RHODE ISLAND’S TITLE LAW HAS CHANGED ***Effective March 1, 2024*** The Rhode Island DMV will no longer be accepting photocopies, images, or electronic copies of titles. All new registration and/or new title transactions will now REQUIRE THE ORIGINAL TITLE to be submitted to the RI DMV at the time the transaction takes place. Your lienholder or leasing company can send the original title to the RI DMV, ATTN: Research Office, 600 New London Avenue, Cranston, RI 02920 or to you directly. We highly recommend that the title and other documents are sent with tracking information to enable customers and lienholders to know when the title was received. As long as your contact information (name, address, phone and e-mail) is included with the title, the RI DMV will contact you once your original title has been received so you can complete your transaction. Be advised that this process can take several weeks for the original title to be sent to the RI DMV. Please also be advised that the RI DMV cannot request a title from a lienholder or lease company. A VIN check is required for all transactions involving an Out-of-State title/vehicle. Reservations are required for all visits. PLEASE PLAN ACCORDINGLY. For more information on RI’s new title laws, and new requirements for registration and title transactions, CLICK HERE and scroll down.
Online Services The Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) allows you to complete a number of transactions online from the comfort of your home. Find out how to reserve a vanity plate, renew your vehicle registration, or obtain your certified driver record online. Below is a full listing of all DMV online services. Online DMV Customer PortalTry out our new service to view your license and registration status, expiration dates, and any blocks or suspensions Cancel RegistrationCancel an existing Rhode Island registration. All cancellations are final. Commercial License Medical Certificate Change Your AddressChanging your address is quick and easy online. Check My License StatusCheck the current status of your driver's license on record with the DMV. License/State ID/CDL RenewalRenew your driver's license, State ID card, or CDL online. (NOTE: Proceeding with this transaction will generate a receipt WITHOUT your photo on it. If you require a temporary credential with your photo on it then an in-person reservation is required. Please do not use this transaction.) Duplicate Driver’s LicenseRequest a duplicate of your existing license. (NOTE: Proceeding with this transaction will generate a receipt WITHOUT your photo on it. If you require a temporary credential with your photo on it then an in-person reservation is required. Please do not use this transaction.) Duplicate RegistrationRequest a duplicate of your Existing Registration. Flashing Light PermitsApply for a Flashing Light Permit. Insurance Revocation ReinstatementOnline insurance revocation reinstatement process. License Reinstatement Failure to Pay/AppearReinstate your license privileges if you have been suspended for a failure to pay or failure to appear. Licensed Driver RecordsDownload a copy of your driver record online. Plate Remake / Plate Design ChangeOrder a remake of your existing plate or order your plate in a different design. Oversize/Overweight Trucking Permits Registration Renewal Registration Renewal Troubleshooting PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Registration Status Check Check the current status of your Rhode Island registration. Road Test Appointments Schedule, reschedule or cancel your road test appointment online. Temporary IRP Permits Purchase and print temporary IRP trucking permits. Vanity Plate Reservations Online reservation service for a Rhode Island vanity license plate. Subscriber Services Certain RI.gov services are available only to RI.gov subscribers. If you are not a RI.gov subscriber but are interested in becoming one, please visit https://www.ri.gov/subscriber/. Subscribers will also need to have a signed Certificate of Acceptable Use Policy on file with the Rhode Island DMV to access these services. Customer Inquiry Determine whether there may be a block or suspension on your record. Dealership Temporary Plate Registration SI-1 Auto Lien Holder Registration Complete and submit motor vehicle security interests (liens) electronically. Title Inquiry Online access to motor vehicle title records on file with the DMV. AAA Member Services AAA members in Rhode Island can take advantage of many transaction services at select branch offices. Learn More »