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.
Inspection Stations and Locations Light Duty Vehicles and Light Duty Trucks Up to and including 8,500 lbs. GVWR (gross vehicle weight rating) All Light Duty Vehicles and Light Duty Trucks (Gas & Diesel powered) registered in Rhode Island are required to pass a Safety and Emissions test at least once every 24 months. RI Official Safety and Emissions Stations PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Heavy Duty Vehicles and Heavy Duty Trucks Greater than 8,500 lbs. GVWR (gross vehicle weight rating) All Heavy Duty Vehicles and Heavy Duty Trucks registered in Rhode Island are required to pass a RI Safety Inspection at least once every 12 months. Heavy Duty Vehicle Inspection Stations PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Trailers and Semi-Trailers Greater than 1,000 lbs. GVWR (gross vehicle weight rating) All Trailers and Semi-Trailers registered in Rhode Island are required to pass a RI Safety Inspection prior to June 30th each year. RI Trailer Inspection Stations PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Motorcycles All Motorcycles registered in Rhode Island are required to pass a RI Safety Inspection prior to June 30th each year. RI Official Motorcycle Inspection Stations PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Livestock Trailers All Livestock Trailers and Livestock Semi-Trailers (irrespective of gross weight), registered in Rhode Island are required to pass a RI Safety Inspection prior to June 30th each year. RI Official Livestock Stations PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes