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Florida or New Jersey Title

Customers who have a Florida or New Jersey title and want to register the vehicle in Rhode Island, must make a reservation at the Cranston DMV to complete this registration transaction.

Real ID

Beginning May 7, 2025, a REAL ID-compliant credential will be required for domestic air travel and entry into certain federal facilities. Make a reservation today to get your REAL ID license or identification card. For REAL ID information, click here.

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Checklists

Requirements for common tasks at the DMV

Checklists

Checklist for Licenses / IDs / Permits PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes
Checklist for Registrations PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes
Checklist for Road Test PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes
Checklist for Titles PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes
DPC/IDPC Checklist English DPC/IDPC Checklist English PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes
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Division of Motor Vehicles

600 New London Avenue

Cranston, RI 02920-3024

Phone: (401) 462-4368

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