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If you already have your REAL ID and are
up for renewal (check for the yellow star in the upper right hand corner of your license or ID), you are already eligible to do so online at Mass.Gov/RMV. If you have not selected a REAL ID driver’s license/ID or a standard driver’s license/ID yet, follow the steps below: You can’t renew your driver’s
license if: Check the status of your license before renewing if either of these applies to you. Turning 21 soon? You may want to wait to renew until your birthday. See the 'Turning 21?' section below. What you need for Renew your driver's license
Fees for Renew your driver's license
*Class D and M licenses and permits and Mass IDs can be issued for less than 5 years, depending on the duration of an applicant’s lawful presence in the U.S. In this case, the fee will be prorated, based on the how long the license, permit, or Mass ID is valid. For a license, it will be $10.00 per year. For a Mass ID, it will be $5.00 per year.
Passenger Driver's License Renewal Fee | $50 | each |
Motorcycle Driver's License (Class M) | $50 | - |
Passenger/Motorcycle Driver's License (Class DM) | $65 | each |
How to renew Renew your driver's license
- You will need to provide information from your citizenship/lawful presence document. Review the enclosed checklist and have your document ready.
- Visit the RMV's Online Service Center and select your renewal transaction then follow the prompts to verify your identity and start your transaction.
- Choose Standard Massachusetts driver’s license and follow the prompts to complete your transaction online.
You will be able to review and change your address if necessary during the application process.
Make a reservation to visit an RMV Service Center. Bring all required documents, fees, and the completed application to any RMV Service Center.
If you are a AAA member, you can make a reservation to renew your driver’s license/ID at a AAA location. Visit aaa.com/appointments to schedule your visit.
More info for Renew your driver's license
You can renew your license up to 2 years after expiration. If your license has been expired more than 2 years, you will be required to take the learner's permit exam and road test.
Unpaid fines or taxes
You can check the status of your driver’s license to find out if you have unpaid fines or excise taxes that will prevent you from renewing your driver's license. You will need to pay any outstanding obligations before renewing your license.
- Parking tickets or excise taxes — Pay the tickets or taxes, and get a receipt from the city or town showing that items have been paid.
- EZ-Pass MA — Call customer service at (877) 627-7745 to pay your violations.
Turning 21?
If you renew your driver's license before your 21st birthday, you will receive a vertical license with the words "Under 21" printed on it. That license will be good for 5 years. However, if you renew your license on or after your 21st birthday, you will receive a standard horizontal license without "Under 21" printed on it.
Contact for Renew your driver's license
- Renew your commercial driver’s license (CDL)
- Check the status of your driver's license or Massachusetts ID (Mass ID)
- Medical standards for passenger (Class D) and motorcycle (Class M) driver's licenses
- RMV Services at AAA
- Pay your traffic ticket