RHODE ISLAND’S TITLE LAW HAS CHANGED ***Effective March 1, 2024*** The Rhode Island DMV will no longer be accepting photocopies, images, or electronic copies of titles. All new registration and/or new title transactions will now REQUIRE THE ORIGINAL TITLE to be submitted to the RI DMV at the time the transaction takes place. Your lienholder or leasing company can send the original title to the RI DMV, ATTN: Research Office, 600 New London Avenue, Cranston, RI 02920 or to you directly. We highly recommend that the title and other documents are sent with tracking information to enable customers and lienholders to know when the title was received. As long as your contact information (name, address, phone and e-mail) is included with the title, the RI DMV will contact you once your original title has been received so you can complete your transaction. Be advised that this process can take several weeks for the original title to be sent to the RI DMV. Please also be advised that the RI DMV cannot request a title from a lienholder or lease company. A VIN check is required for all transactions involving an Out-of-State title/vehicle. Reservations are required for all visits. PLEASE PLAN ACCORDINGLY. For more information on RI’s new title laws, and new requirements for registration and title transactions, CLICK HERE and scroll down.
Online Scheduling Road Test Self-Scheduling We are happy to now offer the convenience to self-schedule and modify your appointment online from your home computer or mobile device. You can reschedule or review your appointment online, even if your original appointment was made in person at the DMV. For the best selection of locations, dates, and times, we recommend you schedule your appointment as far in advance as possible. To schedule your appointment, you will need to have the following items ready: Your valid learner's permit A printer (to print receipt if desired) A major Credit Card (if fee is applicable) This service may be accessed here. Appointment Availability Additional appointment dates and times may become available each day and are offered on a first come first serve basis. While mandatory waiting periods do apply, users may move their appointments to a sooner appointment date at no charge when one becomes available. We recommend that permit holders log in to the online scheduler regularly to check for availability of a desired date and time. This service may be accessed here. Cancelling or Re-Scheduling Permit holders may also use this service to cancel and/ or re-schedule existing appointments at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled appointment time without incurring any additional fees. This service may be accessed here.