The RMV will send your new Mass ID to the mailing address on record in 10 - 14 business days. If you have not received it after 30 days, contact the RMV.
Learn how to renew a REAL or Standard Mass ID in Massachusetts.
- This page, Renew your REAL or Standard Massachusetts ID (Mass ID) , is offered by
- Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles
Renew your REAL or Standard Massachusetts ID (Mass ID)
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The Details
What you need
If you are renewing a Mass ID, you have the option of upgrading to a REAL ID. To upgrade, you will have to go to an RMV service center.
If you already have a REAL Mass ID or you want to renew your standard Mass ID, you can complete the process online. Limited-term driver’s license renewals require an in-person visit.
Beginning May 7, 2025, every air traveler aged 18 and older will need a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or identification card, or another TSA-acceptable form of identification, for domestic air travel and to enter certain federal facilities.
A REAL ID in Massachusetts has a star in the top right corner. A standard Mass ID does not.
Visit REAL ID in Massachusetts for more information.
Note: If you renew your Mass ID before your 21st birthday, you will receive a vertical ID with the words "Under 21" printed on it. If you renew your ID on or after your 21st birthday, you will receive a standard horizontal ID without "Under 21" printed on it.
Fees
REAL Mass IDs and standard Mass IDs are good for 5 years and cost $25.
Note: IDs can be issued for less than 5 years, depending on the duration of an applicant’s lawful presence in the U.S. In these cases, the fee will be prorated, based on how long the license is valid and cost $5 a year
| Name | Fee | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts ID Card Fee | $25 | each |
How to renew
- You can use the RMV's Online Service Center to renew your Mass ID or REAL Mass ID online. You do not have to go to a service center if you have a full-term Mass ID. The cost is $25.
- Visit the Online Service Center to complete your renewal.
Schedule an appointment at an RMV Service Center to complete your renewal in person.
If you are an AAA member, you can make a reservation to renew your ID card at a AAA location. Visit the AAA website to schedule your visit.
Downloads
Open PDF file, 629.75 KB,
License and ID Application
(English, PDF 629.75 KB)
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Standard Mass ID Documents Checklist
(English, PDF 228.85 KB)
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