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Last updated · Source: Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) · Methodology
REAL ID in Massachusetts costs $50.00 according to the official Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) fee schedule. The fee is the same statewide and is paid at the time of application.
No — real id requires an in-person visit to a Massachusetts DMV office. An appointment is required for this service.
Yes, Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) requires an appointment for real id. You can book it on the official DMV website. Walk-ins are typically not processed for this service.
For real id in Massachusetts you will typically need: Proof of identity, SSN, 2× proof of residency, proof of legal presence. Originals are required — photocopies are not accepted by Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV).
REAL ID issued in Massachusetts is valid for 5 years from the issue date. You can renew up to 6 months before the expiration date in most cases.
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Fees and requirements shown here are based on publicly available information from the official Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) website as of 2025. The state DMV is the authoritative source. DMVPeek is an independent information resource and is not affiliated with any state government agency.