A: When registering a vehicle from out of state, or with an out-of-state title, the original title is always required. The Rhode Island DMV has been a “Title All” state since Jan. 1, 2024. On our ...

CRANSTON – The Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles has issued an expanded warning about a scam targeting people via text messages, emails and phone calls. The fraudulent messages have targeted ...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — The deadline to renew certain licenses, permits and registrations, which was extended to the end of November due to the coronavirus pandemic, is quickly approaching. Several ...

Q: I am in the process of purchasing my leased vehicle from Toyota Financial Services. Can I register my car at the local AAA office, or do I need to go to the DMV? A: On our website (dmv.ri.gov), we ...

Making a payment at the Rhode Island Division of Motor vehicles just got easier. You can now make credit card payments at the DMV, the governor's office said. Until Wednesday, all transactions ...

The Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles alerted the public of a surge in fraudulent text messages. Officials said the ...

Q: I’m not crazy about the new “ocean” license plate being digitally printed. I was thinking of switching to the “sailboat” plate. Are they still being produced with raised letters? I have not ...

Q: Why am I still seeing the old gray wave license plates as opposed to the new ocean plates that were issued in 2023 and 2024? If I look closely, they appear to have a yellow, green, or red sticker ...

The Rhode Island DMV requires the original title for all vehicle registrations as of Jan. 1, 2024. Rhode Island residents registering a vehicle with an out-of-state title must obtain the original ...