If your Rhode Island driver's license or identification card has been lost, stolen, or mutilated, you can apply for a replacement or duplicate license at your local Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Office.

Instructions for replacing a lost, stolen or mutilated Rhode Island driver's license or identification card:

1. Locate the Rhode Island DMV Office nearest you. Be sure to note the days and hours of operation.
2. Bring proper identification. The state of Rhode Island requires that you present one piece of identity document with date of birth and name, and one piece of signature document when applying for a duplicate driver's license or identification card.
3. Bring the correct fee. Normally, there is a $26.50 fee for replacing a lost, stolen, or mutilated license. Please contact your local DMV Office to confirm the fee before applying in person, since fees may vary.

Instructions for Rhode Island residents who are temporarily out of state:

Rhode Island residents who are temporarily out of state and unable to apply in person may apply for a duplicate license or identification card through the mail. Such persons may include military personnel or students who are either out of the state or country, among others.

1. Prepare a duplicate-request affidavit explaining the reason for your inability to appear in person, and have it notarized.
2. Obtain a self-addressed stamped envelope and a check or money order for $26.50 made payable to: Department of Motor Vehicles. Please contact the DMV at (401) 462 5808 to confirm the fee before applying in person, since fees may vary.
3. Mail the above documents, along with your payment to:

   Pawtucket Department of Motor Vehicles
     100 Main Street
   Pawtucket, RI 02860    

4. The duplicate license or identification card will be processed and mailed to you.

Additional Information

• If you are close to the expiry of your license or identification card, you can renew your license or identification card instead of applying for a replacement.
• You cannot apply for a replacement driver's license or identification online.