Mass State Inspector License Renewal

/ Comments off

Renewing Your Driver's License in Massachusetts

The RMV determines when all remaining licensing requirements are met, collects the appropriate fee and issues an inspector license (with photo ID) to qualified candidates. Inspector licenses, which are valid for one year, are mailed to new inspectors. Initial Inspector Training Fees Fees for initial training courses are: Non-commercial: $157.50. To renew your inspector license, you can submit your application online. You will receive a recertification notice with instructions from the training office on how to complete your training online. If you have commercial inspection certifications, you will need to complete classroom hours and a hands-on practical demonstration. How to Become a Certified Mobile Vehicle Inspector (State Car Inspector Certified) in Massachusetts Automotive technician jobs include mobile vehicle inspectors. Learn how to do car checks in Massachusetts take an online inspector initial training.

Before your Massachusetts driver's license expires, you need to renew it through the MA Department of Transportation (DOT) Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV).

You cannot drive in Massachusetts without a valid driver's license. On this page, you'll find information on how to renew your driver's license in person and online.

  • If you need to renew your Massachusettscommercial driver license (CDL), please see our Renewing Your MA CDL page.
  • If you need to renew your MA identification card, please see our guide to Identification Cards in Massachusetts.

Massachusetts REAL ID Licenses

Mass State Inspection License Renewal

The Massachusetts RMV has begun issuing federally-compliant REAL ID driver’s licenses in addition to standard driver’s licenses. Beginning October 2020, the REAL ID will allow you to continue using your license for domestic travel and entry into federal and military buildings—a standard ID will no longer suffice for these activities.

You can choose to receive a REAL ID or standard license upon renewal—details are outlined below. For more, visit the state's guide to REAL IDs.

When to Renew Your MA Driver License

Your Massachusetts drivers license is valid for 5 years at a time and expires on your birthday.

The MA RMV will mail you a renewal postcard to remind you before your driver's license expires, but it's still important to keep track of the expiration date on your MA driver's license yourself.

Your renewal eligibility and requirements differ based on whether your license is currently:

  • Valid.
  • Expired.
  • Suspended.
  • Lost, damaged, or stolen.

You cannot renew your license if you have:

  • A suspended or revoked license.
  • Unpaid:
    • Parking tickets.
    • E-Z Pass violations.
    • Excise tax.

Whether you renew your license in person or online, you will receive a temporary drivers license that is valid for 30 days to use until you receive your new card in the mail. If you haven't received your license, you can check the status of your renewal by contacting the Massachusetts RMV.

cross-platform, free and open source 2D CAD. cross-platform, free and open source 3D CAD. As of 2019, no AutoCAD release is listed for purchase on the Mac App Store.See also. cross-platform, free and open source 3D CADReferences. Autocad version 2014.

Valid Driver's License

If your Massachusetts driver license is valid, you can renew it:

  • Up to 1 year before it expires.
  • Within 1 year after it expires.

You can renew it in person or online. You cannot renew your Massachusetts driver's license by mail.

NOTE: If you have any outstanding Massachusetts RMV fees, tickets, violations, or child support payments, you cannot renew your MA driver's license until you pay them.

If you renew your MA drivers license before your 21st birthday, you will receive a vertical card that displays the words “Under 21.'

Expired Driver License

If your MA driver's license has been expired for less than 1 year, you can still renew it as per normal.

If it has been expired for 1 year or longer, you cannot renew it. You will need to show the same information you would need if you were applying for a new license.

For more information, please see our page on applying for an adult (age 18+) license or applying for a teen license.

Suspended Driver's License

If your MA driver license is suspended, you'll need to pay a reinstatement fee before you can renew with the Massachusetts RMV.

Depending on the type of suspension and offense, fees can range from $100 to $1,200.

For more information, please see our page on Suspended Licenses in Massachusetts.

Lost, Stolen, or Damaged Driver License

If your MA drivers license is lost, stolen, or damaged, you can still renew it online if you have your driver's license number.

You can renew in person at a MA Registry of Motor Vehicles office if your digital image is on file.

If you need to request a replacement driver license, please see our guide to Replacing a Lost License in Massachusetts.

NOTE: Do NOT drive in Massachusetts without a valid driver's license.

Renew Your MA Driver's License

Online Renewal

Even if you are not eligible for an online renewal (see below), you can still begin your renewal online. You'll be able to complete your application and print a list of required documents to bring to your local MA Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) office to complete your renewal.

Upgrading to a REAL ID license?

If you currently hold a standard driver's license and plan to get a REAL ID upon renewal, you MUST renew in person in order to show the necessary identity documents. This is a one-time requirement.

If you begin your renewal online, you will be provided with a barcode to present at the RMV office. This barcode will allow the RMV to pull up all the information you provided online. You are still required to bring ALL of your documents with you when you visit the RMV.

You are NOT eligible to renew your MA drivers license online if you:

  • Have not established lawful presence.
  • Do not have a Social Security number (SSN).
  • Need to change your name.
  • Are 75 years old or older.
  • Hold a CDL.
  • Have unpaid EZ-Pass violations, parking tickets, or excise tax.
  • Are requesting your first REAL ID Massachusetts Driver's License.
  • Have a REAL ID Massachusetts Driver's License marked 'Limited Term.'
  • Have already renewed online for your previous renewal*.

You will need a new photo if your current photo is 14 years old or older or taken before your 21st birthday. You may only renew online once in 15 years.

To renew your MA driver license online, visit the Massachusetts RMV Online Services website and:

  • Choose the type of license to be renewed.
    • Only Class D, M and D/M can be renewed online.
  • Provide your:
    • Full name.
    • MA driver license number.
    • Social Security number (SSN).
    • E-mail address.
  • Provide payment for the renewal fee (see the “Fees to Renew Your MA Driver License' section below).

If your license renewal cannot be completed online, you will be given information on what you will need to bring to the RMV to renew in person.

Your renewed MA driver's license will be mailed to the address you have on file within 10 days.

In-Person Renewal

To renew your MA driver's license in person, visit your local Massachusetts RMV office or AAA members can renew at some AAA branches in Massachusetts and bring:

  • A completed Driver’s License, Learner’s Permit or ID Card Application (Form LIC100).
  • All required identity documents for your preferred license type, including proof of your:
    • U.S. citizenship or lawful presence/ date of birth (1 document).
    • Residency—varies based on your chosen license:
      • Non-compliant standard license: 1 document.
      • REAL ID-compliant license: 2 documents.
    • Social Security number (1 document)—this item MUST show all 9 digits of your SSN.
  • Payment for the renewal fee (see the “Fees to Renew Your MA Driver License' section below).

You must also pass a vision screening test and have your photo taken*. If you are 75 years old and older you can take a vision test at the RMV or bring in a Class D and M Vision Screening Certificate (Form MAB102) signed by an ophthalmologist or optometrist.

Your renewed MA driver's license will be mailed to the address on record within 10 days.

* You will need a new photo if your current photo is 14 years old or older, OR taken before your 21st birthday.

MA Military Member Renewal Exemptions

Notice for Military Members Stationed in Germany

If you are currently stationed in Germany, please be aware that some states require you to have a valid U.S. driver's license in addition to your USAREUR license. Read our military driver's license article for more information.

Active duty military personnel are not required to renew their driver's license while on active service. This does NOT apply to your dependents, who MUST keep their driver's license current. If you, your spouse, and/or dependents, choose to renew your license by mail, you can only be issued a non-photo license.

To renew your Massachusetts driver license while on active duty and out of state, you will need:

  • A completed Class D, M, or D/M License and ID Card Application (Form LIC100).
  • A copy of your military ID.
  • Payment for the renewal fee (see the “Fees to Renew Your MA Driver License' section below).

Send the above to:

Driver Licensing
Registry of Motor Vehicles
P.O. Box 55889
Boston, MA 02205

You will be mailed a non-photo MA driver's license to use until you can renew when you return to Massachusetts.

Active duty military, their spouse, or dependent, who ARE NOT able to return to MA before their driver's license expires have the option to request a driver's license extension from the RMV. This extension will serve as a temporary driver's license which will only be valid for 60 days after the expiration date of the original driver's license This extension can only be granted once. For information on how to request a driver's license extension contact the RMV at (857) 368-8000.

If you are an active-duty military member returning to Massachusetts, you have 60 days after you are honorably discharged to renew your expired driver's license.

Veteran Designation

If you've been honorably discharged from the military, you can request a 'Veteran's Indicator' to be printed on your Massachusetts driver's license during your renewal.

There are no additional fees for a veteran's indication.

You'll need to renew your Massachusetts driver's license in person (see the “In-Person Driver License Renewal' section above) and:

  • Mark the veteran's indicator box on your renewal application form.
  • Bring proof of your honorable discharge, such as your:
    • DD-214.
    • DD-215
    • Honorable discharge form.

Your new MA driver's license will include the word 'Veteran.'

Fees to Renew Your MA Driver License

It will cost you the following fees to renew your driver license in Massachusetts:

  • Class D: $50.
  • Class M: $50
  • Motorcycle endorsement on existing license: $15.

Forms

LIC100
Driver’s License, Learner’s Permit or ID Card Application
RMV application for an original, renewal, replacement OR corrected Class D driver's license, Class M license, learner's permit, OR MA state ID card.
MAB102
Class D and M Vision Screening Certificate
Eye exam form to be submitted to the MA Registry of Motor Vehicles when applying for a Class D OR Class M license. Must be completed by a professional eye doctor.

This form is provided by your state's agency/department.

Please select one of the below to continue:

Email the link to this form
Want to save money on car insurance?

Join 1,972,984 Americans who searched for Car Insurance Rates:

  • Get free quotes from the nation's biggest auto insurance providers.
  • Over 94% of Americans qualify for lower rates.

Inspector Qualifications and Training

Qualifications for a person seeking certification as a certified state inspector:

  • Must be at least 18 years old
  • Must hold a valid driver license to operate a motor vehicle in Texas
  • Must not be currently suspended or revoked in the Texas vehicle inspection program
  • Pass a background check (See 37 TAC §23.5 for more details)
  • Submit an online application
    • Military applicants must submit supporting documents. Please read the required document requirements prior to applying.
    • Applicants requesting the military exemption must follow instructions to submit required documents.
  • Attend a DPS-approved Inspector Training Course
  • Pass a written inspector examination
  • Pass a practical exam, demonstrating proficiency in the Vehicle Inspection process

To become a certified State Vehicle Inspector:

Select your region to find your local DPS Vehicle Inspection Office:

Austin
108-B Denson Drive, MSC 0544
Austin 78752
(512) 424-7010
Fax (512) 424-7025
Kerrville
311 Sidney Baker South
Kerrville 78028
(830) 258-5711
Fax (830) 258-5799
San Antonio
DPS Regional 6 HQ Office
6502 S. New Braunfels Ave.
San Antonio, TX 78223
Call (210) 804-5716 to schedule for Vehicle Inspector School Safety/Commercial
Waco
1617 E Crest Drive
Waco 76705
(254) 759-7144
Fax (254) 759-7146

El Paso
615 S. Americas, Bldg. 3
El Paso 79907
(915) 849-4053
Fax (915) 859-3357

North Houston Rosslyn
11222 N. Houston Rosslyn
Houston 77088
(281) 272-1150
Fax (281) 272-1193
Pearland
3224 S. Main
Pearland 77581
(281) 412-4552
Fax (281) 412-7258

Irving
1613 W. Irving Blvd.
Irving 75061
(972) 251-2404
Fax (972) 254-5201
Longview
416 Lake Lamond Road
Longview 75604
(972) 251-2404
Fax (903) 753-2926
Mineral Wells
600 FM 1821 North
Mineral Wells 76067
(817) 299-1473
Fax (940) 325-3598
Palestine
1900 W. Spring St.
Palestine 75803
(972) 251-2404
Fax (903) 661-5040
Plano
830 E. Central Pkwy. #325
Plano 75074
(972) 422-5428
Sherman
1413 Texoma Pkwy.
Sherman 75503
(972) 422-5428
Texarkana
1516 Hampton Road
Texarkana 75418
(972) 251-2404
Fax (903) 255-5765
Tyler
4700 University Blvd., Spur 248
Tyler 75707
(972) 251-2404
Fax (903) 939-6045
Waxahachie
1720 E Main St.
Waxahachie 75165
(214) 861-2400
Fax (903) 874-1364

Corpus Christi
1922 S. Padre Island Drive
Corpus Christi TX, 78461
(361) 698-5657
Fax (361) 698-5565
Weslaco
2525 N. International Blvd.
Weslaco 78596
(956) 565-7181
Fax (956) 565-7186

Laredo
1901 Bob Bullock Loop
Laredo 78043
(361) 698-5657
Fax (361) 698-5565
Del Rio
2012 Veterans Blvd.
Del Rio 78840
(361) 698-5657
Fax (361) 698-5565

Lubbock
1404 Lubbock Business Park Blvd. Suite 100
Lubbock 79403
(806) 740-8782
Fax (806) 740-8996
Midland
2405 S. Loop 250 West
Midland 79703
(432) 498-2170
Fax (432) 498-2148

Contact your local DPS Vehicle Inspection Office to schedule either:

  • Four-hour safety inspector’s course,
  • Four-hour commercial inspector’s course, or
  • Eight-hour safety and emissions inspector’s course.

Once the required course curriculum is completed, the applicant will be given a written examination.

Please see the Inspector Study Guide for study and training information

Ma State Inspector License Renewal

Applicable Fees:

Ma State Inspection License Renewal

  • Initial inspector license fee: $25
  • Renewal license fee: $25

Mass Inspector License

Inspector renewal period occurs August 31 of even numbered years.