Submitted by HorseHater_Slim t3_y033xh in massachusetts

I’m trying to upgrade to real id. When clicking select appointment I choose Worcester RMV. After clicking through a few more pages, it’s forcing me to select an office from only 7 locations…. All of which are at least 40 miles away from me. Anyone else having this issue?

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Maronita2020 t1_irpsaw0 wrote

Is there a AAA near you? AAA offices can help you upgrade to a real id if you are a member.

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anubus72 t1_irsam2j wrote

Isn’t it great that we’re outsourcing a public service to a private organization for a fee

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SouthShoreSerenade t1_irqysjn wrote

I'll never forget scheduling an appointment online, and showing up to a AAA office that was empty other than the employees and getting it taken care of in 5 minutes. All four times in my life I ever had to go to the RMV for something I had to wait for at least 45 minutes, once it was a 2 hour wait. AAA, I went after I put my daughter for a nap and got home before she woke up. Insane.

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Maronita2020 t1_irt7tgz wrote

I've had the same experience at AAA. I must say though I have gone into the RMV during lunch time before (pre-pandemic) and they were calling my number before I even stepped off the elevator. (This was in Chinatown)

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chordsNcode t1_irr3e2e wrote

I live in Boston, took the day off work, and drove to the greenfield location back in March. It’s a bit confusing to find (it’s also a truck rest stop). But the people were nice, helpful, and quick

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iluvtravel t1_irr6jp0 wrote

If AAA can be deputized to do this work on behalf of the State, why can’t other businesses be as well? This monopoly is not serving us well

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snugglesnpie t1_irrnbon wrote

I completely agree, I think it's bizarre that AAA is the only alternative and this has become accepted.

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BigCarry1978 t1_irqrhwh wrote

Man.. I'm glad I did the real ID things just before the pandemic.

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Peeeculiar t1_irqvch3 wrote

Check back intraday on non-holidays or weekends. tons of slots open up on the daily in other branches.

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SnooHedgehogs7109 t1_irr32wf wrote

Rmv is a joke Renewal of my license was a nightmare

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Responsible_Smile789 t1_irtz2sd wrote

I got mine at a AAA office in Lowell, hardly any wait. Its like a secret way to skip the rmv all you have to be is a member and bring all your documents.

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dsanen t1_irs8k5p wrote

I have to renew and just saw this bullshit. What a day. I’m a AAA member, they are also far out scheduled, and you have to pay for that.

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acv514 t1_irsxsau wrote

You should be able to renew your Real ID online if you already have one? That’s what they told me anyhow.

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dsanen t1_irt87ia wrote

That’s generally thru, but mine can’t. It depends if they have to do some sort of identity verification in person. Usually every ten years or depending on special annoying conditions.

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acv514 t1_irtczc3 wrote

How do you figure that out? Mine is up for a renewal in the spring, I got the real ID right when they started offering them about five years ago.

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dsanen t1_irtjaq5 wrote

They let you know when you need to renew, after login into myrmv there is a tab for renewal. If they need you in person it shows up there. Will say that they can’t do the transaction online and to schedule an appointment.

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Potato_Octopi t1_irt2je3 wrote

I did mine at a AAA location years back.

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salem913 t1_irtomt2 wrote

Just keep checking - they seem to open up new appointments at other locations semi-regularly

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Jewelry-Friend t1_irtowwp wrote

OMG..WE ended up in Southbridge! It was crazy how few appts there were.

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Murky_Ad_5786 t1_iru06x0 wrote

It's run by the state, what else would you expect

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Apprehensive_Heat_28 t1_itn8sok wrote

In your exact shoes right now! I refuse to drive 2 hours away. Meanwhile I’m refreshing like a maniac lol. I’m getting flashbacks of trying to get a global entry appt. This is just like it but worse! The site is so glitchy

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