Free MA DMV License Plates Questions and Answers

Question 1

How many license plates are required on most vehicles in Massachusetts?

Accepted Answer

Two, one on the front and one on the rear

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One, displayed on the rear

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One, displayed on the front

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None, vehicles are identified by VIN

Question 2

Which of the following types of license plates is available to Massachusetts drivers?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

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Standard plates

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Specialty plates

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Veteran plates

Question 3

What must Massachusetts vehicle owners do if their license plate is lost or stolen?

Accepted Answer

Notify the Massachusetts RMV and apply for a replacement

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Continue driving without a license plate

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Purchase a new vehicle

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Report it to their insurance company only

Question 4

What is the penalty for driving a vehicle with an expired license plate in Massachusetts?

Accepted Answer

A fine and possible vehicle impoundment

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No penalty if the registration is valid

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A warning from law enforcement

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Immediate suspension of the driver’s license

Question 5

How can Massachusetts drivers transfer license plates from one vehicle to another?

Accepted Answer

By notifying the RMV and completing the transfer paperwork

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By simply removing the plates and attaching them to the new vehicle

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By registering the vehicle under a different name

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Transferring license plates is not allowed in Massachusetts