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.
Locations & Hours DMV Locations Cranston Headquarters 600 New London Avenue Cranston, RI 02920 (401) 462-4368 Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. by reservation only. State Holidays» Middletown Branch 52 Valley Road Middletown, RI 02842 (401) 846-5451 Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. by reservation only. Dealership runner transactions are not processed at this branch office. Wakefield Branch 4808 Tower Hill Road Wakefield, RI 02879 (401) 789-1430 Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. by reservation only. Dealership runner transactions are not processed at this branch office. Warren Branch Hours: Closed Westerly Branch Hours: Closed Westerly Drop Box Westerly Town Hall 45 Broad St Westerly, RI 02891 Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Westerly Drop Box is accessible only during Westerly Town Hall business hours. The Westerly Drop Box accepts all DMV forms, applications, and canceled plates. Please be sure to include a completed form, a check or money order, and your contact information in case we have questions. For more information on what transaction can be processed through the drop box, click here . Please allow 7-14 days for your transaction to be processed. Woonsocket Branch Diamond Hill Plaza 2000 Diamond Hill Road Woonsocket, RI 02895 (401) 356-4031 Fax: (401) 597-0550 Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. by reservation only. Dealership runner transactions are not processed at this branch office. Road Test Sites Commercial Road/Skills Test 400 Romano Vineyard Way North Kingstown, RI 02852 Operator's License 600 New London Ave Cranston RI 02920 Phone: (401) 462-5750 Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. State Holidays» Safety and Emissions Office 600 New London Ave Cranston RI 02920 Phone: (401) 462-5890 Office Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. State Holidays » Garage 325 Melrose St. Providence RI 02907 Phone: (401) 462-5890 Garage Hours: Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Suspensions 600 New London Avenue Cranston, RI 02920 Driver Retraining (401) 462-0826 Medical Review Board (401) 462-0800 Suspension / Reinstatement (401) 462-0800 Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. by reservation only. State Holidays » Transaction Information Below is a list of transactions that can be processed at any DMV branch location. Please Note: All other transactions must be processed at the Cranston headquarters. License Address Change, Name Change, Duplicate, First License (after passing road exam), Renew, Out of State Transfers, Motorcycle. License/ID/Permit Application (LI-1 Form) PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes State ID New, Renew, Reissue, Duplicate, Address Change, Name Change. License/ID/Permit Application (LI-1 Form) PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Update Address / Contact Information PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Registration New, Transfer, Out of State Transfers, Cancel, Address Change, Name Change, Duplicate, Plate Change, Plate Cancellation, Duplicate Plate Orders (remakes), Vanity Plate Orders, Re-registration of expired (over 3 months) registrations, Tax Only, Surviving Spouse. Application for Registration TR-1 PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Permit Duplicate, Motorcycle, Limited (under 18) with CCRI 33-hour certificate and attended class in Rhode Island. License/ID/Permit Application (LI-1 Form) PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Road Exams Scheduling, Changes. Please Note: All CDL transactions, Dealer and Non-Dealer Runner transactions, and the computerized knowledge exam are available at the Cranston Headquarters only. Application for Commercial Driver's License (CDL-1) PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes AAA Office Locations All services available are listed below. Cranston Office 1035 Reservoir Avenue Cranston, RI 02910-0758 (401) 944-7300 Hours: Monday - Friday: 9am - 5pm; Saturday: 9am - 1pm; Sunday: All AAA Offices Closed Cumberland Office 2000 Mendon Road Cumberland, RI 02864-3831 401-333-9500 Hours: Monday - Friday: 9am - 5pm; Saturday: 9am - 1pm; Sunday: All AAA Offices Closed East Providence Office 12 River Rd East Providence, RI 02915 (401) 519-5900 Hours: Monday - Friday: 9am - 5pm; Saturday: 9am - 1pm; Sunday: All AAA Offices Closed Greenville Office Apple Valley Mall - 445 Putnam Pike Greenville, RI 02828-3022 401-232-5100 Hours: Monday - Friday: 9am - 5pm; Saturday: 9am - 1pm; Sunday: All AAA Offices Closed Providence Headquarters 110 Royal Little Drive Providence, RI 02904-1863 401-868-2010 Hours: Monday - Friday: 9am - 5pm; Saturday: 9am - 1pm; Sunday: All AAA Offices Closed (NOTE: This office will be closed from 10/16/2021 until further notice) Middletown Office 49 East Main Road Middletown, RI 02842-4969 401-841-5000 Hours: Monday - Friday: 9am - 5pm; Saturday: 9am - 1pm; Sunday: All AAA Offices Closed Narragansett Office 14 Woodruff Avenue, Suite 15 Narragansett, RI 02882-3457 401-789-3000 Hours: Monday - Friday: 9am - 5pm; Saturday: 9am - 1pm; Sunday: All AAA Offices Closed South Attleboro Office 405 Washington St South Attleboro, MA 02703 (508) 399-9000 Hours: Monday - Friday: 9am - 5pm; Saturday: 9am - 1pm; Sunday: All AAA Offices Closed Warwick Office 65 Centerville Rd Warwick, RI 02886 401-732-5000 Hours: Monday - Friday: 9am - 5pm; Saturday: 9am - 1pm; Sunday: All AAA Offices Closed AAA Services License Updates (excluding CDL’s) - RI DMV LI-1 FORM REQUIRED License Renewals (excluding CDL’s) - RI DMV LI-1 FORM REQUIRED Duplicate License (excluding CDL’s) - RI DMV LI-1 FORM REQUIRED License Conversion to State ID State ID Duplicate - RI DMV LI-1 FORM REQUIRED State ID Renewal - RI DMV LI-1 FORM REQUIRED State ID Update - RI DMV LI-1 FORM REQUIRED Motorcycle Permits and Endorsements - RI DMV LI-1 FORM REQUIRED Cancellation of Registration Registration Renewals (over 90 days expired, same plates) Registration Update (Address Change) Duplicate Registration Re-Registrations License Plate Remakes Replacement License Plate Sticker Two Way Plate Change Vanity Plate Orders Veteran License and ID Designation US Flag Decal