It is not. I went over there with the same question, as there is no available date to book a reservation. I was told that Nantucket is exempt from this rule and the rule that you heard over the phone, does not apply to Nantucket. You cant come to the rmv with out a prior reservation.
You sort of have to take your chances but you can just walk in here. My husband has done it a couple times.
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