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Reservations Required

RESERVATIONS RI Division of Motor Vehicles is currently open by reservation only. Reservations are available for the Cranston, Woonsocket, Middletown, and Wakefield offices. NO WALK-INS ALLOWED. The Warren and Westerly Branches are temporarily closed until further notice.

For a list of transactions that can be done online or by mail, please click here.

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FOR EVERYONE'S HEALTH AND SAFETY, A FACE COVERING, OR MASK IS RECOMMENDED DURING YOUR VISIT. 

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RI DMV issues non-driver State Identification Cards, Learner Permits, Operator Licenses, Motorcycle Permits, Commercial Learner Permits, and Commercial Driver Licenses.

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Division of Motor Vehicles
600 New London Avenue
Cranston, RI 02920-3024
Phone: (401) 462-4368

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