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Proof of Residency Documents from the Same Source

Proof of Residency Documents from the Same Source To apply for a REAL ID drivers’ license or ID card, a customer must present two documents to prove Massachusetts residency.  There has been some confusion on whether these two documents can be from the same source.  This training update serves as a clarification on the RMV’s…

New Online Inspection Station Complaint Form

New Online Inspection Station Complaint Form   A new online Inspection Station Complaint Form (www.mass.gov/forms/inspection-station-complaint-form) has been created. Customers can use this form to electronically submit a complaint about an inspection station. It can be accessed from both the RMV website (www.mass.gov/rmv) and the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) website (www.mass.gov/dep). The online form was…

Automatic Extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS)

Automatic Extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS)   The federal government has advised the RMV that individuals from several countries have had their lawful presence in the United States automatically extended because they were given temporary protected status (TPS). Due to the nature of the extension, a new lawful presence document, such as a new…

Expanded Salvage Title Processing Locations

Expanded Salvage Title Processing Locations If an owner or insurance company wants to keep a vehicle that has been declared a total loss, it’s necessary to obtain a salvage title. Beginning April 22, salvage title applications will be processed in an expanded number of RMV Service Centers. In addition to Quincy RMV Headquarters and the…

“Non-Domicile” CDLs

“Non-Domicile” CDLs   “Non-Domicile” customers are residents of foreign countries who have temporary lawful presence in the United States. Beginning April 25th, “Non-Domicile” Massachusetts Commercial Driver’s Licenses (CDLs) can be issued to customers with temporary lawful presence from most foreign countries (except for Canada or Mexico). “Non-Domicile” customers will need to meet the same identification…

ATLAS Focus Group April 2019 Update

ATLAS Focus Group April 2019 Update Big changes are afoot at the MA Registry of Motor Vehicles. In November 2019, Release 2 of the ATLAS system will go live, and new Registration and Title form will be replacing the current RMV-1 and RMV-3. And you’ll be glad to know that agents’ interests are being well…

Summary of Changes in the New MA Driver’s Manual

Summary of Changes in the New MA Driver’s Manual The English version of the new (03/2019) MA Driver’s Manual is now in the RMV warehouse and will soon be distributed to all RMV Service Centers, and will also be available on the RMV website (www.mass.gov/rmv). The new version has a purple cover and features an…

Leominster AAA Office & RMV Services Move to New Location

Leominster AAA Office & RMV Services Move to New Location

Drivers Can Now Use Specialized Features on Road Tests

Drivers Can Now Use Specialized Features on Road Tests

Policy on Outdated Residency Documents at Return Visit

Policy on Outdated Residency Documents at Return Visit If a customer applying for a REAL ID or Standard credential presents valid proof-of-residency documents upon their initial visit to a Service Center or AAA location, the residency requirement has been met for the duration of the open issuance in the system.  If the customer cannot finish…

RMV Issues New Registration Form for Motorized Bicycles (Mopeds)

RMV Issues New Registration Form for Motorized Bicycles (Mopeds)

RMV Overpayment Process

RMV Overpayment Process

MA RMV Recruits Focus Group For New ATLAS Program

MA RMV Recruits Focus Group For New ATLAS Program

NEW Massachusetts License and ID Issuance Number Format Changes Effective 11/13/2018

NEW Massachusetts License and ID Issuance Number Format Changes Effective 11/13/2018

Registry News: Magnetic Signs Are Acceptable on Commercial Vehicles

Registry News: Magnetic Signs Are Acceptable on Commercial Vehicles

Registry News: New Danvers RMV Service Center Opens 10/29/18

Registry News: New Danvers RMV Service Center Opens 10/29/18

Registry News: Revised Law Affects Foreign Driver’s Licenses in MA

Registry News: Revised Law Affects Foreign Driver’s Licenses in MA As of July 2018, licensed drivers from any foreign country may operate a motor vehicle in Massachusetts, as long as they meet the requirements.  

Registry News: New October Passenger Plate Mask

Registry News: New October Passenger Plate Mask Effective November 2018, a new plate mask will be used for October passenger plates. The new plate mask will consist of two numbers, followed by one letter, followed by three numbers.  The last number will be 0 (zero).  The letters I, O, Q, and U will NOT be used. …