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• Do I need to notify the MA RMV if I donate car?

  • Buying and Selling > Car Donation and Gifts

  Donate Car Process You don't really need to tell the RMV about the car donation itself. But, you will need to do something with the license plates - and that involves the RMV.   Before you donate a car, you must remove the Massachusetts plates. You can do a register transfer within seven days of the vehicle donation and use those plates on a recently bought new or used car. If you choose not to do that - or don't have a car to transfer the plates to - you must turn in your plates to the RMV. You can simply hand over the plates at a RMV office. You'll be given a plate receipt, which you can take to a local assessor's office and possibly get an excise tax refund. But, you can also cancel your registration/plates online at the MA RMV online branch, and print your receipt. Or, you can..

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• How do I apply for a new MA drivers license if I am 18 or older?

  • Drivers License > New Renewal Duplicate > Drivers 18 and Older

  The path to your Massachusetts drivers license varies according to your situation; see below for details. New MA Residents Already have a valid driver license from another state? Just take the following with you to the RMV office - there's no need to pass a written or a road drivers license test: One document with your date of birth (such as your original birth certificate, passport, or current license) One document proving you're a MA resident (such as your insurance policy or a utility bill) One document containing your signature (such as your passport, current license, or loan contract) Be sure to take along your out-of-state drivers license. Also, don't forget to notify your car insurance provider about your move, and make sure your insurance coverage meets the..

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• How do I apply for a new MA drivers license if I am younger than 18?

  • Drivers License > New Renewal Duplicate > First Time Drivers and Teen Drivers

  Before you can get your Massachusetts drivers license as a teen, you'll need to get your permit first. MA Drivers Permit You must complete a drivers education course that's been approved by the RMV. During this class, you'll need to accumulate at least: 30 hours of classroom instruction 12 hours of behind-the-wheel training Six hours of back-seat driver training observation You'll need to pass a written test and a vision test at the RMV office; you don't need an appointment for either. Be sure to bring proof of your date of birth (such as your original birth certificate) and know your Social Security number. If you don't have a Social Security number, bring your denial notice and visa, I-94, or passport.  Your parent or guardian must sign the application form,..

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• What documents are required to obtain a new Massachusetts drivers license?

  • Drivers License > New Renewal Duplicate > Drivers 18 and Older

  Although it may not seem that way to you, Massachusetts doesn't require too much documentation to be granted your drivers license - as least compared to many other states. MA Driver License Required Documents You must bring at least three acceptable documents to the RMV office: One document with your date of birth (such as your original birth certificate, learner's permit, passport, or current license) One document proving you're a MA resident (such as your learner's permit, state ID card, insurance policy, or utility bill) One document containing your signature (such as your passport, learner's permit, current license, or oan contract) You'll also need to provide your Social Security number to the RMV official. These are general requirements; additional types of..

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• Do I have to take any written or driving tests to obtain a MA driver license?

  • Drivers License > New Renewal Duplicate > Drivers 18 and Older

  Yes, in most cases. See which category below describes your situation to see what you need to do to get your Massachusetts drivers license. New MA Resident If you recently moved to the state and have a current, valid driver license from your former state, you don't need to take either test. Just proceed to the nearest RMV office with the proper identification. New MA Resident With an Expired License If your license expired within the past 12 months, just follow the instructions above. If it's been longer than a year, you may have to pass the written drivers license test. If it's been over four years, you'll probably need to pass both the written and road exams. All Other MA Residents No matter how old you are, if you're a resident who has never held a license, you'll need to pass the..

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