Rhode Island DMV fees and documents

Fees

• Address of record

  No fee.

  dmv.ri.gov

  Not stated

• New registration certificate

  Per the DMV Fee Table; amount not stated on this page.

  dmv.ri.gov

  Not stated

Documents

• Change of Address Notice

  For mail or in person.

• Form TR-1

  Only for a new registration certificate.

Source: dmv.ri.gov

Fees

• License renewal (5 years)

  Includes $3.50 technology surcharge Not re-confirmed on the official page on Oct 2, 2026 — confirm with the agency before paying.

  dmv.ri.gov

  $73.50

• License renewal (age 71, 4 years)

  Includes $3.50 technology surcharge Not re-confirmed on the official page on Oct 2, 2026 — confirm with the agency before paying.

  dmv.ri.gov

  $59.50

Documents

• Current license

  Or the alternatives listed on the LI-1 form if lost.

• Renewal form

  Driver's License Renewal form or LI-1.

Source: dmv.ri.gov

Fees

• Instructional permit (18+)

  dmv.ri.gov

  $8.50

• Limited permit (under 18)

  dmv.ri.gov

  $13.50

• First license (18+)

  dmv.ri.gov

  $44.50

• Limited provisional license

  dmv.ri.gov

  $29.50

Documents

• Birth certificate or passport

• Social Security Number

• Two proofs of RI residency

• Driver's ed certificate

  Under 18.

Source: dmv.ri.gov

Fees

• DOT Surcharge (2yr)

  dmv.ri.gov

  $40.00

• Technology Surcharge

  dmv.ri.gov

  $3.50

• Credit Card Service Fee

  dmv.ri.gov

  $1.55

• Electric Vehicle Fee (Annual)

  dmv.ri.gov

  $200.00

Documents

• Application for Registration (TR-1)

• Sales/use tax exemption forms

• Out-of-state title or registration

• Proof of Rhode Island insurance

Source: dmv.ri.gov

Documents

• Proof of Identity

  Certified birth certificate or similar identity document

• Social Security Number

  SSN on application or SSA ineligibility letter

• Two Proof of Rhode Island Residency Documents

  Such as a utility bill with address in applicant's name

• Proof of Name Change

  Required if name differs from identity document

Source: dmv.ri.gov

Fees

• Transfer Title

  Rhode Island title transfer fee

  dmv.ri.gov

  $53.50

Documents

• Sales Tax Form

  Required to pay sales tax and obtain a title in your name

• VIN Check (out-of-state vehicles)

  Required for out of state vehicles

• Application for Registration (TR-1)

  Required application form

Source: dmv.ri.gov

Documents

• Application for Registration

  Must be completed and signed

• Insurance Information

  Valid RI insurance required

• Bill of Sale

  Required for private party sale

• Original Title or Proof of Previous Owner

  Required, title needed unless vehicle is model year 2001 or older and from non-titled state

Source: dmv.ri.gov