Updated Company Auto Insurance Filings – March 2023
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.
Seven New Learner’s Permit Exam Languages
Effective March 16, Class D and M Learner’s Permit Exams are available in seven new languages. These exams will be available through the Automated Testing Stations (ATS) in RMV Service Centers (appointment required) or online at Mass.Gov/RMV. Read the full update here.
Change to ID Requirements for Registration
Effective Friday, December 23rd, out-of-country driver’s licenses are no longer acceptable as a form of identification for customers applying for a motor vehicle or trailer registration. The only exception is driver’s licenses from Canada, which are still acceptable. Any transactions submitted on December 22nd or earlier will still be processed with out-of-country licenses as the…
Out-of-State Registrations and Titles with a Massachusetts Address
Effective immediately, the RMV will require additional documentation for OOS registrations and/or OOS titles that contain a Massachusetts address. These transactions can only be processed in RMV Service Centers. The Title Division will review and determine whether the documentation provided is sufficient to register or title the vehicle in Massachusetts. Read the full update here.…
Crash Data System Replacement
Effective February 21, the Crash Data System, including the online Crash Report Request Transaction, has been replaced with a new system. Customers can once again request crash reports online after this was temporarily unavailable during the switchover to the new system. The replacement system will optimize the acceptance, maintenance, and accessibility of Massachusetts crash reports. Read the…
REVISED! Vanity Plate Application
Business entities cannot request vanity plates through the Online Service Center. Therefore, the Request for Vanity Plates will continue as was previously announced. However, it has been revised, and effective February 21, it can ONLY be used by business entities. View the Revised Vanity Plate Application here. Read the full update here. Questions? Contact Kathy Cormier at 508-634-7353 or…
myRMV Homepage Changes
Effective Thursday, February 16, the myRMV homepage will be redesigned, and the layout will be more streamlined. The box for each section will have up to three links. If the section has more than three transactions, a “More” option will display at the end; this will take the customer to a full list of transactions for…
Vanity Plate Application
Effective February 21, vanity plates can only be requested through the Online Service Center on Mass.Gov/RMV. The paper (mail-in) Request for Vanity Plates (document REG104) will be discontinued and removed from the website and Print on Demand. Please recycle/destroy any printed copies you have on that date. Read more. Questions? Contact Kathy Cormier at 508-634-7353 or via email at [email protected].
System Replacement Coming
The Crash Data System, including the online Crash Reports Portal, is being replaced over the next few weeks. The replacement system will optimize the acceptance, maintenance, and accessibility of Massachusetts crash reports for an overall improved customer service experience. During the migration process, the RMV is temporarily pausing the processing and accessing of crash reports and the online…
Emailing the FID Department
Effectively immediately, all FID correspondence should be emailed to the FID direct email box. Please do not fax or send emails to personal email addresses. The FID email is [email protected] – This email box is monitored and will result in a quicker response. Read more here. Questions? Contact Kathy Cormier at 508-634-7353 or via email at [email protected].
7D Medical Forms Completed by Physician Assistants
Effective immediately, physical exams for school pupil transport (7D) license applicants can be conducted by physician assistants in addition to physicians and nurse practitioners. The Medical Form for a School Pupil (7D) Driver Certificate or a School Bus Driver Certificate (VSC109) has been revised to indicate that it can be completed by physician assistants. The revised application has a date…
Updated Forms
The following forms have been updated to reflect the changes regarding foreign license holders receiving a MA registration: +Attached is the revised version of the RTA. Fields D4, D6, and D8 were changed to allow information on licenses, IDs, SSNs, passports, and consular IDs. +Attached is the revised version of the RTA Instruction Guide. Questions? Contact…
Voter Registration Changes
Effective January 1, 2023, the VOTES ACT requires the RMV to remove the “opt-out” for voting from the driver licensing application. Applicants that wish to opt out may contact their town/municipality directly. Information on all eligible applicants will automatically be sent to the Secretary of the Commonwealth (SoC) for voter registration. The option to decline to…
New RMV Service Center Services Handout
New RMV Service Center Services Handout A new handout called RMV Service Center Services (document LIC118) has been created. This handout contains information on which RMV transactions require an appointment, which can be processed in an RMV Service Center without an appointment, and which cannot be processed in RMV Service Centers. View the handout HERE. Please…
Moped Expiration Decal Change
Moped Expiration Decal Change Moped registrations/plates are valid for two years and expire on the last day of March. Currently, moped expiration decals are issued with the format MONTH YEAR (example: MAR 23, MAR 24). Beginning with moped registrations/plates expiring in March 2025, we are switching to the standard expiration decals that are used for…
Full Term Credentials for Asylees and Refugees
Full Term Credentials for Asylees and Refugees Customers whose SAVE check returns a status of Asylee or Refugee are considered to have permanent lawful presence and will be eligible for full-term (5-year) credentials (all classes) beginning October 13, 2022. Previously, these customers received a one-year card. A change has been made to ATLAS to allow…
RMV ‘Get Ready” Service Streamlines Registration & Title Transactions
RMV ‘Get Ready” Service Streamlines Registration & Title Transactions The RMV is offering a ‘Get Ready’ web service that allows users to start registration and title transactions online. Get Ready cuts down on the data entry process, significantly reduces the time at the registry and eliminates inconvenient, frustrating clerk rejections. The service sends the Agent-entered…
Change of Utility Truck Body Style Code
Change of Utility Truck Body Style Code Effective September 15th, the ATLAS body style code of Utility Truck was changed to SUV (sport utility vehicle). This is because most vehicles given this code are more accurately described as SUVs. Vehicles that previously would have been given the body style code of Utility Truck, but are…