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.
Masks Mandatory FOR EVERYONE'S HEALTH AND SAFETY, A FACE COVERING OR MASK MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES DURING YOUR VISIT.
Salvage Inspections A salvage vehicle is a vehicle that has been classified as a total loss by an insurance company and is now in the process of being repaired by a Rhode Island salvage rebuilder. Salvage Inspection Instructions To process the Application for Salvage Inspection you must submit the following paperwork: Copies of all receipts for replaced parts and labor (VIN numbers must be listed on all receipts for parts, indicating where parts came from) A certified check or money order for $57.50, made payable to "DMV" A copy of the Salvage Title A Certificate of Salvage Repair Vehicle must be repaired by a Rhode Island licensed salvage rebuilder (no exceptions) Please return application to Division of Motor Vehicles, Enforcement Office, 600 New London Avenue, Cranston, RI 02920-3024 Salvage Inspection Application PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes At the time of your inspection, you will need to present the following paperwork: Original receipts for replaced parts and labor (VIN numbers must be listed on all receipts for parts, indicating where parts came from) Positive Identification required (R.I. license or ID card) An insurance company appraisal report Repair work order Properly assigned Salvage Title Vehicle must be completely restored Photos of vehicle, BEFORE repair Bill of Sale To cancel an appointment, please call (401) 462-5736 (we require 24 hours notice) Missing Paperwork: If any paperwork requested is NOT presented at this time, a new appointment will be necessary, along with another certified check or money order for $57.50
