Massachusetts § 8G - Identification cards for persons not possessing motor vehicle licenses; lost, destroyed or mutilated cards; change of name; duplicate cards

Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 8G — Identification cards for persons not possessing motor vehicle licenses; lost, destroyed or mutilated cards; change of name; duplicate cards, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 8G. Identification cards for persons not possessing motor vehicle licenses; lost, destroyed or mutilated cards; change of name; duplicate cards

Section 8G. In the event an identification card issued pursuant to section eight E is lost, destroyed, mutilated, or a new name is acquired, the person to whom said card was issued shall obtain a duplicate card upon furnishing satisfactory proof of loss to the registrar and payment of a fee to be determined annually by the commissioner of administration under the provisions of section three B of chapter seven. Any person who loses an identification card and who, after obtaining a duplicate, finds the original card, shall immediately surrender the original card to the registrar. The same documentary evidence shall be furnished for a duplicate as for an original identification card.

Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 8G

What does Massachusetts General Laws § 8G cover?

Section 8G ("Identification cards for persons not possessing motor vehicle licenses; lost, destroyed or mutilated cards; change of name; duplicate cards") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite Massachusetts § 8G?

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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?

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How does Massachusetts § 8G apply to my situation?

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