A traffic accident or DUI can result in license suspension.
Fortunately, you will be able to reinstate your driving privilege in this case. You should check the status of your Massachusetts driver’s license first. It’s completely free in Massachusetts.
Here’s what you need to provide to check your driver’s license status:
- Your name
- Date of birth
- The number of your Mass ID or driver’s license
- Social Security Number (SSN)
Check the Status of Your MA Driver’s License Online
Today, you can easily check your MA license status online with a few simple clicks. The same is true for Massachusetts ID (Mass ID). That can save you the hassle of waiting on hold. Another benefit of checking the status online is that it minimizes the room for error when providing your information.
Any legal obligation or outstanding charge associated with your driver’s license can be checked online. Moreover, you’ll be able to check whether you must visit the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) personally or your license can be renewed online. Whatever the case, you will be required to submit your Social Security Number, driver’s license (or Mass ID number), DOB, and name.
In addition, you can also get insight into outstanding obligations (if any) and the expiration date of your driver’s license. You will be able to find out options for the upcoming renewal (both online and in-person) from the comfort of your home.
Check the Status of Your Driver’s License by Phone
You can check your Massachusetts driving record by calling the RMV. Get in touch with customer service and their representatives will let you know your current status. There is also a TTY service geared toward deaf people.
Listed below are things you should provide to obtain your license status by phone:
- Your name
- Date of birth
- The number of your Massachusetts ID or driver’s license
- Social Security Number (SSN)
How to Reinstate a Driver’s License in Massachusetts
Once your license suspension runs out, you’ll have to attend a hearing to get your driving privilege back. Keep in mind that there’s a reinstatement fee. It can go from $100-$1200, depending on the severity and nature of violations.
Taking a written exam and a road test is often required in case of suspension periods longer than 2 years. If your license is suspended for less than two years, you’ll only need to pass DMV written exam.
However, before driving again, you might be required to take some classes and courses, including:
- State Courts Against Road Rage course
- MA Driver Retraining Program, and
- Alcohol and drug classes
Request a Driving Record Massachusetts
Driving records provide comprehensive insights into the driving career of the license holders. These records include both civil and criminal driving offenses in addition to administrative and discretionary suspensions. If you want to request it for someone else, you will need a third-party request for personal information.
In Massachusetts, there are two types of driving records:
- Unattested public driving records (for personal or informational purpose), and
- True and attested public driving records (for official or court purpose)
Here are the fees associated with different types of driving records and purposes:
- Certified Driving History Fee – $20
- Personal Driving History Fee – $20
- Public Driving Record: True and Attested Fee of $20
- Public Driving Record: Unattested Fee of $8
You can request a copy of your driving record online or by mail.
Request a Driving Record By Mail
For this purpose, you will have to complete and send the Public Driving Record Request Form to this mailing address:
Registry of Motor Vehicles
Court Records Department
PO Box 55896
Boston, MA 02205
Be sure to submit a money order or check as well. Note that it takes about 14 days for driving records to get processed in Massachusetts.
Request a Driving Record Online
Here’s a list of things that should be provided when requesting a driving record online:
- First and last name
- Date of birth
- The number of learner’s permit or driver’s license
- Social Security Number (SSN)
- Email address
- Applicable fee
If you request the driving record for someone else, you will also need to provide the requester’s information in addition to the things listed above.
Unattested Public Driving Records
These driving records are primarily intended for informational and personal purposes. To obtain an Unattested Public Driving Record, you need to pay $8.
True and Attested Public Driving Records
These records are used for court and official purposes. They contain the signature of the Registrar and are mailed together with explanatory cover letters. Please note that only the record holder can receive this type of record. It comes with a fee of $20.
Request Personal Information in RMV Records
Do you want to request a registry record for a third party? As a requester, you will be required to prove that you have eligibility to see the record. To get access to required identification and eligibility details, you need to submit Request personal information in RMV records.
Once you’ve completed the request form, you will be given a notarized signature of the license owner whose personal info you seek out. In case a local, federal, or state agency wants to access an RMV record, they have to follow the above-mentioned protocols or get a subpoena.