Getting Your Driver’s License

Massachusetts

Unless you are a resident of Mexico and have a valid Mexican Driver’s License, you will need to complete the permit and road testing in Massachusetts (MA).

Class- D Permit

The first step in getting your MA license is to pass the Permit test. The test consists of 25 questions; to pass, you must get at least 18 correct. The exam is available in many languages, including Spanish and Portuguese. You may take the permit exam online or go to a local RMV office.

Application: https://atlas-myrmv.massdot.state.ma.us/myrmv/_/

Information about applying for a MA permit: https://www.mass.gov/how-to/apply-for-a-passenger-class-d-learners-permit

Permit Manual used to study for the test: https://www.mass.gov/lists/drivers-manuals

Applying for a Class-D License

Before taking the road test you will need the following:

  • A valid permit

  • A sponsor (must have a MA license)

  • Completed the Road Test Application: https://atlas-myrmv.massdot.state.ma.us/myrmv/_/ (if you used your foreign passport as identification, you need to select the blue “I would like to verify my identity using…” link and change it to foreign passport

You can then schedule the exam!