Public Comment Period on Proposed Amendments to 540 CMR 2.06, Requirements for Driver (Operator) Licenses, Learner Permits and Identification Cards

Notice is hereby given pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, § 2-3, that the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, Registry of Motor Vehicles Division (“RMV”) will accept public comment concerning the following regulatory action:

Amend 540 CMR 2.06, Requirements for Driver (Operator) Licenses, Learner Permits and Identification Cards, to implement An Act Relative to Work and Family Mobility, St. 2022, c. 81, which takes effect on July 1, 2023.

The proposed regulatory action will create an additional option for individuals submitting certain identity documents who were never issued a Social Security Number to meet the requirements to obtain a Massachusetts standard driver’s license.

Written comments will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on May 19, 2023. Written comments must be submitted by email or postal mail to the following address:

Email: Kimberly.A.McDonald@dot.state.ma.us

Postal Mail: Kimberly McDonald, Deputy Chief Counsel Registry of Motor Vehicles
10 Park Plaza
Suite 3510
Boston, Massachusetts 02116

A copy of the above-listed regulations may be obtained by contacting Kimberly McDonald at the above address or email address.

MassDOT may adopt a revised version of the proposed action taking into account relevant comments received and any other practical alternatives that come to its attention.

For accommodation or language assistance requests, please contact MassDOT’s Chief Diversity & Civil Rights Officer by phone at (857) 368-8580, TTD/TTY at (857) 266 0603, fax (857) 368 0602 or by email to MassDOT.CivilRights@dot.state.ma.us. Requests should be made as soon as possible, ideally at least five business days before the close of the public comment period.