Appendix A-1 Board of Appeals License Revocation Board or Appeals The Board of Appeals is established by Massachusetts Law M.G.L. Ch. 26 s. 8A. One of the responsibilities of the Board is to hear appeals of persons aggrieved by a ruling or decision of the Registry of Motor Vehicles, M.G.L. Ch.. 90 s. 28. After a hearing the Board may order such ruling or decision to be affirmed, modified or annulled. The Board is made up of three members; one appointed by the Registrar of Motor Vehicles, one appointed by the Attorney General and a Chairman appointed by the Commissioner of Insurance. Filing an Appeal for a Drivers License Revocation If the Registrar (not the courts) has sent your client a notice advising them of a ruling or decision by the Registrar regarding their driving or licensing privileges in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and they wish to appeal that action, they can file an appeal with the Board of Appeal. Forms are available at the office of the Board or the Registry, they may also call the Board at 617-351-9710 or 9221 and a form will be mailed. It costs $50 to file an appeal. Hearings are scheduled in the order they are received in accordance with the length of the suspension. Your client must appear in person for their hearing. 12/16 A:3https://www.malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleII/Chapter26/Section8A https://www.malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleXIV/Chapter90/Section28