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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 do this registration transaction. Reservation instructions are below.
 

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.

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Lost or Damaged Registration

Online: Please use our online duplicate registration service found under Online Services.

By Mail: Send the Application for Registration and a check or money order to the Division of Motor Vehicles Attn: Registration Duplicate, 600 New London Avenue, Cranston RI 02920

Application for Registration TR-1 PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes
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Division of Motor Vehicles

600 New London Avenue

Cranston, RI 02920-3024

Phone: (401) 462-4368

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