Important Information regarding your new Ocean plates and your Registration Certificate Please (click here) for more information.
Driver Privilege Cards UPDATE: In accordance with legislation passed in the 2022 Legislative Session, Driver Privilege Cards will be available for issuance beginning in JULY 2023. For a list of required documents, please click here (click here for the list in Spanish). More information can also be found on the Division of Taxation website. For the most recent list of commonly asked questions and answers, please visit our FAQ page by clicking here. Please check back to our website for updates and additional information.
License Plates Obtaining Plates: Please refer to the New Registration Section of our website. New Registrations can be completed at any DMV Branch Location, by mail, or by DMV Drop Box.  Cancellation of Plates: Plates may be cancelled at any DMV branch location through their Drop Box, at a AAA Branch office (members only) or online through our Online Plate Cancellation page. Additional information is located in the Cancel Plates Section of our website.  Preferred Plates: Preferred plates are requested through the Office of Governor, State House Room 144, 82 Smith Street, Providence, RI 02903. Phone: (401) 222-2080. Fax: (401) 222-8096. Email: preferredplates@governor.ri.gov Preferred Plates are defined as: Passenger plates with 1 letter with 1-3 digits; 2 letters with 1-2 digits; and 1-4 digits (1-9999); Commercial, Combination, Motorcycle plates with 1-4 digits (1-9999) and Antique plates (1-2000); Suburban and Veteran plates with 1-3 digits (1-999), and National Guard and Public plates with 1-2 digits (1-99). Application for Preferred License Plates