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.
YOM Requirements YOM Requirements YOM plates must maintain a dual registration; a primary plate and the YOM plate. Expiration of the primary plate will invalidate the registration of the YOM plate. Only one (1) YOM plate is required, but two (2) can be used. If only one (1) is displayed on the vehicle, it must be displayed on the REAR of the vehicle, with the primary plate displayed on the front. The primary plate must be carried in the vehicle at all times if it is not affixed to said vehicle. Both the primary and YOM registration must be carried in the vehicle at all times and must be furnished to law enforcement upon demand. YOM plates can only be displayed within the State of RI. When travelling out of state, the primary plates must be displayed. If a primary plate is a plate type other than antique, your vehicle will still require an inspection sticker. When submitting the vehicle for state inspection, only the primary plates should be displayed. ALL plates issued under this program must be approved by the Administrator of Motor Vehicles or his/her designee. Only Rhode Island plates will be considered for use. Once a plate number is used, it will not be available for ANY Year of Manufacture plate. There are no “preferred” YOM plates. They are issued on a first come first served basis. Plates of only the following plate types are eligible: Passenger, Commercial, Combination, Antique, Motorcycle, Camper, Suburban and Veteran. Veteran and military plates would require the registered owner to qualify for the use of that plate type. Commercial, Combination, Suburban, Motorcycle and Camper would only be able to be used on vehicles that would qualify for those plates. Vehicles must be at least 25 years old to be eligible for a YOM plate. Wave plates would not be considered to be used until at least 10 years after the completion of the next reissuance. Customers are encouraged to check with the DMV to ensure a plate number is available for use PRIOR to purchasing or making a particular YOM plate. Once a number is used, it will not be available. Your purchase of an expensive vintage plate will not constitute a deviation from this rule, and your application will be denied. Plates can be preliminarily approved based on the image of plate provided, but final approval is based on presentation and approval of the physical license plates. Registration of YOM plates will only be completed at the Cranston DMV Headquarters.