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.
Lost or Damaged Plates If your license plates are lost, stolen or damaged, this can be resolved in one of two ways: 1. Plate Change You will be issued a new plate number from our stock plates. Click here for information on Plate Change. 2. Plate Remake You will retain the same plate number. This transaction can be performed online or by mail. Perform this transaction online here: Plate Remake / Plate Design Change Order a remake of your existing plate or order your plate in a different design. To perform this transaction by mail: Please fill out the application for plate remake. Mail the Application for Remake of License Plates form with the appropriate payment to the Division of Motor Vehicles Attn: Plates, 600 New London Avenue, Cranston RI 02920. Application for Remake of License Plates PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Lost/Stolen Plates You must surrender plate(s) to get new ones. Vehicles issued two plates: If both plates are lost/stolen, you need to provide a police report or complete the Affidavit for Cancellation of Registration for Lost Plates. You can file for the report at your local law enforcement agency. Vehicles issued one plate: You must provide a police report for the lost/stolen plate or complete the Affidavit for Cancellation of Registration for Lost Plates. You can file for the report at your local law enforcement agency. Affidavit for Cancellation of Registration PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Replacement Plate Stickers: you must bring your current registration certificate to any DMV branch location or AAA branch office (members only) to obtain a new set of stickers. There is no charge for replacement stickers.