Florida or New Jersey Title Customers who have a Florida or New Jersey title and want to register the vehicle in Rhode Island, must make a reservation at the Cranston DMV to complete this registration transaction.
Registering with the “No Labels RI” Party The Rhode Island Board of Elections has recognized a new political party. If you would like to select the “No Labels RI” party, you must go to the following website: https://elections.ri.gov/voter-resources to register with this party choice or contact your local Board of Canvassers in your city or town hall.
Real ID Beginning May 7, 2025, a REAL ID-compliant credential will be required for domestic air travel and entry into certain federal facilities. Make a reservation today to get your REAL ID license or identification card. For REAL ID information, click here.
Name & Address Change You can update your Rhode Island driver's license at any DMV branch location or at a AAA branch office (members only; middle name updates and ADDRESS changes only). Name Change Bring your current Rhode Island license. You need to complete and sign the License/ID/Permit Application One document showing your correct name. Refer to the third page of the License/ID/Permit Application for a list of documents needed to perform this transaction. License/ID/Permit Application (LI-1 Form) PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Costs are listed in the DMV Fee Table Legal Requirements: Name change must be done with Social Security first. It will take 24 hours for changes at Social Security to become effective for the DMV to process your transaction. Need a Social Security Card? PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes SSA Frequently Accessed Online Services PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Address Change Bring current driver's license. You need to complete and sign the License/ID/Permit Application. License/ID/Permit Application (LI-1 Form) PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Online: Change your address it's quick and easy. By Mail: Use the Change of Address form. Send the form to the Division of Motor Vehicles Attn: Address Change, 600 New London Avenue, Cranston RI 02920. There is no fee for this address change. Print your new address on the back of the license in the space provided. Update Address / Contact Information PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Costs are listed in the DMV Fee Table Legal Requirements: License holders are required by law to notify the DMV within ten days of any change in address. Procedure for Changing Gender Designation on Driver's License or Identification Card Applicants requesting a change of the gender designation on their driver's license or identification card from that showing on their identity proof documents must: Surrender any current state-issued license or identification card. Submit a completed Gender Designation form. Gender Designation for License / Identification Card PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Pay applicable fees for new or updated license or identification card. The applicant shall have a new photograph taken. Name changes related to gender are completed via submission of appropriate court documents and also must be reflected on the Social Security card. Please refer to the RI DMV Document Checklist- License and ID Cards. Checklist for Licenses / IDs / Permits PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Need a Social Security Card? PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes SSA Frequently Accessed Online Services PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes