Registry News: Service Center Relocation

Registry News: Service Center Relocation

RMV: ATLAS Release 2 Coming Soon

RMV: ATLAS Release 2 Coming Soon The following communication was released this morning by the RMV to business partners concerning the the upcoming Release 2 of ATLAS.

Registry-Focused Round-up at The Big Event 2018

Registry-Focused Round-up at The Big Event 2018 The Big Event 2018 has a number of registry and auto-focused sessions based on our members most frequently asked questions taking place on Saturday, October 27th. MAIA is happy to have the RMV team, including Registrar Deveney, along with MAIA’s in-house expert, Kathy Cormier on the speaking roster.…

RMV: eServices Claims History Walk Through

RMV: eServices Claims History Walk Through There has been some confusion with respect to the viewing of claims in the eServices Portal, mainly with claims which have been reversed by the Board of Appeals.  Due to the confusion, the Merit Rating Bureau has sent the attached document which walks agents through the process.

RMV: New Special Plate – Habitat and Heritage

RMV: New Special Plate – Habitat and Heritage The Habitat and Heritage plate is a new two-year passenger special (PAS) plate. 

Enforcement of USDOT Number Requirement

Enforcement of USDOT Number Requirement The Mass. RMV has issued a Law Enforcement Training Update with respect to the enforcement of the New USDOT Number Requirement, which took effect on September 1, 2018. 

Reminder: More Vehicles Subject to US DOT Numbers – Effective September 1, 2018

Reminder: More Vehicles Subject to US DOT Numbers – Effective September 1, 2018 There has been a change to the Massachusetts State Markings Regulation 540 CMR 2:22 (regulation text below) that will take effect on September 1, 2018 for all commercial motor vehicles that weigh 10,001 lbs. or more used in Intrastate commerce. 

RMV: Updated Identification Documents Checklist

RMV: Updated Identification Documents Checklist The MA RMV has made an updated version of the Identification Documents Checklist available.

RMV: 7D (Pupil Transport) Requirement Changes

RMV: 7D (Pupil Transport) Requirement Changes Beginning October 1, 2018, and continuing over the next three years, changes to school pupil transport (7D) training and vehicle requirements will take effect.  Information about these changes have been sent to pupil transport companies.

RMV: Pittsfield Service Center Changes – B2B

RMV: Pittsfield Service Center Changes – B2B  On August 6, 2018, in an effort to improve customer service to businesses in the Berkshires, a new B2B Center will open within the RMV’s Pittsfield Service Center.

RMV Announces New Website

RMV Announces New Website The Massachusetts RMV (Registry of Motor Vehicles) has moved their website to a new domain. The change in their domain “.gov” comes following the rest of the government agencies of the Commonwealth.

RMV: 2018 RMV Plate Lottery

RMV: 2018 RMV Plate Lottery  

RMV: Changes to the MA State Markings Regulation 540 CMR 2:22

RMV: Changes to the MA State Markings Regulation 540 CMR 2:22  

RMV: New Special Plate – ALS One

RMV: New Special Plate – ALS One The New ALS One Special License Plate is Available for Pre-Order The ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) One plate is a two-year passenger special (PAS) plate.  Proceeds from this plate will fund ALS One Inc.  All pre-ordered plates are being delivered to RMV Service Centers.  After the pre-ordered plates…

RMV: ID Documentation Updates

RMV: ID Documentation Updates The RMV has published updated ID Documentation Requirements for individuals seeking both REAL ID and Standard ID. 

RMV: What You (and your commercial clients) Should Know about the Driver Verification System (DVS) Program

RMV: What You (and your commercial clients) Should Know about the Driver Verification System (DVS) Program MAIA is often asked by members who want to know “what registry information can I share?” and as noted in our recent article “RMV: Registry Records – What Can You Share with Clients” sometimes they are asked to share information…

RMV: REAL ID Answers to common questions about the new document requirements.

RMV: REAL ID Answers to common questions about the new document requirements. The RMV has recently published an updated ask/answer article concerning some of the common questions about the new documentation requirements for driver’s licenses, ID cards, and learner’s permits.

RMV: Registry Records – What Can You Share with Clients?

RMV: Registry Records – What Can You Share with Clients? Federal Driver Privacy Protection Act (FDPPA) The Federal Driver Privacy Protection Act prohibits the release and use of certain personal information from state motor vehicle records.

RMV: Dealer Plates – Issuance and Renewal

RMV: Dealer Plates – Issuance and Renewal There has been a change to the regulations for Issuance and Renewal of Dealer Plates. 

RMV: Limited Term Licenses

RMV: Limited Term Licenses Do you have customers that have a Massachusetts X or A license number? Typically, a person has up to one (1) year to drive in the United States on a valid foreign license as long as they are from one the following countries as listed in in Appendix A of the Massachusetts Driver’s…

RMV: New Driver’s License & ID Card Types

RMV: New Driver’s License & ID Card Types REAL ID & Standard Credentials Will be Offered Starting March 26, 2018 Get to know the difference between the newly offered REAL ID and standard credentials that will be available beginning on March 26th. Remember that current cards will be valid until expiration, but anyone renewing or…

RMV: New Dealer Plate Decal Types

RMV: New Dealer Plate Decal Types Beginning on March 21, 2018, the Section 5 Division of the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) will be issuing two new Dealer Plate Decal types:     

RMV: Information for Runners on Lawful Presence

RMV: Information for Runners on Lawful Presence The MA RMV has provided some guidance to runners with regard to the new requirements concerning “lawful presence”. 

RMV: Lawful Presence Requirement Letter

RMV: Lawful Presence Requirement Letter On March 26, 2018, in accordance with state law, all Massachusetts vehicle and trailer owners unable to present either a driver’s license, a valid Massachusetts ID, or a Social Security Number (SSN), will be required to prove lawful presence in the United States prior to being able to process a…

REMINDER: RMV ATLAS End User Spreadsheet Due Today (3/16)

REMINDER: RMV ATLAS End User Spreadsheet Due Today (3/16) Reminder for insurance agencies that will be accessing RMV data using the ATLAS eServices Portal: You must complete the End User Spreadsheet.

Attleboro Service Center Hours Change

Attleboro Service Center Hours Change Effective March 15th, the hours of the Attleboro RMV Service Center are Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The service center will no longer be closed from noon to 1 p.m.  All other services remain the same in the Attleboro Service Center.

RMV: Change To Payments that Do Not Cover the Full Amount

RMV: Change To Payments that Do Not Cover the Full Amount Payments that Do Not Cover the Full Amount  Effective March 26, 2018:

Changes to RMV’s Southbridge Service Center

Changes to RMV’s Southbridge Service Center Effective March 14, 2018 the Southbridge Service Center will be changing their levels of service.  Previously, two Live Transactions per Q-Matick Ticket all day (unlimited transactions) have been allowed.

Leominster RMV Opens Business-to-Business Center (B2B) on March 14th

Leominster RMV Opens Business-to-Business Center (B2B) on March 14th New Business-to-Business Center (B2B) Opens at RMV Leominster Service Center

Read Up on REAL ID

Read Up on REAL ID Get to know REAL ID – There are New Requirements for Massachusetts  Driver’s Licenses  The following information has been taken from the mass.gov guide to Real ID and should help answer questions about who needs a REAL ID, what is required, and relevant dates.   

ATLAS Training Links Available

ATLAS Training Links Available   ATLAS Training Schedule – Links Available MAIA is helping to spread the word about the RMV’s training schedule for ATLAS. MAIA has been asked to share this information with our members and asks that you please forward this message to all of your colleagues who will access the RMV’s system…

RMV Closure to Take Place March 22nd – 26th

RMV Closure to Take Place March 22nd – 26th   RMV Services & System Access Unavailable from 7 p.m. on March 22 until 8 a.m. on March 26

User Credentials for ATLAS eServices Portal

User Credentials for ATLAS eServices Portal The following communication is from the Massachusetts RMV and is intended ONLY for insurance agencies that will be accessing RMV data using the ATLAS eServices Portal. You may also review the communication as sent from the RMV. 

REMINDER: Sign and Return RMV Access Agreement by March 5th

REMINDER: Sign and Return RMV Access Agreement by March 5th This notice is intended for those who HAVE NOT yet returned their signed Access Agreement. Please see the message below from the RMV regarding signed access agreements for the new ATLAS system. Thank you to those agents who have already returned their agreements. There is no…

RMV Announces Training for ATLAS

RMV Announces Training for ATLAS ATLAS Training Schedule With the rollout of the RMV ATLAS system fast-approaching (March 26, 2018), the RMV has scheduled several tiers of user training over the next 6 weeks. The RMV released an email communication detailing the RMV’s Training Schedule and some Key Dates to be aware of. MAIA has…

Renew in Advance Letters – Reminder

Renew in Advance Letters – Reminder In preparation for the change to documentation required to obtain a license/ID card effective March 26th, a new renewal letter will be mailed early in the week of February 11th. The following customers will receive the letter:

New RMV User Agreement Now Available

New RMV User Agreement Now Available As communicated in last week’s Special Edition of the Registry News, the RMV has released a new user agreement. The new user agreement is being issued in the run up to the launch of Phase I of the ATLAS System; a technology upgrade that will replace the current ALARS…

Special Edition Registry News: New RMV User Agreements to be Sent February 5th

Special Edition Registry News: New RMV User Agreements to be Sent February 5th Updates as of 2/6/18 The RMV has sent a communication to agents which includes the new User Agreement. Agencies that access the RMV, should review this communication and complete the agreement per their instructions.{{cta(‘b0bc00d5-d6a6-4914-9fb3-254390602ded’,’justifycenter’)}} Many agents wrote or called in with questions…

REAL ID – Related Client Letters/Inserts

REAL ID – Related Client Letters/Inserts In preparation for the implementation of REAL ID, the RMV will be mailing new letters and inserts to customers:

Revised Gender Designation Change Forms

Revised Gender Designation Change Forms