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Replace your driver's license

If your driver's license has been lost or stolen, you’ll need to replace it as soon as possible. You must have a valid driver's license in your possession to legally drive.
The RMV will mail your replacement driver's license to your mailing address on record with 7-10 days.

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What you need   for Replace your driver's license

The quickest and easiest way is to order your replacement is online.  You will need to provide your:

  • Name
  • Date of birth
  • ID number or last 4 digits of your Social Security Number
  • Payment
  • Email address

Please note: a name change cannot be done online. An in-person visit to a Service Center is required to capture your new signature. You can make an appointment here.

Fees   for Replace your driver's license

Name Fee Unit
Driver's License Replacement Fee $25 each

How to replace   Replace your driver's license

The quickest and easiest way to replace your driver's license is online. You will need your:

  • Last Name
  • Date of birth
  • Driver's license number or last 4 digits of your social security number
  • Email address
  • Applicable fee

Please note: a name change cannot be done online. An in-person visit to a Service Center is required to capture your new signature. You can make an appointment here.

You can call the RMV's Contact Center to request a replacement driver's license.

(857) 368-8000 
From area codes 339, 617, 781, and 857, or from outside Massachusetts

(800) 858-3926
From all other Massachusetts area codes

TTY: (877) 768-8833
For people who are deaf or hard-of-hearing (in Massachusetts)

You will need your:

  • First and last name
  • Date of birth
  • Last 4 digits of your Social Security number
  • Applicable fee

The RMV is not offering replacement licenses at RMV Service Centers at this time. However, if you are a AAA member, you can make a reservation to replace your driver’s license at a AAA location. Visit aaa.com/appointments to schedule your visit.

More info   for Replace your driver's license

If your driver's license will expire in less than a year, you can renew your driver's license instead of replacing it. 

You cannot cancel or return a duplicate license after ordering.

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