Types of Identification cards: Mass IDs and Liquor IDs

The RMV issues ID cards for customers who do not have a driver's license: a Massachusetts Identification (Mass ID) card or Liquor ID card.

Mass ID

The RMV can issue a Mass ID to people who do not have a Massachusetts driver's license. A Mass ID looks like a driver's license, but it does not extend any driving privileges. A Mass ID is an official form of identity, signature, and age in Massachusetts.

To obtain a Mass ID, you must meet the following requirements:

• You are at least 14 years of age.
• You do not hold a valid driver's license in any jurisdiction.
• You are a resident of Massachusetts.

Learn more about applying for a Mass ID.

This is MASS ID

Liquor ID

The RMV can issue a Liquor ID to people who do not have a Massachusetts driver's license. A Liquor ID looks like a driver's license, but it does not extend any driving privileges. A Liquor ID is an official form of identity, signature, and age in Massachusetts.

To obtain a Liquor ID, you must meet the following requirements:

• You are at least 21 years of age.
• You do not hold a valid Massachusetts driver's license.
• You do not have to be a Massachusetts resident.

A Liquor ID expires 5 years from the date it was issued. Learn more about applying for a Liquor ID. 

This is a Liquor ID