Wtf_is_this1234 t1_jec19jz wrote on March 30, 2023 at 10:28 PM

If you really live in Cambridge you need an MA license. I would be shocked if anyone at the RMV is willing to help you, even if what you're trying to do is technically possible. Again, if you live in Cambridge, you need an MA license.

To register the car in MA you need an MA insurance policy which will also be hard to get with an out of state license.

Boston2024 OP t1_jec6ris wrote on March 30, 2023 at 11:07 PM

Thanks for replying. I'm a college student, so my permanent residence is another state. I looked up out-of-state license and registering car in MA. It is allowed, but hopefully it works. I have a MA insurance policy for this car. Just looking feedback on walk-ins at RMV locations. Seems like it can take hours in certain locations, or walk-ins are turned away.

Wtf_is_this1234 t1_jecccd4 wrote on March 30, 2023 at 11:47 PM

You are trying to do something that's very unusual.

If you are truly a resident elsewhere and a full time college student, you can and should just register your car in your home state. If your goal is to get an MA registration to get a RESIDENT parking permit, they're going to expect you to get an MA license too.

Boston2024 OP t1_jeeub6k wrote on March 31, 2023 at 2:32 PM

Thanks, can't do that because my state on West coast requires car to be present for registration - DMV checks the VIN and the odometer in person. BUT, I just got out of the Watertown RMV, showed up early, and 1 1/2 hours I have plates. No question or issue w my OOS license. Thanks for the help!