The Rhode Island DMV requires the original title for all vehicle registrations as of Jan. 1, 2024. Rhode Island residents registering a vehicle with an out-of-state title must obtain the original ...

CRANSTON – The Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles has issued an expanded warning about a scam targeting people via text messages, emails and phone calls. The fraudulent messages have targeted ...

Rhode Island requires the original title for all out-of-state vehicle registrations. Vehicle owners can find a "Title Request for Lienholder or Leasing Company" form on the DMV website. The DMV will ...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — The Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has officially launched a statewide initiative aimed at improving communication between drivers with autism and police ...

Q: I am in the process of purchasing my leased vehicle from Toyota Financial Services. Can I register my car at the local AAA office, or do I need to go to the DMV? A: On our website (dmv.ri.gov), we ...

Rhode Island DMV's turnaround time for dealership paperwork is typically less than seven days. Resubmitted paperwork restarts the processing time. The DMV contacts the dealership once the registration ...

PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles is warning drivers about a “recent surge” in fraudulent text messages that officials said incorrectly claim to be from the agency and that ...

Q: I’m not crazy about the new “ocean” license plate being digitally printed. I was thinking of switching to the “sailboat” plate. Are they still being produced with raised letters? I have not ...

A business owner must create a bill of sale to transfer a company vehicle to their personal name. The company must sign the vehicle's title over to the individual, as businesses cannot gift vehicles.

A: When registering a vehicle from out of state, or with an out-of-state title, the original title is always required. The Rhode Island DMV has been a “Title All” state since Jan. 1, 2024. On our ...