All used vehicles coming into Rhode Island from out of state, regardless of model year, require a VIN inspection from a local municipal police department. If an out-of-state used vehicle is being ...

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, R.I. (WPRI) — The Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is alerting drivers to a recent surge in fraudulent text messages regarding unpaid traffic violations. The fraudulent text ...

The R.I. Division of Motor Vehicles is sounding the alarm about another round of text message scams warning drivers they will ...

Q: We moved to Rhode Island from Utah. We are trying to get our car registered, but we had to get a hold of the leasing company to order the title from the Utah DMV to send to the Rhode Island DMV.

Q: My brother recently passed away, and his daughter wants to give me his car. What do I need to do? A: Our website, dmv.ri.gov, has a whole section in the “Registration, Plates & Title” tab called ...

The Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles alerted the public of a surge in fraudulent text messages. Officials said the ...

Q: Why is it that I see numerous cars with only a back Rhode Island license plate and no front bracket or some other type plate in the front? They are mostly luxury cars and many have an inspection ...

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 ...

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 ...