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Appendix C. Work and Family Mobility Act (WFMA)
Work and Family Mobility Act (WFMA) continued
Identification and Document Requirements
14. Can I provide digital documents to get a Standard driver's license? Documents provided
for any credential, including a driver's license, must be originals. No photocopies will be
accepted. The RMV cannot accept an electronic or digital version, such as a display on a
mobile device, of the required identification documents.
15. Do I need to translate my identification documents? Yes. Any documents not in English
are required to be accompanied by a certified English translation. See Mass.Gov/WFMA for
more information on translation requirements.
16. I used to have to apply for a license every year due to my immigration status. Does
WFMA allow me to get a 5-year Standard driver's license? You will be issued a 5-year
Standard (Class D or M) driver's license even if you have limited term lawful presence in the
United States. Even if your documentation expires in less than five years, you will still get the
5-year Standard Driver's License if you meet the identity and birthdate, social security status,
and Massachusetts residency requirements. Remember: if this if your first driver's license,
you will also need to pass a learner's permit exam and road test!
17. If one of my documents is expired, can I still use that document to receive a Standard
driver's license? All the documents that are newly accepted under WFMA must be valid
and unexpired. Visit Mass.Gov/ID for complete list of ID requirements and Mass.Gov/WFMA
for a list of the newly accepted documents beginning July 1, 2023.
Interpreters and Licensed Drivers
18. Can I bring my own interpreter for my learner's permit appointment and road test? Yes.
We encourage all customers to bring their own interpreter if they need one. For the learner's
permit appointment, customers can bring their interpreter to help with the transaction.
Interpretation services will also be available if needed during your learner's permit
appointment. However, the interpreter will NOT be able to assist the customer with the
learner's permit exam. The learner's permit exam is available in 35 languages on demand.
For the road test, the customer's interpreter will ride in the car with them during their road
test. The interpreter will only be allowed to interpret the exact words of the Road Test Examiner.
They are not allowed to provide any additional instructions during the road test. If a
customer is unable to bring an interpreter, they should request that the RMV provide an interpreter
for the road test at the time of scheduling the road test.
19. Who should I bring with me for the road test? Customers are required to bring a licensed
driver that meets all requirements in the Class D and M Road Test Information Sheet found
at Mass.Gov/guides/road-test-information. This individual may or may not be the same as an
interpreter. The RMV cannot provide a licensed driver the day of your road test if you are not
accompanied by one.

http://Mass.Gov/WFMA http://Mass.Gov/ID http://Mass.Gov/WFMA http://Mass.Gov/guides/road-test-information

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