CDL Downgrades Effective July 22, 2024 Per Federal Regulations, effective July 22, 2024, having a “prohibited” status in FMCSA’s Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse due to a drug and alcohol program violation will result in losing or being denied a commercial driver’s license (CDL) or commercial learner’s permit (CLP). Visit the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse or the CDL section of our website to learn more.
Lost or Damaged Licenses A lost or damaged Rhode Island driver's license can be replaced Online and at any DMV branch location or at a AAA branch office (members only). Forms and Fees You need to complete and sign the License/ID/Permit Application Refer to the third page of the License/ID/Permit Application for a list of documents needed to perform this transaction. Costs are listed in the DMV Fee Table License/ID/Permit Application (LI-1 Form) PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Commercial Driver License: Can not be renewed or duplicated by mail. Federal regulations require that a photo appear on the face of the license.