Massachusetts Becomes Second State To Offer Electric Vehicle License Plates
May 2, 2012 – Massachusetts is the second state in the U.S. to now offer “EV” license plates.
Secretary Nee Gets His “Veteran” Drivers License
April 26, 2012 – Veterans’ Services Secretary Coleman Nee got his new Veteran’s Designated license this week at the RMV.
Robbery of RMV Records at Lawrence Branch
April 17, 2012 – On Wednesday April 4, 2012 the personal records of customers were stolen from the RMV.
New RMV-Bruins Raffle Agents Should Let Their Insureds Know About
April 2, 2012 – A New RMV – Bruins Foundation License Plate Raffle is until May 4, 2012.
The Array of Veteran and Military Plates That The RMV Can Offer Your Insureds
FEB. 28, 2012 – The wide array of Veteran and Military Plates available for your insureds from the RMV.
Update – RMV Budget Fact Check
FEB. 8, 2012 MassDOT Secretary and CEO Richard Davey responds to assertions that RMV services will be cut as a result of Governor Patrick’s Fiscal Year 2013 budget.
Governor Patrick’s Budget Proposes Cuts To The RMV
STATE HOUSE, BOSTON, JAN. 25, 2012…..Gov. Deval Patrick on Wednesday proposed a $32.3 billion annual state budget plan that calls for $730 million in new savings from government-funded health care programs and would eliminate 300 jobs, close a Norfolk prison with 330 inmates, and generate …Read More
New Federal Regulation Includes New Self-Certification Requirement for Commercial Drivers in Massachusetts
Under the new Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulation all of Massachusetts 180,000 licensed commercial drivers, commercial permit holders and new commercial license applicants will be required to self-certify themselves based upon the “…type of commerce they engage in, interstate or instrastate, and whether or …Read More
New Free Designation For MA Veterans
Beginning in January 2012, the RMV will now offer Massachusetts veterans the option to have the word “Veteran” appear on their driver’s license or ID card. Agents should be aware that there will be no cost to their insureds who would like to get this …Read More
RMV and AAA Announce Latest Partnership in Saugus
In other RMV News, the Registrar Rachel Kaprielian made an appearance at the AAA branch in Saugus along with AAA Southern New England President and CEO Mark Shaw to announce the newest MassDOT/AAA partnership to offer Registry services. The AAA branch in Saugus will now …Read More
2011 RMV Manuals Now Available Electronically
MAIA announced last week in its Registry News that the RMV had released the 2011 Edition of the RMV Driver Manual. Agency Checklists just wanted to let you know that the following manuals are now available in their electronic reader format. The printed editions are …Read More
RMV Moving to Five-Year License Renewal in November
Agents, the RMV wants to remind everyone that November will be the beginning of a five-year license renewal cycle that began in 1991, replacing the previous four-year cycle. As a result, the number of license renewals is expected to increase by 50% and to stay …Read More
RMV & AAA Enter Into New Partnership on The Cape
From the Registry: MassDOT’s Registry of Motor Vehicles Division today launched license and registration renewals at AAA’s South Dennis branch in its latest partnership with AAA Southern New England. The program is part of RMV’s focus on enhancing customer service by expanding service options and …Read More
RMV Announces Winners of Low Number Plate Lottery
The 2011 Low Number Lottery Plates were announced last night. The RMV says that a pool of just under 6,000 applicants vied for the coveted Massachusetts license plates. As Agency Checklists mentioned to agents yesterday, this is a great opportunity for you to connect with …Read More
An Easy, Affordable and Annual Opportunity for Agents to Connect with Their Auto Insurance Clients
On Friday, the RMV announced that it will be holding its annual Low License Plate Lottery on Tuesday, September 13 on Dan Rea’s “Nightside” program on WBZ-AM 1030. You can tune in starting at 8pm. As the RMV explained Applicants in this year’s drawing will …Read More
RMV and The Republic of Korea Enter into Reciprocal Agreement for Driving Licenses
On August 18, 2011 MassDOT RMV entered into a reciprocal agreement with the Republic of Korea to convert valid Korean licenses, equivalent to a Class D, to Massachusetts Class D licenses. Here are the procedures as outlined by the RMV: Upon conversion, the Korean license …Read More
The New MassDOT Secretary & CEO
Governor Patrick announced yesterday that Richard Davey will succeed Jeff Mullan as the new MassDOT Secretary & CEO. Mr. Davey will take charge of the Department of Transportation on September 1st when Secretary Mullan returns to Foley Hoag to resume his law practice. Since March …Read More
The Merit Rating Board Moves in with the RMV
As of July 1st, 2011 the Merit Rating Board is now a part of the Registry of Motor Vehicles. The Merit Rating Board maintains the operator driving records for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts which includes traffic law violations, at-fault and comprehensive insurance claim records and …Read More
RMV Now Offers Expanded Hours at Several of its Branches
MassDOT recently announced that it will now be offering expanded services hours at several of its busiest branch locations. The RMV says that the expanded hours will provide an earlier service option to customers and will reduce wait times throughout the course of the day. …Read More
RMV Responds With Free Duplicate Licenses & IDs
Recognizing the extent of the damage that the early June tornado has had on Central and Western Massachusetts, the Registry of Motor Vehicles announced today that it will be offering free duplicate driver’s licenses or Massachusetts IDs to those residents in the storm-affected areas needing …Read More