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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.

For purposes of identification and licensing, the Massachusetts RMV issues driver's licenses. Different driver's licenses can be used to operate different classes of vehicles. The most common is the passenger (Class D) license, which allows you to legally operate a passenger vehicle, van or small truck.

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Top tasks

Renew your REAL or standard passenger (Class D) or motorcycle (Class M) driver's license  Apply for a Class D (passenger) learner's permit  Massachusetts identification (ID) requirements 

All other tasks

Schedule your road test  Change information on your driver's license or ID card  Change your address with the RMV  Replace your driver's license  Transfer your REAL or standard out-of-state driver's or motorcycle license to Massachusetts   Transfer your REAL or standard out-of-state learner’s permit to Massachusetts  Replace your Class D, M, or Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP)  Transfer your driver's license from a foreign country  Cancel your scheduled road test  Reinstate your driver's license  Check the status of your driver's license or Massachusetts ID (Mass ID)  Pay your road test and/or driver's license fees  Register as an organ donor at the RMV 

What you need to know

Road Test Information  Foreign driver’s license  Driving in Massachusetts on a Foreign Driver’s License  Junior Operator License (JOL) requirements  Driver's license renewals and replacements for military and their spouses/dependents  Automatic Voter Registration   Medical standards for passenger (Class D) and motorcycle (Class M) driver's licenses  Veteran Status Licenses and Specialty Plates  Address Confidentiality Program (ACP) 

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