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.
Suspension Reinstatements Reinstatement of Vehicles with Active Registrations Vehicle owners who have a current registration (not expired) only need to have the vehicle PASS a Rhode Island Emission and/or Safety Inspection and be issued an inspection sticker. Please verify that the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on the sticker issued exactly matches the VIN on the registration, if so, then no further action is needed. The record will be electronically transmitted to DMV within 24 hours, updating the inspection record based on the VIN match reinstating the registration. If the vehicle needs clearance sooner than 24 hours, you will need to contact the Safety and Emissions Office at (401)-462-5890. Reinstatement of Unregistered Vehicles or Vehicles Requiring Registration Renewal Vehicles that have an active suspension against the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) for failure to obtain an inspection certificate will not be allowed to be registered or renewed until the vehicle has been inspected and deemed safe for use on the roadways. Listed below are instructions for vehicle owners that have been denied registration or registration renewal due to an "A2" suspension / registration block for failure to obtain an inspection certificate (inspection sticker). The steps required may vary slightly depending on the situation, so please read carefully. Obtain a Passing Safety Inspection The vehicle must be presented to a Rhode Island Official Inspection Station and PASS the SAFETY portion of a vehicle inspection. For a list of inspection station locations, please visit http://www.dmv.ri.gov/inspections Obtain Clearance of the Suspension Once the vehicle has been approved for safety, the vehicle owner must contact the Safety and Emissions Office at 401-462-5890 to request clearance of the suspension/registration block. Register/Renew the Vehicle Once the suspension/registration block has been removed: If unregistered, the vehicle owner may now register the vehicle. If expired, the vehicle owner may now renew the registration. If the plates have been seized by Law Enforcement, the vehicle owner may now return to the agency that seized the plates and request their return OR perform a plate change at any DMV location. Finalize the Inspection and Obtain the Inspection Sticker Once the vehicle has been properly registered and the plates affixed to the vehicle, the final step is to return to the inspection station, (pass the emissions test if it did not pass emissions initially) and be issued an actual inspection sticker. Important Notes You must obtain an inspection sticker within 20 days of the reinstatement date or a new suspension order will be re-issued. Vehicle owners are entitled to one free re-inspection, at the same station, within 30 days of the initial inspection. A printable Version of the A2 Clearance Instructions is Available Here PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes
A printable Version of the A2 Clearance Instructions is Available Here PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes