RMV
Transportation & Travel abbreviation · Driving
| Stands for | Registry of Motor Vehicles |
|---|---|
| Categories | Transportation & Travel |
RMV stands for Registry of Motor Vehicles, a driving abbreviation.
Massachusetts state agency, part of MassDOT, that issues driver's licenses, learner's permits and vehicle registrations. Residents refer to visiting "the Registry."
Example: The RMV service center in Boston requires a reservation for license road tests.
Usage notes
The name "Registry" reflects older usage, and Nova Scotia in Canada also has a Registry of Motor Vehicles. Massachusetts allows many renewals online and through AAA offices for members. The RMV began offering REAL ID-compliant licenses in 2018.
Related abbreviations
More driving abbreviations
- MVC – Motor Vehicle Commission
- MVD – Motor Vehicle Division
- MVR – Motor vehicle record
- PD – Property damage liability
- PIP – Personal injury protection
- REAL ID – REAL ID-compliant identification
- RTOR – Right turn on red
- RV – Recreational vehicle
- SoS – Secretary of State
- SR – State Route
- SR-22 – SR-22 certificate of financial responsibility
- TNC – Transportation network company