Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles
Definition
The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) is the state government agency responsible for issuing driver's licenses, registering vehicles, administering road tests, and enforcing motor vehicle laws and regulations in Massachusetts.
Commonly known as the Mass RMV, it serves as the equivalent of the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) in other U.S. states, handling everything from license renewals to commercial vehicle certifications.
Examples
I arrived at the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles at dawn, only to discover the real test was surviving the line.
Renewing my license at the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles felt like negotiating a treaty with a particularly stubborn bureaucracy.
The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles website promised instant appointments, delivering instead a masterclass in digital patience.
After acing my road test, the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles clerk handed me freedom on a laminated card.