How to Renew a Driver's License in Rhode Island
How to Renew a Driver's License in Rhode Island
A Rhode Island Driver's License can be renewed in person at any DMV office in the State.
WHEN TO RENEW YOUR DRIVER'S LICENSE
- You would normally receive a reminder in the mail to renew your driver license about three weeks prior to expiration.
- Rhode Island licenses normally have a validity of five years from the date of issue and two years if you are over seventy years of age.
- If your license expired over 3 years ago, you need to take a fresh written exam and road test for a new license.
TO RENEW IN PERSON
You must bring:- Your current license and renewal form received in the mail
- Proof of residency in case a change of address is required on the license.
- A renewal fee of $31.50 for a five year license and $9.50 for a two year license (for those over 68 years of age). Payment can be made by cash or personal checks.
No appointment is necessary at the DMV office.
You will initially be issued a 60 day temporary license while your regular license is being processed. The latter will then be mailed to your residence.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Note that Rhode Island does not currently offer driver's license renewal online.
- See also Renewing a Commercial Driver's License.
- See also How to Apply for a New License or How to Replace a Lost License.
- See also Registration Renewal.
