Registry News – October 30, 2019
Registry News – October 30, 2019 How to Prepare for a Massachusetts Salvage Inspection Once a salvage-titled vehicle has been repaired to a safe operating condition, it must pass a vehicle salvage inspection before the vehicle can be registered and legally driven. And before a salvage inspection appointment can be made, customers must obtain…
ATLAS R2 Training Videos for Insurance
ATLAS R2 Training Videos for Insurance ATLAS R2 will launch on November 12, 2019 and all vehicle services will be added. The Registry of Motor Vehicles has sent notice to all their company partners on how to navigate the ATLAS system, including specific training videos for insurance carriers and agents. You may want to take…
MA-Registered Trailers May Need a Pseudo VIN
MA-Registered Trailers May Need a Pseudo VIN As of November 12, 2019, the MA RMV requires commercially used trailers that are subject to annual inspections to have a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). If such a trailer does NOT have a VIN, it will have a “Pseudo VIN” assigned by the RMV, which will be printed…
ATLAS R2 Update: No RMV System Access Veterans Day Weekend!
ATLAS R2 Update: No RMV System Access Veterans Day Weekend! The MA RMV reports that the transition to ATLAS Release 2 (R2) and concurrent shutdown of the ALARS system is on track for its November 12, 2019 launch date. However, in order to complete the system conversion, there will be NO RMV system access from 6:00…
Licenses for Customers with “A” or “G” Visas
Licenses for Customers with “A” or “G” Visas Individuals with “A” or “G” visas typically have diplomatic or consular immunity. If they do have immunity, they are not eligible to obtain a license from the Massachusetts RMV; they can only obtain one from the U.S. Department of State.
Watch These RMV ATLAS R2 Training Webinars!
Watch These RMV ATLAS R2 Training Webinars! Kathy Cormier, MAIA’s Member Relations Advocate and all-around Registry guru, has secured permission from the MA RMV to share their ATLAS Release 2 training webinars with MAIA members! A lot of changes are coming down “The Pike” when ATLAS R2 launches on November 12th. These recordings from the…
Preview of New RMV Forms for ATLAS Release 2
Preview of New RMV Forms for ATLAS Release 2 The much-anticipated Release 2 of the RMV ATLAS system will take effect on November 12, 2019. As you may recall, ATLAS Release 1 rolled out in March 2018 and included all the license services. ATLAS Release 2 will be bringing over all the registrations, titles, owner…
Changes Coming for Vehicle Valuation & MSRP Data Access via RMV
Changes Coming for Vehicle Valuation & MSRP Data Access via RMV The RMV’s current operational system (ALARS) provides insurance companies and agents access to Vehicle Valuation and Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) data from the National Dealers Association (NADA) via a screen and guest function. However, when the RMV completes its transition to ATLAS Release…
Applications Open for New Striped Bass License Plates
Applications Open for New Striped Bass License Plates The Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF) and MA Environmental Trust (MET) are collecting applications for the new Striped Bass Conservation specialty passenger plate. Once they receive enough orders (at least 750), they’ll deliver the orders to the Registry of Motor Vehicles and the plates will be printed.…
Reckless Driving Violation Surcharge Points Increase
Reckless Driving Violation Surcharge Points Increase MAIA and all Carriers have received the following notice from the Merit Rating Bureau regarding increases to the surcharge points applied to reckless driving violations under two ATLAS violation codes. The changes may have implications for your insureds who have these violations on their record.
Lawful Presence – Valid Length of Stay
Lawful Presence – Valid Length of Stay To be eligible to obtain a driver’s license or ID card, a customer who is a non-U.S. citizen must have been granted lawful presence in the U.S. for at least 12 months (a valid length of stay).
MAIA Registry Procedures Manual July 2019 Updates
MAIA Registry Procedures Manual July 2019 Updates As many of you know, MAIA produces a wonderful resource to help agencies navigate the complex world of the MA RMV: The Registry Procedures Manual. Available by subscription and updated twice a year, the comprehensive digital manual puts the ever-changing rules, regulations, and forms from the MA RMV…
Proof of Citizenship/Lawful Presence and Name is not an Exact Match
Proof of Citizenship/Lawful Presence and Name is not an Exact Match If a customer applying for a REAL ID presents a document for Proof of Social Security Number (SSN) with a name that does not exactly match the name on the document presented as Proof of Lawful Presence, the SSN document can be accepted in…
Reminder: No License Renewals/Reinstatements after Two Years Without Active License
Reminder: No License Renewals/Reinstatements after Two Years Without Active License Class D & M driver’s licenses cannot be renewed or reinstated after a customer has been without an active license for two years or more for any reason. This could be because the license expired, was suspended/revoked, or was surrendered.