Posted by MAIA on June 30, 2020

Good news! In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, all currently active Massachusetts International Registration Plan (IRP) registrations that are due to expire on June 30, 2020 are now valid through September 30, 2020.

Law enforcement agencies have been made aware that many jurisdictions have granted waivers or extensions for registration dates, and that the transport of supplies and food during this pandemic is crucial.

While the new expiration date for IRP registrations provides flexibility for RMV business partners and customers, the RMV is currently accepting and processing IRP registrations and encourage you to renew your plates now.

How to Renew

Due to the current state of emergency, the RMV is only accepting online and mail-in IRP renewals.

Online
The easiest way to renew your IRP registration is by logging into your IRP account through the RMV’s online eServices Portal.

If you don’t currently have online access to your IRP Fleet Account, please email a request to the IRP Section at RMVMaIRP@dot.state.ma.us.  The RMV will respond with two forms to complete and return, along with detailed instructions on how to get online access.

Mail
IRP applications can be mailed to:
Registry of Motor Vehicles
IRP Section
25 Newport Avenue Extension, 4th Floor
Quincy, MA 02171

The RMV accepts both regular and overnight mail, and applications are processed in the order in which they are received. Please do not mail applications to an RMV Service Center.

Reminders

• When renewing vehicles for the 2021 registration period, please make sure that you report the distance accrued from the period of July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019 on Schedule A of the renewal application.
• If your fleet has vehicles of 55,000 pounds and over, do not forget to include proof of payment of Heavy Vehicle Use Tax (HVUT/2290) for the reporting period of July 1, 2019 – June 30, 2020

Included below are links to helpful information, including instructions and applications, that are on the Mass.Gov/RMV website.

• IRP Overview
• IRP New Account Application
• IRP Supplemental Application

The RMV is notifying all current IRP customers that are in the process of renewing or have yet to renew their 2020 registration about this extension.

Here is an updated list of extensions given by the Registry of Motor Vehicles. More information can be found here: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/rmv-covid-19-information

Once a salvage-titled vehicle has been repaired, it must pass an inspection before it can be driven legally. Salvage inspections are conducted by the Massachusetts State Police at 5 locations throughout the Commonwealth. Here is some things you will need to know:

Starting November 12, 2019 you can both pay the $50 fee and schedule an inspection appointment by visiting www.Mass.Gov/RMV You will need the VIN # and title number.

Or, you can bring a Massachusetts salvage title, completed application for Inspection of a Salvaged Motor Vehicle and pay the $50 salvage inspection fee to a RMV Service Center. You can then schedule an appointment for inspection by calling the Massachusetts State Police Salvage Unit at 857-368-7394.

For the inspection you will need a completed and signed application, current Mass. salvage title, insurance appraisal report, bills of sale (receipt or invoice) proving the purchase of all major component parts used to restore the vehicle and a receipt confirming payment of the $50 salvage inspection fee.

If you have any questions contact us at Siver Insurance Agency and we can explain things more in depth. Call us at 978-368-8558 or email us at info@siverinsurance.com

Click the link for important information:

https://www.travelersecardplus.com/VLP/316932A

As of March 26, 2018 the RMV has designated two options for anyone needing to get or renew their Driver’s License or ID Card.

1. For those who desire to book flights on any commercial airlines or enter access-controlled federal buildings, there is the REAL ID (mandatory as of October 1, 2020).
2. For anyone else (or if you already have a passport and don’t mind carrying it) there is still the Standard ID available. Watch this video for more information:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XabO9Mk0_yQ

To determine if you need REAL ID  take this short quiz: https://www.mass.gov/decision-tree/real-id-real-answers-a-tool-to-help-you-determine-if-you-need-a-real-id

To apply for a REAL ID from the registry, you will need to show documentation proving U.S. citizenship or lawful presence (as required by federal and state laws).  See this pdf for a list of approved documentation: https://www.mass.gov/files/documents/2018/04/01/RMV_RealID_Comparison_8.5x11_0318.pdf

This is not a mandatory process yet, but we want our customers to be well informed and ready for the change that will happen October 1, 2020. So, if you are looking to get, or renew your license consider obtaining the REAL ID. You never know when you will need to fly, or enter a federal building.

Jerry Siver, CPCU             

Siver Insurance Agency/Renaissance Alliance

Licensed Insurance Advisor

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