Many Licenses, Registrations, and Deadlines for Other Credentials Have Been Further Extended
As we have done throughout the COVID-19 crisis, we want to keep Massachusetts drivers aware of any updates with the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV). To allow for social distancing by decreasing travel and customer volume, the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) has implemented further extensions to the renewal timelines for:
- expiring motor vehicle inspection stickers,
- passenger plate registrations,
- professional credentials, and
- driver’s licenses and learner’s permits, (including Commercial Driver’s Licenses and Commercial Permits (CDLs / CLPs).
For your convenience, we have outlined the expiration extensions below.
Driver’s Licenses and ID cards, (including Commercial Driver’s Licenses CDLs)
Any Driver’s licenses and ID cards including CDLs that expired or will expire in March, April and May 2020 will now expire in September 2020 and do not need to be renewed at this time. Driver’s Licenses and ID cards that will expire in June have been extended until October 2020, those expiring in July have until November 2020, and those that will expire in August have been extended until December 2020.
Learner’s Permits, (including Commercial Learner’s Permits (CLPs)
Learner’s permits including Commercial Learner’s Permits (CLPs), that expired or will expire in March, April, and May 2020 will now expire in December 2020. Learner’s Permits that will expire in June, July and August will also be extended until December 2020. This extension allows additional time for permit students and driving schools to complete in-car instruction and a road test when those functions are authorized to restart safely.
- Road tests for Commercial Driver’s Licenses are still be conducted during the state of emergency. Massachusetts State Police manage CDL road tests, and require anyone taking a CDL road test to bring and wear a face covering during the entirety of the road test.
Inspection Stickers
Commercial and non-commercial, Annual motor vehicle safety and emissions inspection stickers that have expired or will expire in March, April, and May 2020 have been extended until July 31, 2020. No additional extensions will be applied and inspection stations are open at their discretion.
Passenger License Plate Registrations
All passenger license plate registrations that have expired or will expire in March, April, and May 2020 have been extended until July 31, 2020. The Registry of Motor Vehicles has also applied a 30 day extension to registrations that expire in June, which will now expire on July 31, 2020. Registration renewals can continue to be performed online at mass.gov/rmv during this time.
Important Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) Reminders:
The RMV is open for appointments supporting essential transactions only.
- Since March 27th, the RMV has enforced a strict “no walk-in policy” at its 8 open Service Centers in Massachusetts.
- Click here for definitions of essential and non-essential appointments.
- Appointments for essential transactions, must be made online prior to visiting an RMV location, at Mass.Gov/RMV
- Prior to beginning any new transactions, visit http://www.mass.gov/rmv. The RMV (Registry of Motor Vehicles) offers over forty transactions that can be completed online.
- Complete details on all of the extensions above and any not mentioned, as well as additional informaiton on RMV services can be found by clicking here.
We’re Here for You
Throughout the COVID-19 crisis, the Registry of Motor Vehicles has issued many updates in efforts to assist Massachusetts drivers and comply with Governor Baker’s Emergency Declaration. We understand these updates may be difficult to keep up with and that extended wait times are frustrating. Your McSweeney & Ricci Account Manager can provide answers to your questions and will guide you through any registry transactions and procedures. During these challenging times and always, we are committed to providing the highest level of service to our clients.
Please feel free to contact us and we will be happy to assist you in any way possible.
Ways to Reach McSweeney & Ricci:
- Call (844) 501-1359
- Email your Account Manager directly by using the first letter of first name/last name and @mcsweeneyricci.com (for example: jurquhart@mcsweeneyricci.com)
- Email Us at mrireception@mcsweeneyricci.com
- Contact Us via our website
- Live Chat with us on our website
