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.

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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.