through (8) in Table 1 of 49 CFR 383.51). Read the official update here.…
New Chelsea RMV Service Center – Revised
July 8, 2025 The Revere RMV Service Center will close permanently on Friday, July 11 at 6:00 p.m. and it will NOT be open on Saturday. Attached is a revised training update with the corrected date. Read the official update here. Registry Questions? Contact Kathy Cormier at 508-634-7353 or via email at [email protected]