Bench Warrants

• If I have warrants, will my drivers license be suspended?

  There are many different reasons a driver can have a drivers license suspended, such as failing to have adequate car insurance, leaving the scene of an accident, driving under the influence of alcoho...

• Do outstanding warrants appear on my driving record?

  ...se program to prevent unsafe drivers from acquiring driver’s licenses in more than one state. Warrants for any reason – including unpaid child support, traffic violations or missing court ...

• Can I buy or sell a car if I have a warrant?

  There’s no law against this. However, if you sell the vehicle to an out of state buyer who, by law, must submit to a Vehicle Identification Number inspection, you will be exposing yourself to p...

• Can I register/title/own a car if I have a warrant?

  There’s no law preventing you from registering, titling or owning a vehicle due to an existing arrest warrant. However, to do so could set you up for arrest. Every state Department of Motor ...

• If I don’t show up in court on a traffic ticket, will a warrant be issued?

  Each county and municipality handles this differently. But, in most cases, the failure to appear in court will result in a warrant for your arrest and the suspension of your license. Law officials ...

• Can I get a driver’s license if I have a warrant in another state?

  It’s unlikely. But, the answer depends on the severity of the circumstances involving your warrant, as well as how the driver’s license division of your new state views your warrant. Al...

• Do I have a warrant?

  ... error or a similar unfortunate mistake. You may want to run a criminal record check to find out. Warrants are typically associated with serious offenses, such as being a suspect in a robbery or dri...

• What is a warrant?

  If you are unsure whether there has been a warrant issued against you, you may want to run a criminal record check. From a legal sense, a warrant is a written document issued by a governing body th...

• If I don’t pay my traffic ticket fines, will they issue a warrant?

  It depends on the county or municipality where your ticket was issued. In most cases, failure to pay will initiate a domino effect of legal hassles. Keep in mind that you’re not the first one t...

• Will I lose my CDL if I have a warrant?

  According to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), you will be disqualified from holding a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) or a Hazardous Material Endorsement (HME)...

• Who can conduct a DOT Physical for a CDL?

  Any licensed medical examiner can complete the CDL examination. This includes medical doctors, physician assistants, chiropractors, and advanced practice nurses. The Department of Transportation (DOT...

• Should I order a driving record to check if license is suspended?

  By all means, yes. You don't want to get caught driving on a suspended license, which, in all probability, will result in steeper fines and a longer suspension. Claiming ignorance to a suspended licen...

• How long does a criminal check take?

  ...riminal checks available: County Criminal, Federal Criminal, Statewide Criminal, National Wants and Warrants, and Sex Offender Registry Check. County Criminal is the most requested check, providing fe...

• What is covered in the Massachusetts vehicle code? Massachusetts

  ...enses Seat belt laws Moving violations Parking laws Insurance requirements Speed limits Warrants Suspensions and revocations These are just some of the matters covered. If it's a stat...

• How do I complete in-person license renewal in Massachusetts? Massachusetts

  It's a simple process, actually - about as easy as it gets. Renew License In-Person Just follow these steps: Decide if you want to go to a RMV full-service or license express office (Option...

• What if I did not receive a MA registration renewal notice? Massachusetts

  Register Car and Registration Renewal in MA The RMV will mail you a registration renewal notice (RMV-2) approximately six to eight weeks before the expiration date of your current car registration. I...

• Can I dismiss a job candidate because of something I find in their driving record?

  Dismissing Applicants Your ability to dismiss a job candidate because of something you find in their driving record depends on the job description, the reason for dismissal, and the laws in your stat...

• What is the most thorough type of background check between county-wide, state-wide and nation-wide?

  The most thorough background check is not a function of conducting either a countywide, statewide or nationwide search, but of conducting a comprehensive background investigation that validates an ind...

• How do I renew MA vehicle registration? Massachusetts

  Registration Renewal in Massachusetts The RMV will mail you a registration renewal form (RMV-2) six to eight weeks prior to the expiration date of your vehicle registration. If you don't receive a ...