Registry of Motor Vehicles Announces Pre-Registration Available July 1 in Preparation for Work and Family Mobility Act, Allowing All Residents to Apply for a Standard Driver’s License Regardless of Immigration Status
Starting July 1st, newly eligible Massachusetts residents can apply for their Learner’s Permit and road test to obtain a standard driver’s license; RMV increasing staff, extending hours, and expanding translated materials in preparation for implementation of the law
BOSTON – The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) today announced pre-registration for appointments to obtain a Standard (Class D or M) driver's license will be available Saturday, July 1, 2023. The RMV is implementing additional supports for all Massachusetts communities in advance of the new Work and Family Mobility Act (WFMA), effective on July 1. The RMV is also adding additional service hours at multiple RMV locations and has added 2 new road test locations to best serve all customers.
Under the new law, eligible Massachusetts residents can apply to obtain a Standard (Class D or M) driver's license, regardless of immigration status, as the WFMA removes the requirement that residents provide proof of lawful presence in the U.S. Over the past several months, the RMV has identified and created informational resources specifically to help guide new customers as they begin the process to secure a Standard license credential. To further support this effort, the RMV has also worked...
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