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 Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has officially launched a statewide initiative aimed at improving communication between drivers with autism and police ...

Rhode Island requires the original title for all out-of-state vehicle registrations. Vehicle owners can find a "Title Request for Lienholder or Leasing Company" form on the DMV website. The DMV will ...

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 ...

Q: I mailed my license renewal form along with a personal check to the Division of Motor Vehicles about five weeks ago. I still have not received my renewed license in the mail. My current license ...

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 ...

PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles is warning drivers about a “recent surge” in fraudulent text messages that officials said incorrectly claim to be from the agency and that ...

(WJAR) — The Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles announced on Thursday that it was canceling all road tests due to the extreme heat. Like most of this week, Thursday is filled with heat advisories ...

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 ...