Registration Renewal

All registration renewals must be processed by mail, online with a credit card or deposited in the drop-boxes located at any DMV branch location. The drop-box is accessible only during normal business hours - Monday thru Friday, 8:30 am - 3:30 pm. If you are a AAA member you can renew your registration at any AAA branch office.

    By Mail

    • Send the Registration Renewal notice to the Division of Motor Vehicles Attn: Registration Renewal, 600 New London Avenue, Cranston RI 02920. If you did not receive a notice in the mail use the Registration Renewal form.
    • Costs are listed in the DMV Registration Fee Table

    Online

    • To renew your vehicle registration online please click here.
    • Refer to the table of plate types to determine if you can renew your vehicle's registration online.

    Please Note: Leased vehicles can now be renewed online. However, leased vehicle owners will not be able to update or change the address on the registration.

    Drop Box

    • Deposit your Registration Renewal notice or Registration Renewal form in drop-boxes located at all DMV branch locations. The drop-box is accessible only during normal business hours - Monday thru Friday, 8:30 am - 3:30 pm.

    Outstanding Taxes

    • Check with your Tax Collector to see if you owe property taxes on your vehicle. If you have outstanding taxes and your city or town has placed a block against you in the DMV system, you will not receive a renewal notice and the DMV will not be able to renew your registration. Pay your property tax and have the Tax Collector send the clearance to the DMV.