Can I get my first driver's license online in Massachusetts?

    Reviewed 2026-09-29 · Source: Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles

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    Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles offers an official online service for a first-time driver's license in Massachusetts: https://www.mass.gov/guides/first-time-driver-start-here. Eligibility is decided by the agency; some people must still visit an office.

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    First Time Driver? Start here... · Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles · reviewed 2026-09-29

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