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.
Alcohol Reinstatement Fees All reinstatements of driving privileges are conducted at the Adjudication Office of the Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles. The Adjudication Office is located on the 3rd floor of the Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles, 600 New London Avenue, Cranston, RI 02920. When a motorist satisfies all court-ordered suspension requirements, as well as any Division of Motor Vehicle suspension requirements, the motorist may reinstate their driving privilege. Alcohol-related reinstatement fees are as follows: Alcohol-related license reinstatement fee: $352.50* Alcohol Education Program: $350.00 Ignition Interlock Device- DMV Fee: $100.00 Updated License (indicating the hardship license and/or ignition interlock device restrictions): $27.50* (if applicable) *Fee includes a $2.50 technology charge. Accepted forms of payment are cash, credit or debit card, and check or money order. Third-party and temporary/starter checks are not accepted. If you are going to make payment with another person's credit or debit card, or personal check, that person must be with you at the time of payment. Please be advised that only the driver's license reinstatement fee is payable by phone. Please email the Adjudication Office at dmv.adj@dmv.ri.gov to arrange payment.