Chelsea RMV Service Center
The Chelsea RMV Service Center is at 121 Webster Avenue, Chelsea, MA 02150 (Boston region). Hours are Mon-Fri 8am-6pm and Sat 9am-4pm. This location does not offer road tests. The Chelsea RMV Service Center offers on-site parking. In-person permit, license, and ID visits usually require an online appointment through Mass.gov. RMVFinder monitors Chelsea and all Massachusetts RMV service centers and can alert you when appointments open — or optionally auto-book the first slot that matches your preferences.
Guides: How to get an appointment · Appointment vs walk-in · Wait times
Overview
This location offers Saturday hours for learner's permit, driver's license, and ID transactions by appointment only. This location offers Business to Business (B2B) transactions.
Skip the wait for Mass.gov appointment emails
In-person permit, license, and ID visits usually require booking online — and open slots fill fast. RMVFinder watches Chelsea (and all 29 MA service centers) 24/7, alerts you by push, email, or SMS, and can optionally auto-book the first appointment that matches your preferences (first match only — you can't pick among openings).
Permit, License & ID Services
Learner's Permit Test Times
- •Class D or M: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
- •Class A, B, or C: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Open an E-ZPass Account at this location.
Senior & Disability Appointments
Appointments available Monday–Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm for customers 65+ and people with disabilities.
Call 857-368-8005 to schedule.
Registration & Title Services
Walk-in Transactions
- •Register My Vehicle
- •Transfer My Registration & Title from out of State
- •Reinstate My Registration
- •Transfer Vehicle to a Surviving Spouse
- •Amend My Registration
- •Confirm Identity for a Registration Renewal
- •Apply for a replacement VIN
- •Open an E-ZPass Account
Transactions not available at this location
- Title My Vehicle (mail only)
- Add/Remove Lienholder (mail only)
- IRP - Register New Vehicle (Milford, Wilmington, Springfield only)
- Pay Vehicle Sales Tax (online/DOR)
- Replace Plate Return Receipt (call 857-368-8000)
- Cancel Registration (online)
- Extend Temporary Plate (online)
- Pay License and Road Test Fees (online)
- Renew Registration (online/mail)
- Replace Lost/Damaged Plate (online)
- Replace Registration (online/AAA)
- Replace Title (online/mail)
- Schedule/Pay Salvage Inspection (online)
- IRP Renew Apportioned Registration (mail)
- Apply for Salvage/Owner Retained Title (mail)
- Correct a Title (mail)
Business-to-Business (B2B)
B2B locations process bulk transactions for auto dealers and insurance agents, including new registration and titles, registration transfers and renewals, address changes, and cancellations. Daily drop hours are 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Up to 100 items can be dropped with pick up the second business day, after 10 a.m. 100 and more items can be dropped with pick up on the 3rd full business day, after 10 a.m. Daily pick up hours are 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Security & Weapons Policy
In accordance with MassDOT security policy, the following items are prohibited at all RMV Service Centers:
- •Firearms and Ammunition
- •Knives and Other Weapons
- •Tasers and Stun Guns
- •Pepper Spray, Mace, Irritable Propellants
- •Fireworks and Explosives
Frequently asked questions
What are the hours at the Chelsea RMV?
Chelsea RMV is open Mon-Fri 8am-6pm and Sat 9am-4pm. Always confirm on mass.gov before you go — holiday and temporary changes can apply.
Do I need an appointment at the Chelsea RMV?
For most in-person permit (non-CDL), driver's license, and ID transactions at Chelsea, yes — Mass.gov requires an online appointment. When a slot becomes available you receive an email with a personalized scheduling link. Some registration and title walk-in transactions may not need an appointment; check the services listed on this page and on mass.gov.
Does the Chelsea RMV have Saturday hours?
Yes. Chelsea is open Sat 9am-4pm in addition to weekday hours (Mon-Fri 8am-6pm). Saturday service is typically appointment-based for permit, license, and ID.
Can I take a road test at the Chelsea RMV?
No. Chelsea does not offer road tests. Try Watertown, Wilmington, Braintree and schedule through Mass.gov.
How do I get an appointment at the Chelsea RMV?
Start on Mass.gov / myRMV for the official appointment process. For many permit, license, and ID visits you join a wait for availability and receive an email with a booking link. Open times go quickly. RMVFinder is an independent third-party tool — not MassDOT, the Massachusetts RMV, or mass.gov. By default, RMVFinder monitors Massachusetts RMV appointment availability and can alert you by push, email, or SMS. Watch Chelsea and other MA centers so you can act when a time opens. If you enable optional auto-booking, RMVFinder books the first appointment that matches your preferred locations, dates, and times. You cannot choose among openings — the first match is booked automatically using your official Mass.gov scheduling link.
Is there parking at the Chelsea RMV?
The Chelsea RMV Service Center offers on-site parking.
Is the Chelsea RMV accessible?
The Chelsea RMV Service Center has accessible parking.
How can RMVFinder help with Chelsea RMV appointments?
RMVFinder is an independent third-party tool — not MassDOT, the Massachusetts RMV, or mass.gov. By default, RMVFinder monitors RMV appointment availability at Chelsea and all 29 MA service centers and can alert you by push, email, or SMS. If you enable optional auto-booking, RMVFinder books the first appointment that matches your preferred locations, dates, and times. You cannot choose among openings — the first match is booked automatically using your official Mass.gov scheduling link. Free to start.
Quick Info
Hours
Mon-Fri 8am-6pm
Sat 9am-4pm
Parking
The Chelsea RMV Service Center offers on-site parking.
Region
BostonOfficial Page
View on mass.govMonitor Appointments
Get notified when appointments become available at Chelsea. Monitor all 29 locations 24/7 with push, email, and SMS — or enable auto-book for the first preferred match.
Get StartedPayment Methods
Credit and debit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay, cash, check, and money orders accepted for all transactions. Make checks payable to MassDOT.
Accessibility
The Chelsea RMV Service Center has accessible parking.