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Online Crash Report Request Transaction Restored

January 12, 2024 The ability to request a copy online of a Police Crash Report has been restored. The amended process supports changes to our data-sharing policy and access to the RMV systems to comply with the Work and Family Mobility Act that went into effect on July 1, 2023. Read the full update here.…

Updated Company Auto Filings – January 2024

January 9, 2024 MAIA periodically visits the Division of Insurance to collect the latest information about each company’s private passenger automobile insurance rules, rates, and forms filings.  Recent changes and updates are presented here. Questions? Contact Kathy Cormier at 508-634-7353 or via email at [email protected].

Revised Veterans’ Plate Application

January 8, 2024 The Navy Branch of Service Decal that customers can select for Veterans’ Plates has been redesigned to match the current emblem of the United States Navy. The Application for Veterans’ Plates with Branch of Service Decal or Flag Image (REG105) has been revised. The Navy decal was updated on the application. The revised version…

Revised IRP New and Amend Account Application

January 8, 2024 The IRP New and Amend Account Application (IRP101) has been revised to include additional instructions. A new Required Documents section (Section F) has been added; please review this new section and understand that these are the only acceptable documents. Read the full update here. Questions? Contact Kathy Cormier at 508-634-7353 or via email…

Road Test Changes

January 2, 2024 Effective yesterday, January 2, 2024, road test changes will take place at Franklin, Pittsfield, and Holyoke locations. View the specific changes for each location here. Questions? Contact Kathy Cormier at 508-634-7353 or via email at [email protected].

New York Title or Lien Status Report Form

January 2, 2024 The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has recently implemented a new Title or Lien Status Report (Form MV-913). This form can be presented to prove that a lien has been satisfied. The original New York title must also be presented. The title issuance date on the MV-913 must match the issuance date…

IRP Job Aid & Supplement Applications

December 6, 2023 Due to changes in how data is entered into an IRP transaction, the IRP Supplement Application has been updated. The new application has been posted to the RMV website and is also linked for you here. Please begin using this revised application today. Questions? Contact Kathy Cormier at 508-634-7353 or via email…

Saturday Hours Ending in Pittsfield

November 20, 2023 The final day for Saturday hours at the Pittsfield RMV Service Center will be November 25. It will be closed on Saturdays beginning on December 2. Pittsfield will continue to have weekday hours of 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and will also add additional appointments on Mondays. Read the full update…

Notice of Appearance of Counsel Form

November 20, 2023 Effective November 20, 2023, in order for an attorney to view or receive a customer’s record and to represent a customer in Driver Control Unit (DCU) Hearings, DCU will require a Notice of Appearance of Counsel form (DCU150). This form, also referred to as an NOA form, must have the applicable portions filled…

Free Replacement Plates After Failed Inspections

November 20, 2023 Effective immediately, when a customer requests a replacement plate (online, by phone, or in a service center) because their vehicle failed an inspection due to a damaged plate, the replacement plate will be free. ATLAS will automatically check for failed inspections and set the fee to zero if it finds a failed inspection…

Road Tests at Quincy Headquarters

November 7, 2023 The RMV’s Quincy Headquarters (25 Newport Avenue Extension) will open for road tests on Monday, November 6. Class D Road Tests will be offered Monday to Friday from 8:45am to 5:15pm. Customers will be directed to back into the dedicated, signed Road Test parking spaces in the parking lot (located near the marked…

Data Privacy and System Changes per AGO

October 17, 2023 Effective October 12, 2023 – Changes to System, Processes and Forms. The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) is formally notifying you about the Attorney General’s Office (AGO) emergency data privacy regulations – in response to Work and Family Mobility Act (WFMA) – and the changes to RMV processes, forms, and systems which must be implemented…

Revised Crash Report Request Form

October 10, 2023 The Request for a Crash Report form has been revised due to Work and Family Mobility Act requirements. A photocopy of the requestor’s license/ID is now required with the form. Crash Reports are no longer considered public records. The revised Crash Report form (CRASH101) has a date of “0923” in the lower right…

Revised History Search or Photocopy Request Form

October 10, 2023 The History Search or Photocopy Request Form (previously called the Title History Search or Photocopy) has been revised due to Work and Family Mobility Act requirements. A photocopy of the license/ID of the requestor is now required with the form. Additional transactions have been added to the History Search or Photocopy Request Form. This…

New Road Test Locations

October 10, 2023 The following new road test locations will open the week of October 9. These new locations will not offer any transactions other than Class D Road Tests. *DCR Location Weekday Hours – The public schedule will reflect the specific days of the week customers are able to schedule in DCR locations. Due to driving…

New CDL Road Testing Standard

October 10, 2023 Effective October 10, 2023, the RMV will begin administering commercial road tests using the new American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA) modernized testing standard. Any applicant who is scheduled for or taking a full CDL Skills Exam on or after October 10 should be prepared to test on the new modernized…

Revised Driving Record and DPPA Forms

October 3, 2023 Due to the Work and Family Mobility Act (WFMA), many RMV records request documents have been revised. Attached is a training update with the details of the change. The revised Driving Record Request form and the Request for Personal Information RMV Records (DPPA) are posted on mass.gov. Questions? Contact Kathy Cormier at 508-634-7353…

Revised Registration and Title Application

October 2, 2023 The Registration and Title Application (TTLREG100) has been revised. The changes are as follows: The option “Apply for a non-resident short-term registration” was added to the “I want to” section at the top of the form. Several fields were enlarged to provide more space for customers to enter information. The Registration and Title…