Massachusetts registry of motor vehicles license renewal

Who Can Use This Service?

If you are a Maine resident with an active non-commercial license, motorcycle license, motor driven cycle restricted license, or a Maine ID card, you may use the service to process a renewal or replacement of your driver’s license or ID card.

NEW! A Maine resident with an active non-commercial Real ID license or Maine ID card that has been lost or destroyed, may also use this service to apply for a duplicate Real ID license or ID card.

During the process you may also:

• Change your address.
• Update your hair color, height, or weight.

What you will need

• Your Social Security Number
• A valid credit card (Visa or MasterCard)
• A Printer

Some roadblocks to processing your transaction online may be resolved by phone; please contact us at 624-9000 x 52114 if:

• You have not provided proof of legal presence to the BMV.
• There is no hair color recorded on your Maine driver’s license or ID card.
• You receive an error message after attempting to use the online service stating that you need to provide proof of legal presence or evidence of Maine residence.

Did you know most driver’s license suspensions can be resolved by phone?

If your privilege to operate a motor vehicle is suspended or revoked, and you would like to process a renewal or replacement of your non-commercial driver’s license online, please contact us at 624-9000.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: If you receive an error message during the online process pertaining to the address on your credential or proof of citizenship or legal presence, please contact us for available options. For additional information regarding driver’s licenses and identification cards, please visit: https://www.maine.gov/sos/bmv/licenses/index.html

You will have to visit a BMV office or mobile unit location if:

• You hold a driver's license from another state.
• You wish to renew your existing Real ID driver’s license or ID card, or apply for a Maine REAL ID driver's license or ID card for the first time.
• You hold a commercial driver's license.
• You changed your name since your last renewal.
• You have developed a medical condition or an existing medical condition has changed since your last renewal.
• You wish to remove a restriction to corrective lenses.
• You are not a U.S. citizen.
• You require a vision examination. For information on when a vision examination is required, please visit: https://www.maine.gov/sos/bmv/licenses/vision.html

Online services are provided by a third party working in partnership with the State of Maine. The total amount you pay includes funds to develop, maintain and enhance the State's official web portal, Maine.gov, and Maine.gov online services like this one. For additional information on renewing or replacing your driver's license or Maine ID Card, please visit the BMV website at: http://www.maine.gov/sos/bmv/licenses/renewal.html

Questions about this Service? Contact the Bureau of Motor Vehicles at: (207) 624-9000 Ext: 52114 or email

Registration Renewals on Site    

You can renew your Massachusetts registration on-line. To process this transaction, you will need your RMV-2 renewal card, which should be marked Ins Stamp Not Needed. Your vehicle must be insured to renew your registration. 
Please read the RMV’s instructions on the Registration Renewal web pagecarefully before renewing your registration.

Vehicle Registration plates

Applying for a Vehicle Registration
The above link is to a web page which explains the RMV’s procedures and required documents to register a newly acquired vehicle. This also includes procedures for re-registering a previously registered vehicle, amending your registration, or converting an out-of state registration.

Allows you to request a duplicate
registration for most plates. 
The fee for this transaction is $25.

Amending a Registration

You may amend your registration by mail or in person. 
You will need to get a completed Form (RMV-3), with the changes you request from your insurance agent.
Replacing Lost,Stolen or Illegible Plates 
Replacement plates may be ordered from an RMV branch or over the phone (617-351-4500 or 800-858-3926). The fee is $10 per plate. For additional details go to the Replacements Plates page on the RMV's web site.

You need to carefully review the Massachusetts Salvage Title Regulations before you can drive or register a salvage vehicle. 
Use the below link to our Salvage Title Information page to help you get started.  But remember, the Mass. DOT / RMV makes the ultimate determination of the steps you need to follow. For further information, go to the Salvage Title Information Page

Accident Reporting

You should file a report if you’re the operator of a vehicle involved in a crash where the damage to any one vehicle or property is over $1000, or if there is an injury to any person, even if a police officer was on the scene. 
You should file the report within 5 days of the date of the crash. 
go to Accident Report Forms

The RMV (Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles) Home Page is located at http://www.massrmv.com/ 
or contact the RMV Customer Service if you have any questions.

Driver's License Renewals

Massachusetts Driver Licenses are valid for 5 years and expire on your birthday. Give yourself a present and check your driver's license before your birthday, so you have time to renew it before it expires.

Renew Your Driver's License on line: 
You may be able to renew your Class D or Class M Mass. Driver's License on-line. Go to the the RMV license renewal web site to see if you are eligible to renew on line. That way your renewed license will be mailed to the address the RMV has on file for you. If you need to change your address, do that first.

If you do change your address, wait until you receive confirmation from the Registry that the change was successful before you attempt to renew your driver's license online.

Change your Address
This transaction allows you to request a change in your address. You should receive an email from the RMV within 48 hours confirming your change of address request. 
Only individuals can change an address on-line. Business entity address changes can only be done at a Registry of Motor Vehicle branch office.  Click on this link to change online or you can contact the RMV for details on their address change requirements.

Title Transactions

Title Corrections - Affidavit of Correction
This form may be used in some limited instances when there is a mistake in the assignment of a title. Contact the Registry of Motor Vehicles or your insurance agent for details on allowable the use of this form. 
Duplicate Titles
If the original title has been lost, stolen or mutilated, you may apply for a duplicate.
Corrected Titles
If any information is incorrect on the title, you may submit the corrected information and request a corrected title.

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