people in lineUPDATE ON FALL RIVER & NEW BEDFORD RMV LOCATIONS

Starting on May 10, 2021, the Fall River, MA RMV will but be open up for drop-off services. (Go along reading below for more info on drop-off registry services). The New Bedford registry will offer in-person appointments for all types of transactions. For further details on Autumn River or New Bedford registry services, visit the official MA RMV website. You may also trying calling the RMV at 857-368-8000.

UPDATE ON INSPECTION STICKERS:

The Massachusetts RMV announced an extension for expired car inspections due to a nationwide arrangement outage of Applus Technologies (the inspection services vendor). The outage is expected to continue through April 17th. Massachusetts law enforcement has been advised. So if you haven't been able to update your inspection sticker, you now have until May 31, 2021. It'south okay to drive with an expired March or April sticker until then.

Here's the scoop on "other" extensions (for newly-purchased vehicles or vehicles that failed inspection):

  • Vehicles newly-purchased or registered on or after Tuesday, March 23, 2021 should be granted until April xxx, 2021 to obtain an inspection. Newly purchased vehicles must typically be inspected inside vii (7) days of registration.
  • Customers who recently had a failed inspection and are in the 60-day free retest window volition exist afforded one extra twenty-four hours for each day inspection services remain unavailable, but should plan to facilitate their inspection as soon as possible once the system is restored and stations are online.

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Is the RMV open up in Massachusetts? Yes, only with limited admission.

As our Bay State businesses brainstorm to reopen, country officials are nonetheless encouraging MA drivers to stay abroad from RMVs, if possible. The registry is emphasizing that most transactions can either be completed online, or postponed while social distancing guidelines are still in identify. If you are 75+ years old, you do accept the option of making an engagement for a license or ID transaction during designated senior hours (Wednesday mornings at most RMV locations). Visit the RMV webpage to make an appointment, and select a "senior transaction" when prompted. Senior hours will exist extended through March 2021.

For all the latest on Massachusetts' RMV policies, visit the registry's COVID-xix Information page.

Is the RMV open up?

Yes. Certain RMV locations are open for certain "essential" services, but merely if you have a reservation. Walk-in visits are not allowed right now. Use this RMV link to make or cancel a reservation online. The RMV will and so send you a confirmation email that you must show when you arrive.

Below is a listing of the RMV locations that are open to individual MA drivers, by appointment but. (Updated Jan 2021):

  • Boston/Haymarket
  • Brockton
  • Danvers
  • Fall River
  • Lawrence
  • Leominster
  • Martha's Vineyard
  • Nantucket
  • New Bedford – License/ID/Learner's Permit Merely
  • Plymouth
  • Revere – License/ID/Learner's Allow Only
  • South Yarmouth
  • Springfield
  • Watertown – License/ID/Learner'due south Permit Simply
  • Worcester

What are RMV "drib-off" centers? Which transactions can I drib off for processing? And where?

The Massachusetts RMV is now offering drivers the option of dropping off paperwork for certain registration or championship transactions. If you lot're willing to expect at least four business days for processing, you tin skip the online appointment system, and driblet off your materials for the following types of services:

  • Registering and titling a vehicle
  • Transferring a plate to a new vehicle
  • Reinstating a registration
  • Applying for a registration only
  • Transferring a plate between 2 vehicles
  • Registering a previously titled vehicle
  • Transferring a vehicle to a surviving spouse
  • Registration Amendments
  • Plate Cancellations
  • Please Note: Private registration renewals must be done either online, by mail, or via automated phone, and are not eligible for drop-off service.

Drib-off service is available at one of the following Massachusetts RMV locations.  Completed registrations, title applications (RTA forms), supporting documents and driblet-heart forms can be dropped, between 9AM and 4PM at:

  • Boston
  • Braintree
  • Chicopee
  • Greenfield
  • Haverhill
  • Milford
  • N Adams
  • Taunton
  • Wilmington

Afterward dropping off, be prepared to make your payment online. You'll go an email within iv days of your drop off, explaining whatever payment due, along with further instructions.

If you're going this route, make sure your RTA form is 100% consummate and accurate, including a postage from your insurance visitor or insurance agent.

Which transactions are considered "essential?"

Examples of 'essential' transactions include:

  • Obtaining a commercial commuter'due south license or commercial learner'southward permit to assist with the supply concatenation during the State of Emergency proclamation
  • Registering a newly purchased vehicle every bit your master fashion of transportation for employment or obtaining medication and other necessary treatments
  • Transferring your license or registration from some other land for residency requirements.

Examples of 'non-essential' transactions include:

  • Registering a motorcycle as a secondary mode of transportation
  • Registering a secondary automobile or truck
  • Obtaining a Existent ID
  • Registering a boat, utility trailer or camper for recreation purposes.

If you arrive for a reservation and it is unclear if your transaction supports an 'essential service', RMV Management reserves the correct to refuse to process the transaction.

I need help with a nonessential transaction. What should I do?

If you need to renew or reactivate a secondary vehicle (due east.g. a camper, trailer, or motorcycle), the RMV has provided these options. If y'all are a C&South Insurance customer, our team may also be able to aid yous from our in-house registry. Contact your C&South amanuensis for more information.

Is the RMV open for commercial transactions?

Yeah. See the list above for current info regarding walk-in, commercial transactions. You can besides become the latest past visiting the registry's COVID-xix Information folio.

Tin I still go a REAL ID?

If you lot've already renewed your license online (between June 2020 and April 2021), as part of the free upgrade plan that was launched terminal year, annotation that the RMV is now open to honoring those free upgrades. You tin now make an date to get your Real ID. Schedule your upgrade appointment at Mass.gov/RMV.

Keep in mind: the deadline for obtaining a Existent ID (in order to fly domestically or enter certain authorities buildings) has been extended however over again, due to the pandemic. The new borderline is May 3, 2023.  And if you maintain a valid U.s.a. Passport, you may never need the Existent ID at all. For y'all, renewing your Massachusetts license online may exist the easiest solution. Here'south more on who needs a Existent ID and why.

What about other RMV services?

If you're looking to process whatever of the following, you must do so by mail:

  • Inability parking placards/plate (including disabled veterans plates)
  • Tinted glass waivers
  • CDL medical waivers

Practise I still need to pay my vehicle sales tax?

Yes. If your sales or apply tax is non paid on time, y'all will take to pay interest and penalties. Right now sales revenue enhancement must be paid online. Here are the RMV'south instructions on paying vehicle (and trailer) sales tax online.

How tin can I contact the RMV with my specific question?

Yous tin email the RMV with any specific questions past visiting this folio and filling out the appropriate contact class.

Is it prophylactic to visit the Massachusetts RMV?

Bottom line: if you tin can complete your RMV transaction online, y'all should make every effort to do so–rather than adding to the number of people who are physically in/around the buildings.

Meanwhile, land officials have taken steps to ensure the number of people inside the RMV does not exceed the current social distancing recommendations. The eight locations that remain open now practice "enhanced cleaning" practices. These RMVs will also make hand sanitizer stations available.

However have questions? Try contacting a local Massachusetts RMV at 857-368-8000.