Replacing a lost Massachusetts driver license
The steps in plain English. Each one links to the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) page it came from. Last checked Nov 15, 2026.
Replace a lost or stolen license as soon as possible.
Source: mass.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026Order the replacement online with a MyMassGov account, or by phone through the RMV Contact Center.
Source: mass.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026If your name changed, book an in-person Service Center visit instead.
Source: mass.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026Pay the $25 replacement fee.
Source: mass.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026If your license expires within a year, renew instead of replacing it.
Source: mass.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
Check before you go: requirements and fees change, and some depend on your age or situation. The official page is the final word.
Related facts
- Replacement fee
- $25 for a replacement driver's license.Source: mass.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
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