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RMV Services at AAA
If you're a AAA member, you can do your most common RMV business at a AAA location.
New to Massachusetts?
Welcome to Massachusetts! Find information here to transfer your driver's license, ID card, or learners permit to a Mass credential. Also, if you have a vehicle, find out how to transfer your registration/plates to Mass plates.
Register and Title Your Vehicle
To drive in Massachusetts, a vehicle and trailer needs to be properly registered with the RMV, and the vehicle owner must have a legally acquired title.
Passenger (Class D) Driver's Licenses
If you are a Massachusetts resident (or even a non-resident), you must have a valid driver's license to operate a motor vehicle on any public road, highway, or other way permitting access to the public.
Disability Plates and Placards
Through Medical Affairs, the RMV issues special license plates and placards to people with disabilities who meet certain medical qualifications.
RMV Forms and Manuals
All the forms, manuals, and applications you need for RMV transactions
Commercial Driver's Licenses (CDL)
Class A, B, and C licenses, known as commercial driver's licenses (CDLs), allow you to operate large vehicles, like trucks and buses.
RMV-issued Identification Cards
If you do not have a Massachusetts driver's license, the RMV can issue you an official identification card: Massachusetts ID or Massachusetts Liquor ID. They do not extend any driving privileges.
Suspension Hearings
You can find information on the RMV's suspension hearing, appeal, and reinstatement processes below.
Driving and other violations
The RMV has the authority, in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws and the Code of Massachusetts Regulations, to suspend/revoke your learner's permit or driver's license/right to operate. The RMV can also suspend/revoke your vehicle registration.
Traffic Tickets
Find out what you should do if you get a traffic ticket and what the court process is like.
Alcohol and Drug Suspensions
This section provides the Registry of Motor Vehicles' policies related to alcohol or drug suspensions/revocations.
Motorcycle (Class M) Driver's Licenses
A motorcycle driver's license (Class M) allows you to operate a motorcycle.
Vehicle Registration
Find out what you need to renew, amend, or replace your vehicle registration and/or license plates.
Military and Veteran RMV Information
The RMV makes certain exemptions from regular procedures and waives certain fees for military service members, veterans, and their spouses/dependents.
Tips for RMV Success
Review these tips to be successful at the RMV - either online or in-person.
RMV Professional Certifications & Credentials
The RMV works with business partners to make sure that our roads are safe and drivers are properly credentialed to operate vehicles.
Medical Standards Related to Driving
The RMV's Medical Affairs department is primarily responsible for setting agency policies and procedures regarding physical qualifications for driver's licenses.
Registry of Motor Vehicles PRR
Learn how to request public records from the Registry of Motor Vehicles.
RMV Records Requests
The RMV maintains records on driving histories, as well as motor vehicle crashes and vehicle registration and titles. You can apply to request copies of some publicly available information.
Merit Rating Board (MRB)
The Merit Rating Board (MRB) maintains operator driving records consisting of traffic law violations, at-fault and comprehensive insurance claim records, and out-of-state driving records.
Vehicle Certificate of Title
Find out what you need to obtain a duplicate, change information, or check the status of a vehicle's Certificate of Title.
Salvage Vehicles and Titles
If a vehicle sustains more damage than it is worth, it is considered a total loss and becomes considered salvage.
Section 5 - General Registrations
Learn how to apply for, renew, amend, or cancel a farm, dealer, owner-contractor, transporter, and repair plates.
International Registration Plan (IRP)
IRP is a registration agreement among states of the U.S., the District of Columbia, and provinces of Canada. IRP is a program for licensing commercial vehicles traveling in 2 or more IRP jurisdictions.
Massachusetts Vehicle Check
Find a nearby inspection station or registered emissions repair shop.