Massachusetts Identification (ID) Requirements

To get a learner's permit, driver’s license, or Mass ID in Massachusetts, you’ll need to identification documents first. Learn what documents you can use below. You’ll also need to decide between a Standard driver’s license/ID or a REAL ID driver’s license/ID. REAL ID is a federal ID that you can use to fly within the United States or enter federal buildings beginning May 7, 2025. To get one, you’ll need to provide additional documentation and come into an RMV service center. Learn more about REAL ID and whether or not you need one below. Starting July 1, 2023 eligible residents in Massachusetts can obtain a Standard (Class D or M) driver's license, regardless of immigration status, under the Work and Family Mobility Act. For more information, visit /wfma.

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Massachusetts Identification (ID) Requirements

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