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Driver's Licenses

DMV Issues New Design for Licenses and State ID Cards

Rhode Island Drivers License

The DMV has begun to issue new style licenses and state identification cards as of Tuesday, July 19, 2016.

All state identification cards, commercial driver's licenses, and regular operator's licenses will reflect this new design.

Existing active licenses and state identification cards will remain effective until their expiration date.