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RMV: New Guidelines for Fleet Registration Renewals

RMV: New Guidelines for Fleet Registration Renewals The end of the year is peak season for registration renewals, and the Mass. Registry has released important new guidelines to help ensure that your Fleet Renewal transactions will be processed on time. The guidelines include detailed submission procedures, mailing and drop-off times, and reminders for making sure…

Dual-Rear-Wheel Pickup Trucks May Not Need Commercial Plates

Dual-Rear-Wheel Pickup Trucks May Not Need Commercial Plates A change in the law has eliminated the requirement that all vehicles with five or more wheels on the ground have commercial plates. This is good news for the customer who owns a pickup truck with dual rear wheels strictly for personal use — they can now get passenger plates…

New Hours of Service at Quincy RMV Headquarters

New Hours of Service at Quincy RMV Headquarters Effective Monday, October 15, 2018, the business hours at the Quincy RMV Headquarters will change as follows: Service Counter: Open Monday – Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Previously open until 5:00 p.m.) IRP Transactions: Available until 3:00 p.m. (Previously available until 4:00 p.m.)

Reminder: Proof of Residency Documents

Reminder: Proof of Residency Documents A reminder that the address printed on a document presented for proof of residency must always match the customer’s current address which will be printed on the issued credential.

REAL ID Update: Documents Not Acceptable for REAL ID

REAL ID Update: Documents Not Acceptable for REAL ID The Department of Homeland Security has advised that the Re-Entry Permit (I-327) and Refugee Travel Document (I-571) are NOT acceptable for the issuance of a REAL ID:

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