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Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles Locations and Hours

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Submitted by deniz on Tue, 12/02/2008 - 03:10

[edit] CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE STATE DMV

Telephone

Telephone customer service representatives are available to provide general information from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm, Monday-Friday. Pre-recorded general information is available at all other times.

Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles
(401) 462-4DMV or (401) 462-4368

Alternate phone numbers are available for information about specific topics.

Mail

Division of Motor Vehicles
100 Main Street
Pawtucket, RI 02860

[edit] LOCATIONS BY BRANCH OFFICE

The Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has its main office in Pawtucket and branch offices throughout the state. Click here to find the DMV office location nearest you.

[edit] APPOINTMENTS AND SCHEDULING

You can visit DMV locations to complete your vision, knowledge and road tests. The branches that offer these services do not need prior appointments. Road test appointments for commercial licenses have to be booked with the Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI), by calling (401) 825-1146 and tests also have to be taken through the CCRI.

[edit] TYPES OF LOCATIONS

  • DMV Offices handle transactions concerning titles, registration, licenses, non-driver IDs, permits and more. Do check if the transaction you require is handled at the branch office you are hoping to go to. You can also schedule your vision, knowledge and road tests here, although road tests are performed only at certain branch offices. At the main office at Pawtucket, all transactions are handled. DMV Offices are generally open from 8:30 am-3:30 pm, except for holidays observed by the DMV, but timings may vary for different offices. Please verify the hours and services offered at your preferred office before visiting in person.
  • The Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) handles the road tests needed for commercial licenses. Appointments for these tests need to be scheduled in advance. Commercial licenses are also handled through the main office in Pawtucket.
  • Emissions Inspection Stations are available for vehicle inspections. Click here to find an Emissions Inspection Station near you. Check here for the inspection requirements for Kit Vehicles. All Emission Inspection Stations do not have facilities to test diesel vehicles. Please verify the hours and services offered at your preferred station before visiting in person.