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Press Release  Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) Implementing Further Extensions to Expiring Licenses, Permits, Motor Vehicle Inspection Stickers, and Passenger Plate Registrations

For immediate release:
4/15/2020
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BostonThe Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) is announcing today it will be implementing further extensions to the renewal timelines for expiring motor vehicle inspection stickers, passenger plate registrations, professional credentials, and licenses and permits, including Commercial Driver’s Licenses and Commercial Driver’s License Permits (CDLs / CLPs).

While the RMV has previously announced 60-day extensions for most credentials, passenger plate registrations and inspection stickers expired or expiring in March and April, today’s action will apply the same 60-day extension to those expiring in May. Those with March 2020 expirations impacted by the first 60-day extension, will have an additional 60-day extension applied.

These additional extensions under Governor Charlie Baker’s declaration of a State of Emergency the week of March 9th, replicate the ongoing measures the RMV is taking to reduce the need for customers to physically visit an RMV Service Center or one of its business partners’ facilities, allowing for ‘social-distancing’ by decreasing non-essential travel and customer volume.

The new changes to expiration extensions are now in effect as follows:

  • All non-commercial driver’s licenses, ID cards, and Learner’s Permits that expire in May 2020, will now expire in July 2020 and do not need to be renewed at this time. This extension will also apply to those whose expired March 2020 credential was already extended by 60 days. The specific expiration date typically coincides with an individual’s birth date. Customers holding a license marked “Limited-Term” that has expired or will expire between March 1 and May 31, 2020 should visit Mass.gov/RMV for more information and to check the validity of their credential.
  • All Commercial Driver’s Licenses (CDL) and Commercial Driver’s License Permits (CLP) that expire in May 2020, will now expire in July 2020 and do not need to be renewed at this time. This extension will also apply to those whose expired March 2020 credential was already extended by 60 days. The specific expiration date typically coincides with an individual’s birth date. The RMV also recently introduced an online renewal option for CDL holders if they are self-certified in the Non-Excepted Interstate (NI) category for medical certification.
  • In accordance with updated guidance from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), all CDL Medical Certificates expiring between March 1 and April 30, 2020, will also now not expire until June 30, 2020 and do not need to be renewed at this time. Extensions to CDL Medical Certificates are intended to prevent license downgrades and elective medical visits, as well as alleviate demand on medical providers, during the State of Emergency.
  • The annual motor vehicle safety and emissions inspection stickers that expire on May 31, 2020 will now expire on July 31, 2020. This extension will also apply to those whose expired March 2020 inspection sticker was already extended by 60 days. Annual motor vehicle inspection stickers typically expire on the last date of the month. While automotive repair and maintenance facilities continue to remain open as “essential services” and inspection stations may operate at their discretion, these annual inspections do not need to occur at this time.  
  • All passenger plate registrations that will expire in May 2020, will now expire in July 2020. This extension will also apply to those whose expired March 2020 passenger plate registration was already extended by 60 days. Registration renewals can continue to be performed online at Mass.Gov/RMV during this time. Customers seeking to do so in-person will not be able to make an appointment and should delay their visit to a Service Center at this time.
  • Professional credentials for School Bus Certificates, School Pupil Transport Licenses (7D), Inspector Licenses, Inspection Station Licenses, Driving Instructor Licenses and Driving School Licenses that expire in May 2020, will also now be extended for 90 days after the State of Emergency is lifted and do not need to be renewed at this time.

A summary of newly announced (in bold) and existing extensions are included in the chart below. For the most up-to-date information on RMV extensions and other service and COVID-19 response measures, visit https://www.mass.gov/info-details/rmv-covid-19-information.

Credential

Current Expiration Date

New Expiration Date

Class D, M, and DM Licenses & Permits
March 2020 Expiration

May 2020

July 2020

Class D, M, and DM Licenses & Permits

April 2020 Expiration

June 2020

N/A

Class D, M, and DM License & Permits
May 2020 Expiration

May 2020

July 2020

Commercial Driver's Licenses, Permits (CDL / CLP)

March 2020 Expiration

May 2020

July 2020

Commercial Driver's Licenses, Permits (CDL / CLP)
April 2020 Expiration

June 2020

N/A

Commercial Driver's Licenses, Permits (CDL / CLP)
May 2020 Expiration

May 2020

July 2020

CDL Medical Certificates

March & April Expiration

June 30, 2020

N/A

CDL Medical Certificates

May Expiration

May 2020

June 30, 2020

Passenger Plate Registrations
March 31st Expiration

May 31, 2020

July 31, 2020

Passenger Plate Registrations

April 30th Expiration

June 30, 2020

N/A

Passenger Plate Registrations
May 31st Expiration

May 31, 2020

July 31, 2020

Inspection Stickers
March 31st Expiration

May 31, 2020

July 31, 2020

Inspection Stickers

April 30th Expiration

June 30, 2020

N/A

Inspection Stickers
May 31st Expiration

May 31, 2020

July 31, 2020

All Motorcycle Inspection Stickers

Annual May 31st Expiration

June 30, 2020

N/A

Professional Credentials

March 10-March 31st Expiration

90 days after State of Emergency Lifted

N/A

Professional Credentials

April 2020 Expiration

90 days after State of Emergency Lifted

N/A

Professional Credentials
May 2020 Expiration

May 2020

90 days after State of Emergency Lifted

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    Visit the RMV's Online Service Center for over 40 transactions that can be completed online and skip the trip to the RMV.
    An appointment-only reservation system is being implemented for certain necessary and required in-person transactions at the RMV’s ten open and operating Service Centers. These essential transactions include certain Commercial Driving License (CDL) transactions and certain new registrations. Appointment reservation times will be available on a rolling basis up to three business days in advance. Select the “Make or Cancel a Reservation” option below.
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