Change information on your driver's license or ID card

Visit REAL ID in Massachusetts for more information about upgrading your existing ID to a REAL ID.

Individuals 18 and older will need a REAL ID driver’s license or ID card (or another ID accepted by the TSA) to board domestic flights or enter certain federal facilities.

A Massachusetts REAL ID has a star in the top right corner. A standard driver's license does not.

Address change

By law, you must notify the RMV of a change of address within 30 days of moving. This can be done online, over the phone, or in person.

If you are only changing your address, you can update your information on the RMV's Online Service Center. You are not required to request a new card. If you want a new card to display your new address, it will cost $25 for a replacement.  If you do not want a new card, you can write the new residential address using permanent ink on the back of the driver's license or ID in the area provided.

Name change

Name change requests must be completed at an RMV Service Center. You must schedule an appointment to have your photo taken, your signature captured, and get your new driver's license or ID card. You must complete an application and bring it with you to your appointment.

• If you are applying for a REAL ID driver's license or ID card and your current name doesn’t match the one that appears on your lawful presence document(s), you must prove the legal name change with an acceptable document to qualify.   A marriage certificate, divorce decree, or court document all qualify.
• If you are applying for a Standard driver's license or ID card, you may change your name with no documentation as long as there is no attempt to defraud.

Gender change

If you are changing your gender designation, you must fill out a license or ID card application and schedule an appointment at an RMV Service Center.

Your gender will appear in the 'Sex' field of your credential as either M, F, or X.

Veteran's indicator

Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces who were honorably discharged can choose to have the word "Veteran" printed on their MA license or ID card. The veteran's indicator can be added at the time of your license or ID card renewal or when you order a duplicate permit, license, or ID card. If you want to add the veteran's indicator outside of the renewal period, you can make an appointment to visit an RMV service Center with the required documents.

You will need to present a completed license and ID application and one of the following documents to prove eligibility:

• A DD-214 that indicates honorable discharge; only the long form (full page) is acceptable
• A DD-215 that indicates honorable discharge
• An honorable discharge form

Organ donor

When you apply for a Massachusetts driver's license or ID, you will have the opportunity to become an organ and tissue donor. By registering as an organ and tissue donor with the RMV, you will be entered into the Massachusetts Donor Registry, which is legal consent for donation. You should also share your decision to donate with your family and friends, so they know about your decision to become an organ and tissue donor.

Even if you are currently a registered donor, you still need answer "yes" online or on the application you complete to remain in the donor registry.