Road Test Cancellation (Friday, February 3, 2023 AND Saturday, February 4, 2023) For all customers scheduled for a ROAD TEST on Friday, February 3, 2023 and Saturday, February 4, 2023: due to the extreme low temperatures forecasted for this area, all road tests are cancelled and are currently being rescheduled. A DMV representative will be contacting those impacted customers within three (3) business days.
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. More information will be provided in the upcoming months.
Year of Manufacture Plates In 2015, the Rhode Island General Assembly passed legislation enabling antique vehicles to utilize “Year of Manufacture” plates (referred to as YOM). Specifically, this legislation would allow owners of vehicles that are 25 years or older (based on model year) to display and register license plates on their vehicle from the year in which that vehicle was manufactured. RIGL 31-1-3.3 For any vehicle that is more than twenty-five (25) years old, the division of motor vehicles may also issue or approve, subject to rules and regulations that may be promulgated by the administrator, a "year of manufacture plate" for the vehicle that is an exact replica plate designating the exact year of manufacture of the vehicle. To apply online, click here. For a paper application, click here. Paper applications must be dropped off or sent to the Enforcement Office at the Cranston DMV for preliminary approval.