A: When registering a vehicle from out of state, or with an out-of-state title, the original title is always required. The Rhode Island DMV has been a “Title All” state since Jan. 1, 2024. On our ...

A: If the vehicle was registered to you prior to Jan. 1, 2024, you do not need a title to transfer ownership to a Rhode Island resident, if you can provide a Rhode Island registration in your name and ...

All used vehicles coming into Rhode Island from out of state, regardless of model year, require a VIN inspection from a local municipal police department. If an out-of-state used vehicle is being ...

Rhode Island DMV's turnaround time for dealership paperwork is typically less than seven days. Resubmitted paperwork restarts the processing time. The DMV contacts the dealership once the registration ...

CRANSTON, R.I. (WJAR) — Some people heading to the Division of Motor Vehicles in Cranston have been receiving notices, issued by DMV investigators, for having tinted windows on their cars. In the ...

Chuck Hollis, assistant administrator of the Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles, is kind enough to answer many readers' questions on vehicle issues in the state. We've created this roundup of the ...

A: First, thank you for your service! Next, you can’t have an active registration without car insurance or you will be fined. Since you indicated that you will be selling your car, I have to assume ...

Q: I am in the process of purchasing my leased vehicle from Toyota Financial Services. Can I register my car at the local AAA office, or do I need to go to the DMV? A: On our website (dmv.ri.gov), we ...

Rhode Island’s newest specialty license plate is also its most popular, according to the Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles. The Atlantic Shark Institute license plate, which came out last year, ...

PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles is warning drivers about a “recent surge” in fraudulent text messages that officials said incorrectly claim to be from the agency and that ...

CRANSTON, R.I. (WPRI) — The Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is expanding its warning against an increasing wave of scam messages targeting residents through texts, emails and phone calls ...

The Rhode Island DMV requires the original title for all vehicle registrations as of Jan. 1, 2024. Rhode Island residents registering a vehicle with an out-of-state title must obtain the original ...