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Friday, September 11, 2026

Mass. RMV expecting higher demand for road tests due to Work and Family Mobility Act - NBC10 Boston

The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles is expecting higher demand for road tests as a new law allowing undocumented Massachusetts residents to acquire a driver's license begins today.

The Transportation Secretary and CEO Gina Fiandaca and Registrar of Motor Vehicles Colleen Ogilvie will be having a press conference on the new law at 10:30 a.m.

The RMV will host a variety of tents, informational tables, and front door advocates with multilingual information and assistance starting Monday, July 3 at many locations in the state.

Two additional road tests locations will be opening temporarily in Revere and Lynn. The RMV is expecting an influx of over 100,000 new applicants in the next 6 months.

The Work and Family Mobility Act goes went into effect on Saturday, July 1, and the Massachusetts RMV will be open for the first appointments starting Monday.

Here are the answers to the most frequently asked questions about the process.

What is the first step?

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The first thing you should know is if you qualify.

To qualify, you just have to make sure you can meet a series of requirements to obtain the permit.

Those requirements are as follows:

  • Proof of identity and date of birth
  • Proof of residence in Massachusetts
  • Proof of Social Security status

What do I do if I don't have Social Security?

Those who do not have social security must submit an affidavit that can be obtained on the RMV website and have it notarized or...



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