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.
Name & Address Change You can update your Rhode Island driver's license at any DMV branch location or at a AAA branch office (members only; middle name updates and ADDRESS changes only). Name Change Bring your current Rhode Island license. You need to complete and sign the License/ID/Permit Application One document showing your correct name. Refer to the third page of the License/ID/Permit Application for a list of documents needed to perform this transaction. License/ID/Permit Application (LI-1 Form) PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Costs are listed in the DMV Fee Table Legal Requirements: Name change must be done with Social Security first. It will take 24 hours for changes at Social Security to become effective for the DMV to process your transaction. Need a Social Security Card? PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes SSA Frequently Accessed Online Services PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Address Change Bring current driver's license. You need to complete and sign the License/ID/Permit Application. License/ID/Permit Application (LI-1 Form) PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Online: Change your address it's quick and easy. By Mail: Use the Change of Address form. Send the form to the Division of Motor Vehicles Attn: Address Change, 600 New London Avenue, Cranston RI 02920. There is no fee for this address change. Print your new address on the back of the license in the space provided. Update Address / Contact Information PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Costs are listed in the DMV Fee Table Legal Requirements: License holders are required by law to notify the DMV within ten days of any change in address. Procedure for Changing Gender Designation on Driver's License or Identification Card Applicants requesting a change of the gender designation on their driver's license or identification card from that showing on their identity proof documents must: Surrender any current state-issued license or identification card. Submit a completed Gender Designation form. Gender Designation for License / Identification Card PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Pay applicable fees for new or updated license or identification card. The applicant shall have a new photograph taken. Name changes related to gender are completed via submission of appropriate court documents and also must be reflected on the Social Security card. Please refer to the RI DMV Document Checklist- License and ID Cards. Checklist for Licenses / IDs / Permits PDF file, about 2mbmegabytes Need a Social Security Card? PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes SSA Frequently Accessed Online Services PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes