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.
Moving into RI from Out of State Forms and Fees You need to complete and sign the Application for Registration. Refer to the Checklist for Registration below for a list of documents needed to perform this transaction. You need to complete and sign the Sales or Use Tax Exemption Certificate form. You need to complete and sign the Sales Tax Exemption Affidavit. Costs are listed in the DMV Registration Fee Table Application for Registration TR-1 PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Tax Exempt Certificate (T-333-1) PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Transferring In From Out-Of-State (SU-NR-1) PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Checklist for Registrations PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Title Request for Lienholder or Leasing Company PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Things to Know Within 30 days of moving to Rhode Island you must obtain a new title and registration for your vehicle. Insurance is mandatory in Rhode Island. You must carry liability at the minimum and your insurance company must be licensed to do business in the State of Rhode Island. New residents need to have their cars inspected within five days of being registered. A title is required for registration unless the vehicle is older than model year 2001 AND the jurisdiction from which the vehicle is coming is one that does not require a title for that vehicle If two owners are on the title, both parties must be present during registration, if not, the signature of the absent party must be notarized on the Application for Registration.(TR-1 form) If the title is from another state or the vehicle was registered in another state a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) check is required before you register the car. Contact the police station you are going to visit to inquire what forms of payment they accept, as not all Police Departments accept cash. If the lien holder has sent your valid out of state title to the RI DMV, you must first obtain it from the Research Office at the Cranston DMV before any transaction can be processed. Leased Vehicles: The Division of Motor Vehicles will not request a title from a leasing company.