Submitted by KinkotheClown t3_1199hj7 in massachusetts
With most covid measures repealed, why does the RMV still require an appointment for drivers license renewal?
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Hoosac_Love t1_j9l6twc wrote
If it's a renewal ,why not do it online,you can even send neccasary documents by photo uploaded by phone.Everything but first time DL from driving test or first time Real ID ,you may do online.
Icefyre79 t1_j9l8642 wrote
I thought you had to physically go into the RMV or AAA every ten years for an eye test. Is that no longer true?
Hoosac_Love t1_j9l9f4g wrote
It's once every 15 years as far as I know,I nenewed in 2020 online.
If you can't renew online for whatever reason the online system will deny you,so you nothing to loose by going online.I'm certain its only once per 15 years for a new updated photo and eye test.
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https://zutobi.com/us/ma-car/driver-guides/massachusetts-drivers-license-renewal
KinkotheClown OP t1_j9lav71 wrote
I was told I would have to come in no matter which type of license I chose. I think everyone has to come in for a Real ID, which will be necessary in the future for air travel.
I would definitely have renewed online if I could have.
Hoosac_Love t1_j9lblf6 wrote
If it's first time real ID yea Otherwise it's every 15 years ,go online and if there is an issue the system will block the renewal otherwise the system will accept I nenewed online in 2020 but I don't have real ID though
GarbageFile13 t1_j9lcsdx wrote
Because it's a pit of misery for everyone
Animallover4321 t1_j9le8ej wrote
Join AAA appointments are released every 10 minutes so it’s fairly easy to get an appointment within 2 weeks and it’s incredibly quick. I was in and out in under 10 minutes for my real ID.
Some_Ride1014 t1_j9lew2m wrote
I renewed online last year, no problems
foobar_north t1_j9lgakh wrote
Join AAA, and you can do most stuff at your local office. Why do we have to do this? I've lived in 4 other states and the Mass RMV is the worst.
mikemerriman t1_j9lhthi wrote
You don’t need the real Id license if you have a federal I’d such as a passport
No_Historian718 t1_j9lnp22 wrote
They hate peoples
CrackityJones33 t1_j9lrl9q wrote
They don’t require an in person visit for a license renewal, unless you are upgrading to a real ID (which in person is directed at federal level for id verification) or your picture has aged so long it’s no longer relevant.
Source MA RMV https://www.mass.gov/how-to/renew-your-drivers-license
Fun_Top5285 t1_j9lrte5 wrote
Most are political hacks who hold election signs for someone. They don't have to worry about job security.
lazybum86 t1_j9lsq35 wrote
I used to think this too. But then I had the misfortune of having to deal with the registry departments of Virginia, North Carolina and Ohio. No one should have to go through that! Northern VA is the worst.
I really don't mind the MA RMV anymore. The appointments make it quick and most things can be done online.
ZaphodG t1_j9lu81d wrote
Personally, I think the appointment system is great. I know I won’t have to wait for hours.
amrodr00 t1_j9luc42 wrote
Chapelle’ Show “why, why treat our customers this way? Because, fuck them, that’s why”
Son_of_Blorko t1_j9luf1w wrote
Hey now! I said the worst department of our state government - that doesn't mean other states are better! We all know Massachusetts is the best state in the union.
HeyaShinyObject t1_j9mc8rx wrote
The whole system probably runs more smoothly because you can smooth out the arrival times of the clients.
tom_echo t1_j9mfm75 wrote
They are extremely poorly funded and underpaid.
Elecrockcity t1_j9mjrnc wrote
Hahaha because those measures had nothing to do with Covid - just like the rest of them.
sweata_weatha t1_j9mrsc7 wrote
AAA!!
No_Rope6843 t1_j9my5dg wrote
Worst of the Best?
quack_the_whip t1_j9nbjni wrote
LPT: get AAA for like a month and go there. Easiest thing possible. Made me feel dumb the first time I did it after torturing myself at the rmv
warlocc_ t1_j9od40s wrote
Is that sarcasm?
ZaphodG t1_j9oeska wrote
No. The queue when you make an appointment is pretty short. I’ve never waited more than 20 minutes and the seating area was 1/3 full. I know I can get through the Registry in less than an hour.
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warlocc_ t1_j9oumoh wrote
I waited 4 hours last time, with an appointment.
sporky211 t1_j9paz6f wrote
If you have Triple A it is honestly the fastest and easiest way to do it. You still have to make an appointment but you will be in and out within 15-20 minutes of arriving. Still takes the 10 days for the license to actually come in the mail though
treehouse4life t1_j9ptrhf wrote
Their answering machines were turned off when I tried calling a few months ago. Must have been that damn coronavirus too.
Kodiak01 t1_j9ypyd7 wrote
CT has appointments for everything as well. If you go into that subreddit, you'll find the DMV is nearly universally praised by people for how their experiences have been since Covid.
My last experience in Enfield, I had to get a duplicate title for my car. My appointment was at 4:15pm. You'd think they would almost certainly be running behind, but I got seen right on time. The guy helping me was very efficient, done in under 5 minutes with title in hand.
Kodiak01 t1_j9ys6lv wrote
I remember back when the Easthampton one first opened up, back before all the dealers found out about it and would clog it up for hours with their transactions. You could walk in and literally go straight to the counter because there were maybe 2 other customers total.
Kodiak01 t1_j9ysclp wrote
Who the fuck carries their passport around everywhere with them?
kineaks t1_j9yvktj wrote
Sounds like you live in a bad area
It’s like schooling: If you’re wealthy it’s ok. If it isn’t you’re automatically subclass, inferior, and according to this culture, you’re undeserving.
Maybe do the bootstraps thing harder? Maybe open your mouth for The Trickle?
mikemerriman t1_j9yyz0t wrote
You get a passport card now that you ca easily carry. Also it’s only 1 of many federal ids.
warlocc_ t1_j9z56me wrote
>Sounds like you live in a bad area
Yeah, like not Boston?
Son_of_Blorko t1_j9l5pxm wrote
Because they can. They are the worst department of our state government.