Renew your driver's license in Massachusetts

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Renew a Massachusetts Class D or M license: if it has been expired more than 2 years you must take the learner's permit exam and road test; otherwise usually online with a MyMassGov account, while a REAL ID upgrade or a limited-term license needs an in-person visit.

Your situation

What are you doing?
Online or in person
Yes, online · Not needed if you renew onlineThe RMV says you can complete the process online if you are renewing an existing REAL ID or standard driver's license. You log in with a MyMassGov personal account and pay any fees. Limited-term license renewals require an in-person visit. If you do not have a Social Security number, you must make an appointment and renew in person.
Cost
$50 for most Class D or M licenses (5 years)A passenger motorcycle license (Class DM) costs $65. Licenses issued for less than 5 years are prorated at $10 a year, depending on how long your lawful presence in the U.S. lasts.
You leave with
New license by mailAfter an online renewal and payment, the RMV sends your renewed license to your mailing address on record in 10 - 14 business days. If you have not received it after 30 days, contact the RMV.

Your plan

  1. Gather your documents

  2. Check that you can renew

    You can't renew if your license is suspended or revoked, or if you have unpaid parking tickets, excise tax or EZ-Pass violations. Check your license status first.

    Check the status of your license ↗

  3. Pick the one that fits you:

    1. Option 1: Renew online

      Log in with a MyMassGov personal account and pay any applicable fees. You can renew up to 1 year before the license expires.

      Renew in the Online Service Center ↗

    2. Option 2: Renew in person

      Make an appointment to visit an RMV Service Center, or an AAA location if you are a AAA member. Bring all required documents, fees and the completed application.

      Make an appointment ↗

Common reasons people get turned away

  • A license suspended or revoked, or unpaid parking tickets, excise tax or EZ-Pass violations, stop you from renewing.
  • You can renew up to 2 years after expiration. If your license has been expired for more than 2 years, you must take the learner's permit exam and road test.
  • If you renew before your 21st birthday you get a vertical license marked "Under 21", good for 5 years; on or after your 21st birthday you get a standard horizontal license.

Offices that renew driver's licenses

In-person renewals and REAL ID upgrades are done at an RMV Service Center, or at an AAA location if you are a AAA member. Renewing an existing REAL ID or standard license can be done online. Agency source.

61 offices where you can renew your licenseSee them on a map, search by county or show the ones open now

Largest cities with them: Boston (2) · Worcester (2) · Springfield (2) · Lowell (2)

9 more offices where you may be able to renew your license

Neither the office's service list nor the agency says these offices issue driver's license renewal. Call the office before you go.

Results show offices where you can renew your license or may be able to, nearest first, each labelled.

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Sources · checked October 30, 2026

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