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State ID
Forms and Fees
- You need to complete and sign the License/ID/Permit Application
- Refer to the third page of the License/ID/Permit Application for a list of documents needed to perform this transaction.
- Costs are listed in the DMV Fee Table
Things to Know
- You must be a Rhode Island resident.
- You can not have a valid license in Rhode Island or any other state.
- If you are 59 years of age or older, there is no cost.
- You must list your Social Security Number on the application, or a letter issued by the Social Security Administration stating the applicant is not eligible to receive a Social Security Number. If you do not know your number, please contact the Social Security Administration.
- Checks are not accepted for State Identification Cards.
Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN): The Rhode Island DMV does not accept an ITIN as a form of identity. You must have a valid social security number or an acceptable denial letter from Social Security with an acceptable visa code.