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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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