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Important Information regarding your new Ocean plates and your Registration Certificate

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Charity Plates

The Division of Motor Vehicles offers various Charity Plate designs, some that are currently in production and available to order now, and others that are accepting preorders. Visit each page for more details.

 

Charity Plate Designs - currently in production

Charity Plate Designs - taking preorders

 

 

 

AAA Member Services


AAA members in Rhode Island can take advantage of many transaction services at select branch offices.
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At Donate Life Rhode Island, individuals are able to register to be an organ and tissue donor at anytime — 24 hours a day — 7 days a week

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Division of Motor Vehicles
600 New London Avenue
Cranston, RI 02920-3024
Phone: (401) 462-4368

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