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 ...

A used car purchased in Rhode Island with a valid inspection sticker does not require reinspection. The valid inspection sticker transfers to the new owner of the vehicle. More information on ...

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 ...

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 ...

CRANSTON, R.I. (WPRI) — The Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is expanding its warning against an increasing wave of scam messages targeting residents through texts, emails and phone calls ...

Q: Why am I still seeing the old gray wave license plates as opposed to the new ocean plates that were issued in 2023 and 2024? If I look closely, they appear to have a yellow, green, or red sticker ...

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 ...

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

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 ...