It's once every 15 years as far as I know,I nenewed in 2020 online.

If you can't renew online for whatever reason the online system will deny you,so you nothing to loose by going online.I'm certain its only once per 15 years for a new updated photo and eye test.

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https://zutobi.com/us/ma-car/driver-guides/massachusetts-drivers-license-renewal