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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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Licenses & IDs

RI DMV issues non-driver State Identification Cards, Learner Permits, Operator Licenses, Motorcycle Permits, Commercial Learner Permits, and Commercial Driver Licenses.

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Checklist for Licenses / IDs / Permits PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes
License/ID/Permit Application (LI-1 Form) PDF file, about 999kbkilobytes
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Division of Motor Vehicles

600 New London Avenue

Cranston, RI 02920-3024

Phone: (401) 462-4368

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