Address Change

The Division of Motor Vehicles requires license holders to keep their current address on file.

To get a new photo license with your new address you need to appear in person at any DMV branch office during regular business hours with your current license and proof of residency.

• Valid Voter Registration Card.
• Utility bill (gas, electric, telephone, cable, oil) in your name or in the name of an immediate family member with the same last name.
• Personal check or bank statement with your name and address (no P.O. box).
• Valid original lease agreement with your name and address. (Landlord's name, address, and telephone number also must be provided.)
• Payroll check with your name and address.
• Welfare check stub or food stamp card with your name and address.
• Insurance policy for your home/apartment with your name and address.
• Property tax bill for your residence.
• If a minor, school records and parent's license/ID with same address will be accepted.
• If you do not want a new photo license, you may simply complete the Change of Address card and mail this card to:

Division of Motor Vehicles
100 Main Street
Pawtucket, RI 02860
Name Change

 

Name Change

To change your name on your RI license, you are required to change your name with Social Security first. Please allow at least 24 hours for Social Security to make the change to their records before changing your name with the DMV. If the name change is not in the Social Security system, the DMV cannot process your name change on your license.

You must then appear in person at any DMV branch office during regular business hours, and bring the following documents:

• Your current RI license
• One document showing your correct name, such as a marriage certificate or divorce decree.
  
  

OR

• The DMV will accept a notarized affidavit stating the change of name. This affidavit is available in any DMV branch and must be signed by you and notarized.
• Along with this affidavit, you must provide the DMV with two documents evidencing the new name, such as a Social Security card, a valid voter registration card, or current U.S. passport.

The fee to change any information on a license is 6.50.