How to Renew Your Vehicle Registration in Rhode Island

The Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles notifies vehicle owners of the expiration date of their vehicle registration by mail. Vehicle registrations can be renewed before the expiration date either through the mail, through the use of drop boxes located in all DMV Offices, or by using the DMV's online service. Registrations cannot be renewed in person. Registrations are valid for 2 years and can be renewed up to 90 days post expiration. Re-registration of the vehicle is required beyond that.

[edit] REGISTRATION RENEWAL BY U.S. MAIL OR VIA DMV DROP BOX

• Send the completed registration renewal form with current insurance details and the appropriate payment in check or money order (made out to Division of Motor Vehicles) to:

  Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles
  100 Main St.
  Pawtucket, RI 02680    

• The check should carry the vehicle registration number on the lower left-hand corner.
• You can also drop the above set of documents into drop boxes placed at all DMV Offices.

[edit] REGISTRATION RENEWAL VIA THE INTERNET

1. Go to the Rhode Island Department of Motor Vehicles Online Services website.
2. Have your credit/debit card (Visa or MasterCard) handy along with current insurance information, current registration or registration renewal form.
3. Online renewal is not available for leased vehicles and certain other vehicles; or if you live in the towns of Barrington, Warren, Central Falls, Exeter, Narragansett or S Kingstown for municipal tax related reasons.
4. There is no additional fee for online renewals.

[edit] ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• It may take up to15 days for your new registration card and decals to arrive by mail.
• See Vehicle Registrations for additional details.
• See also Renewing Your License.
• See also Rhode Island Insurance Center.