In an effort to best serve our members, AAA DMV services are available at all branches in Massachusetts, Rhode Island and New York and at three branches in Connecticut: Norwalk, Fairfield and Danbury. Not all services are offered in all states. You can locate your nearest branch here.
Find more information about AAA DMV services near you, how to make a reservation and what you need to know before you arrive.
AAA DMV Services in Connecticut
What DMV services does AAA offer?
- License and ID services
- License renewals
- License upgrades (including REAL ID)
- Duplicate licenses
- Driving records for employment
AAA DMV Services in Rhode Island
What DMV services does AAA offer?
- License renewals
- Duplicate licenses
- Renewal of existing state ID
- Renewal of expired state ID
- REAL ID license upgrade
- State ID duplicates
- Registration renewals
- Late renewals
- Duplicate registrations
- Registration address change
- Cancellation of registration
- License plate remake
- Vanity plate orders
- Motorcycle endorsement
What DMV services does AAA NOT offer?
- New licenses or state ID’s to include out of state conversions of license or ID
- Conversion of a driver’s license to state ID
- All CDL license transactions
- Name change on license, ID or registrations. Exception: AAA can change a middle name only with legal documents for Real ID endorsement on License or state ID transactions only
- Non-Citizen License/ID transactions
- Reinstate suspended licenses, ID’s or registrations
- Any title services
- New vehicle registrations or new license plates for a new or used vehicle you have purchased
- Converting an out of state registration to Rhode Island
- Registration transfer of existing plates
- Drivers permits, either new or duplicates/replacements
AAA DMV Services in New York
What DMV services does AAA offer?
- Registration renewals
- Registration amendments (Acceptable changes: address change, vehicle color change.)
- Duplicate registrations
- Registration transfers
- License renewals
- Commercial Driver License (CDL) renewals, duplicates and amendments, including downgrading or upgrading change of class, an upgrade to Real ID or Enhanced.
- Duplicate licenses (Duplicates can be issued if a license is lost or stolen, if you are changing an address, if you want to change your photo or if you want to add or remove organ donor status.)
- License amendments (Only the following amendments can be performed: changing name, address, sex, height, eye color, date of birth; adding veteran status.)
- License upgrades (REAL ID, Enhanced Driver License)
- Non-driver ID renewals, duplicates and upgrades
- Plate surrenders
- Lease buyouts
- Vision tests
What DMV services are NOT offered?
- New licenses or state ID’s to include out of state conversions of license or ID
- Conversion of a driver’s license to state ID
- Reinstate suspended licenses, ID’s or registrations
- Late registration renewals expired beyond one year
- Any title services
- New vehicle registrations or new license plates for a new or used vehicle you have purchased
- Converting an out of state registration to a New York registration
- Remove, clear or accept payment for income tax blocks, parking violations, E-ZPass violations or tickets
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What RMV services does AAA offer?
- License renewals
- Massachusetts has started the Free Real ID upgrade for those who renewed their standard license/state ID through the RMV online system between June 12, 2020, and April 30, 2021. If you qualify, make a reservation for “Real ID” at the MA AAA office of your choice, record the application form and BRING ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR REAL ID TO YOUR APPOINTMENT.
- Duplicate licenses (Duplicates can be issued if a license is lost or stolen, if you are changing an address, if you want to change your photo or if you want to add or remove organ donor status.)
- REAL ID license upgrade
- Renewal of existing state ID
- State ID duplicates
- Registration renewals
- Duplicate registrations
- Registration amendments (Acceptable changes: address change, vehicle color change.)
- Registration transfers
- Duplicate titles
- Replacement license plate sticker
What RMV services does AAA NOT offer?
- New licenses or state ID’s to include out of state conversions of license or ID
- Conversion of a driver’s license to state ID
- All CDL license transactions
- Name change on standard license, standard state ID or registrations. Exception: AAA can do a name change only with legal documents for Real ID endorsement on license or state ID transaction only
- Reinstate suspended licenses, ID’s or registrations
- New vehicle registrations or new license plates for a new or used vehicle you have purchased
- Converting an out of state registration to Massachusetts
- Duplicate plate requests
- License plate cancelations
- License plate swaps (Moving plates between two vehicles you own)
- Name swaps on registrations and titles
Important Information
DMV transactions require paperwork and proof of ID. Real ID and Enhanced endorsements for a non-driver ID and drivers’ license have additional requirements. To successfully complete a DMV transaction, you must prepare yourself with acceptable documents. We recommend you fill out these forms before your reservation. These forms may include:
MV-82 – Vehicle registration/title application
Required for registration renewals, amendments and duplicates.
MV-44 – Application for permit, driver’s license or non-driver ID
Required for license renewals, amendments and duplicates.
Other requirements
Valid AAA membership and proof of identification.
FAQs
How do I make a reservation for a AAA DMV service?
Before visiting a branch, you can make an online reservation for branches in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and New York.
What do I need to know about making a reservation?
- One person cannot make a reservation for multiple people. Each individual in need of service must have his or her own reservation.
- Currently, AAA branches can only service one transaction type per visit.
- AAA is only able to provide DMV services to active AAA members at this time. You will need to bring your current AAA membership card to your reservation.
Is there a fee for AAA DMV services?
In Massachusetts, Rhode Island and New York, DMV/RMV services are free for all AAA members. In Connecticut, AAA members from outside AAA Northeast territory pay $6 for DMV services and non-members pay $8.
For more information and a complete list of all required documents and forms needed to complete AAA DMV services, visit AAA.com.
Pictured above: The staff at AAA Northeast’s Farmingdale, N.Y., branch.
This article has been updated and republished from a previous version.
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