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.
DMV Regulations Proposed Regulations Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Notice of Proposed Rulemaking PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Limited Power of Attorney - Draft Limit Power of Attorney - Draft PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Current DMV Regulations 280-RICR-30-00-1 Rules of Practice and Procedure for the Division of Motor Vehicles PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes 280-RICR-30-00-2 Access to Public Records Regulation PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes 280-RICR-30-00-3 Declaratory Order Petitions PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes 280-RICR-30-00-4 Petition for Promulgation of Rules PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes 280-RICR-30-05-1 Rules and Regulations Governing Applicants for Commercial Drivers Licenses Permits Renewals and Endorsements PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes 280-RICR-30-05-2 Rules and Regulations for School Bus Driver Certification PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes 280-RICR-30-05-3 Rules and Regulations Concerning the Medical Advisory Board PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes 280-RICR-30-05-4 Rules and Regulations Regarding the Issuance of a Drivers License to Applicants and Licensees Who Use Bioptic Telescopic Lenses PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes 280-RICR-30-05-5 Rules and Regulations Regarding Eligibility for Pupil Transportation Certificate PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes 280-RICR-30-05-6 Regulations Regarding Foreign Language Driver License Examinations PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes 280-RICR-30-10-1 Rules and Regulations Relative to the Transfer of Vehicle Registration PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes 280-RICR-30-10-2 Rules and Regulations Relative to Compulsory Insurance or Financial Responsibility PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes 280-RICR-30-10-3 Rules of Practice and Procedure for Insurance Verification Program PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes 280-RICR-30-10-4 Rules and Regulations Requiring Proof of Payment of Federal Highway Tax Before Allowing Registration of Heavy Vehicles PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes 280-RICR-30-10-5 Issuance of General Assembly License Plates PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes 280-RICR-30-10-6 Issuance of News Photographer Registration Plates PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes 280-RICR-30-10-10 Rules and Regulations Requiring Liability Insurance and Safety Markings on Petroleum Delivery Vehicles Before Registration PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes 280-RICR-30-10-14 Year of Manufacture License Plates PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes 280-RICR-30-15-1 Rhode Island Motor Vehicle Safety and Emission Control Regulation No 1 PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes 280-RICR-30-15-2 Heavy-Duty Diesel Vehicle Emission Inspections PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes 280-RICR-30-15-3 Official Manual for Vehicle Inspection PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes 280-RICR-30-15-4 Rules Regulations and Standards for the Inspection of Motorcycles Motor Scooters and Other Motor-Driven Cycles PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes 280-RICR-30-15-5 Regulations and Standards for Safe and Proper Operation of Jitneys PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes 280-RICR-30-15-6 Regulations for the Safety Inspection of Farm Vehicles PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes 280-RICR-30-15-7 Rules and Regulations Concerning an Act Relating to Motor Vehicles -Sunscreening Devices PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes 280-RICR-30-15-8 Rules and Regulations for Extracurricular Vehicles PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes 280-RICR-30-15-9 Rules and Regulations Governing the Certification and Use of Ignition Interlock Systems PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes 280-RICR-30-15-10 Rules and Regulations Regarding School Bus Transportation PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes 280-RICR-30-15-11 Rules and Regulations for the Enforcement of Motor Carrier Safety PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes 280-RICR-30-15-12 Regulations and Standards for Safe and Proper Operation of Taxicabs PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes 280-RICR-30-20-1 Dealers Manufacturers and Rental Licenses PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes 280-RICR-30-20-2 Motor Vehicle Leasing Licenses PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes 280-RICR-30-20-3 Driver Safety for Motorized Bicycle Motorized Tricycle & Moped Renters PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes
280-RICR-30-00-1 Rules of Practice and Procedure for the Division of Motor Vehicles PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes
280-RICR-30-05-1 Rules and Regulations Governing Applicants for Commercial Drivers Licenses Permits Renewals and Endorsements PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes
280-RICR-30-05-2 Rules and Regulations for School Bus Driver Certification PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes
280-RICR-30-05-3 Rules and Regulations Concerning the Medical Advisory Board PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes
280-RICR-30-05-4 Rules and Regulations Regarding the Issuance of a Drivers License to Applicants and Licensees Who Use Bioptic Telescopic Lenses PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes
280-RICR-30-05-5 Rules and Regulations Regarding Eligibility for Pupil Transportation Certificate PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes
280-RICR-30-05-6 Regulations Regarding Foreign Language Driver License Examinations PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes
280-RICR-30-10-1 Rules and Regulations Relative to the Transfer of Vehicle Registration PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes
280-RICR-30-10-2 Rules and Regulations Relative to Compulsory Insurance or Financial Responsibility PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes
280-RICR-30-10-3 Rules of Practice and Procedure for Insurance Verification Program PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes
280-RICR-30-10-4 Rules and Regulations Requiring Proof of Payment of Federal Highway Tax Before Allowing Registration of Heavy Vehicles PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes
280-RICR-30-10-10 Rules and Regulations Requiring Liability Insurance and Safety Markings on Petroleum Delivery Vehicles Before Registration PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes
280-RICR-30-15-1 Rhode Island Motor Vehicle Safety and Emission Control Regulation No 1 PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes
280-RICR-30-15-4 Rules Regulations and Standards for the Inspection of Motorcycles Motor Scooters and Other Motor-Driven Cycles PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes
280-RICR-30-15-5 Regulations and Standards for Safe and Proper Operation of Jitneys PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes
280-RICR-30-15-6 Regulations for the Safety Inspection of Farm Vehicles PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes
280-RICR-30-15-7 Rules and Regulations Concerning an Act Relating to Motor Vehicles -Sunscreening Devices PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes
280-RICR-30-15-9 Rules and Regulations Governing the Certification and Use of Ignition Interlock Systems PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes
280-RICR-30-15-10 Rules and Regulations Regarding School Bus Transportation PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes
280-RICR-30-15-11 Rules and Regulations for the Enforcement of Motor Carrier Safety PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes
280-RICR-30-15-12 Regulations and Standards for Safe and Proper Operation of Taxicabs PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes
280-RICR-30-20-3 Driver Safety for Motorized Bicycle Motorized Tricycle & Moped Renters PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes