How to Get Your MVR in Massachusetts
Massachusetts driving records are issued by the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV). Order yours directly from the state for $8.00 — no reseller markup — and use it for your driver qualification file or your truck insurance quote.
Massachusetts Record Types and Fees
| Record | History | Certified | Fee | DQ file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unattested driving record (online only) | full-history | No | $8.00 | ✓ |
| True and Attested driving record (Registrar's signature) | full-history | Yes | $20.00 | ✓ |
Fees last verified 2026-08 against the official MA ordering page. States change fees — the official page always controls.
Order Online — Unattested: immediate; attested: mailed
- Go to the RMV's online driving record service via Mass.gov (myRMV)
- Enter your license/permit number, name, date of birth, SSN, and email address
- Choose Unattested ($8.00, delivered at the end of the transaction) or True and Attested ($20.00)
- Unattested: download immediately. True and Attested: the RMV mails it with a cover letter to your address on file
Order by Mail
Form: Driving Record Request Form (download)
- Complete the Driving Record Request Form (authorized recipients need the license holder's signature; DPPA requestors use the Request for Personal Information in RMV Records form)
- Enclose the $20.00 fee (check or money order payable to MassDOT) and a photocopy of your license/ID
- Mail to RMV Court Records Department, P.O. Box 55896, Boston, MA 02205
- Allow 2 weeks for processing and mailing
Mail to: Registry of Motor Vehicles, Court Records Department, P.O. Box 55896, Boston, MA 02205
Turnaround: About 2 weeks
Good to Know — Massachusetts Quirks
The unattested record ($8) is available online only; the True and Attested record ($20) carries the Registrar's signature and is mailed only to the record holder's address on file. Page content verified from a February 2026 archive of the official mass.gov page (mass.gov blocks automated fetches) - fees unchanged as of that capture.
Why You Need This Record
If you drive a commercial vehicle, your MVR does two jobs. First, FMCSA rule 49 CFR 391.23 requires a driving record from every state where you held a license in the last 3 years in your driver qualification (DQ) file — within 30 days of hire and annually after that. Owner-operators under their own authority keep a DQ file on themselves. Second, insurance carriers pull an MVR on every listed driver before releasing a quote; bringing a Massachusetts record dated within 30 days speeds up underwriting and avoids surprises at bind time.
Get a Truck Insurance Quote →Frequently Asked Questions
- How much is a Massachusetts driving record?
- $8.00 for an unattested record (online only, instant download) or $20.00 for a True and Attested record signed by the Registrar and mailed to you.
- What's the difference between unattested and attested?
- Unattested is for personal/informational use; True and Attested carries the Registrar of Motor Vehicles' signature and is used for official and court purposes.
- How long does the attested Massachusetts record take?
- The RMV mails it only to your address on file; mail requests take about 2 weeks to process and mail.
- Can my employer pull my Massachusetts record?
- Yes - employers with a need to monitor drivers can join the RMV's Driver Verification System (DVS) program and purchase unattested records; other third parties must certify DPPA eligibility.
- Is the $8 unattested record enough for a DQ file?
- Yes - it is a state-issued driving record covering your Massachusetts driving history, which satisfies 49 CFR 391.23; order the attested version only if a court or agency demands certification.