RMV Update – 2022 Plate Lottery
RMV Update – 2022 Plate Lottery The 2022 RMV Plate Lottery began on Friday, July 8, 2022 at 5p.m. Customers can enter the plate lottery online using the myRMV Online Service Center. The lottery is online submission only; there is no paper application available. The deadline to enter the lottery is Friday, September 2, 2022 at 5p.m.…
Road Tests Returning to Pre-Pandemic Locations
Road Tests Returning to Pre-Pandemic Locations Road Tests will return to the following RMV Service Centers beginning the week of June 21, 2022. Tests have not been available here since before the pandemic. Easthampton (Class D only) – Tuesdays and Wednesdays Martha’s Vineyard (Class D and M) – Tuesdays only Southbridge (Class D only) –…
Replacement Credentials Due to Printing Defect
Replacement Credentials Due to Printing Defect Idemia (the card manufacturer for the RMV) recently manufactured and mailed 53,680 license/ID cards with a printing defect. This issue affected certain license/ID cards for transactions processed online or in service centers between April 9th and May 15th. Replacement credentials have been printed and mailed to affected customers. An insert…
IRP Renewals Expire the end June
IRP Renewals Expire the end June Your IRP customers can now renew their plates online through the RMV IRP Portal. The following link has step by step instructions on how your customers can use the portal if they have an existing log in or need to sign up for a log in: https://atlas.massrmv.com/Portals/54/Docs/AtlasR2Training/IRP%20Renewals%20through%20the%20IRP%20Portal.pdf Existing e-Service Portal…
Registration Decal Shortage
Registration Decal Shortage Due to a supply chain issue with the RMV’s vendor that produces their ‘24’ registration decals, beginning April 27th, there will be a delay in mailing registrations to customers who renew online or by mail. Instead of their registration and decal being mailed in 7-10 business days, it will take a little…
Revised Road Test Application and Information Sheet
Revised Road Test Application and Information Sheet Beginning Monday, May 2nd, all applicants for a Class D Road Test will need to bring their own vehicle that meets the RMV’s requirements. As a reminder, the use of face coverings is strongly encouraged, but not required, for all vehicle occupants during the road test. The Class D…
Special Salvage Inspection Requirement
Special Salvage Inspection Requirement The RMV has determined that a number of vehicles were issued a Certificate of Title that should have contained a “Salvage” brand and the vehicle should have undergone a Salvage Inspection prior to being registered. Beginning April 22, 2022, these vehicles had a Special Salvage Inspection Requirement added to their ATLAS…
Road Test Program – Face Covering Guidance
Road Test Program – Face Covering Guidance Affective 4/19/22 – The TSA is no longer enforcing a mask mandate. Therefore, effective immediately, the use of face coverings is strongly encouraged, but not required, for examiners, applicants, and sponsors during road tests. Sufficient mask supplies exist, so Road Test Examiners may continue to offer masks to…
7D½ Vehicles Cannot Be Registered with SPN Plates
7D½ Vehicles Cannot Be Registered with SPN Plates 7D½ vehicles are used exclusively to transport vocational school students to and from a job site. Massachusetts law (540 CMR 2.04(3)) has been changed to prohibit 7D½ vehicles from being registered with School Pupil (SPN) plates. The vehicles can be registered with a personal Passenger Plate or,…
Can Car Dealers Solicit Consumers For Insurance? We Need Your Help…
Can Car Dealers Solicit Consumers For Insurance? We Need Your Help… The answer is NO. However, they can refer an insurance agency/agent. We have received many complaints about dealers soliciting insurance as part of the vehicle purchase. The dealer may in fact refer a consumer to an agency. The purchase of the vehicle or vehicle financing…
Revised Class D or M Road Test Application
Revised Class D or M Road Test Application The Class D or M Road Test Application (RDT103) has been revised. Section D (the Certification and Signature of Applicant section) has been modified to include the following sentence: Acts or attempts by the applicant, sponsor, driving school, or any other individual associated to the applicant to influence the…
Spanish Version of 7D Exam
Spanish Version of 7D Exam Effective March 11th, the School Pupil Transport (7D) Exam is available in both Spanish and English through the Automated Testing Stations (ATS) in RMV Service Centers. Applicants can choose which language to take the exam in. The 7D exam is offered at all full-service RMV Service Centers during regular business…
Acceptance of Scanned or Faxed Copies of the RTA
Acceptance of Scanned or Faxed Copies of the RTA In March 2020, the RMV temporarily amended the proof of insurance policy with the understanding that insurance companies and agents may select to work remotely, or stop in-person visits to their offices. This policy change has been extended indefinitely. READ THE FULL UPDATE HERE. FOR REGISTRY-RELATED…
CDL Medical Certificates Extension – March 2022
CDL Medical Certificates Extension The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has issued an additional waiver for CDL Medical Certificates (DOT Medical Cards). Certificates that expire between February 28, 2022 and April 14, 2022 will expire on April 15, 2022. The RMV has updated customer records in ATLAS. Affected customers will receive an email informing them…
Insurance Stamps Not Required For Moped Registration Renewals
Insurance Stamps Not Required For Moped Registration Renewals Some RMV customers have received Registration Renewal (RMV-2) Forms that state that insurance stamps are required for their moped registration renewals. This is incorrect; mopeds DO NOT require proof of insurance. These moped renewals can be completed online or by mail. If customers ask, please let them…
Mass RMV Warns to Beware of Text Phishing Scams
Mass RMV Warns to Beware of Text Phishing Scams The RMV issued a reminder on social media regarding text phishing scams and wanted customers to remember these few things if they were to ever encounter one. The RMV does not send unsolicited requests for personal and/or contact information to customers by text. Any communication by…
Revised Schedule of Fees
Revised Schedule of Fees The Schedule of Fees (REV200) has been revised. The new version includes all the new special plates that have recently been released, such as Striped Bass and Registered Nurse. The new version is dated January 2022 and is available online. Please begin using this version immediately and recycle/destroy any copies of the previous…
Faded Inspection Stickers
Faded Inspection Stickers 2023 inspection stickers issued between January 1 and January 5, 2022 may appear faded on a vehicle’s windshield due to a printing issue. Vehicles that have these stickers have passed the annual inspection. Applus Technologies (RMV’s vendor) has provided new stickers to dealers and inspection stations and will provide outreach to affected…