http://www.dmv.ri.gov/index.php Ask the DMV - Press Releases en-us rihelp@egov.com There is no cost to you and you do not need to come to the DMV. The lien holder will release the lien. They will sign off on the title and mail the title to you. Fri, 05 Apr 2013 13:15:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/19028 You can request a copy of your driving record in person at DMV in Cranston, online at dmv.ri.gov, or by mail at Division of Motor Vehicles, 600 New London Avenue, Cranston, RI 02920. Driving records are processed through DMV's Operator Control division. A driving record includes any special... Fri, 05 Apr 2013 13:00:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/19027 If you've changed your name, you must change it on your license, registration and title. It's important that you first have your name changed with the Social Security Administration. Note that there is a 24-hour waiting period for the updates to your Social Security information. After processed, Mon, 01 Apr 2013 13:15:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/19030 You should be able to use DMV's website to renew your driver's license online. The vision restrictions should not prohibit an online renewal. When you renew online, one of the questions you must answer concerns your vision. If you receive an error message while using the online service, please... Mon, 01 Apr 2013 13:15:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/19029 A: There is no cost to you and you do not need to come to the DMV. The lien holder will release the lien. They will sign off on the title and mail the title to you. Mon, 25 Mar 2013 18:00:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/18972 You should be able to use DMV's website to renew your driver's license online. The vision restrictions should not prohibit an online renewal. When you renew online, one of the questions you must answer concerns your vision. If you receive an error message while using the online service, please... Mon, 25 Mar 2013 18:00:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/18973 You can request a copy of your driving record in person at DMV in Cranston, online at dmv.ri.gov, or by mail at Division of Motor Vehicles, 600 New London Avenue, Cranston, RI 02920. Driving records are processed through DMV's Operator Control division. A driving record includes any special... Mon, 25 Mar 2013 18:00:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/18974 If you've changed your name, you must change it on your license, registration and title. It's important that you first have your name changed with the Social Security Administration. Note that there is a 24-hour waiting period for the updates to your Social Security information. After... Mon, 25 Mar 2013 18:00:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/18975 I know that progress has been made in reducing wait times at DMV but I am still hoping to do my transactions from the comfort of my home. What options are available online? RI DMV allows you to complete a number of transactions online. Here is a complete list of all DMV online services:... Mon, 18 Mar 2013 15:00:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/18922 Within 30 days of moving to Rhode Island you must obtain a new title and new registration for your leased vehicle. Original title is required and must be obtained from the leasing company if there is not a lien on the vehicle. The RI DMV will not request the title from a leasing company or... Mon, 18 Mar 2013 13:45:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/18920 If you look in the state statutes you will find that Chapter 31-3 deals with the Registration of Vehicles. Under Section 31-3-32, it is written that "every vehicle registration shall expire at midnight on the thirty-first (31st) day of March of each year, except that the director of the department Tue, 12 Mar 2013 13:45:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/18875 Every student under the age of 18 must take 33 hours of class time in a driver education program. The student must contact the Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) and check class availability. When they finish the CCRI class, they will get a Driver Education Program green certificate that... Sat, 23 Feb 2013 18:30:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/18786 RI DMV has recently changed its procedure regarding rescheduling of road tests to improve customer service. Under the new policy, a road test may be rescheduled up to 48 hours prior to the day of the scheduled test without incurring an additional fee. To reschedule, just call 401.462.5750 or 401.... Sat, 16 Feb 2013 18:30:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/18785 RI DMV sends out renewal notices to individuals in possession of permanent disability placards. If you have a disability placard that is long-term or temporary (red), you must obtain a renewal application, fill out the information and bring it to your physician to complete. Your doctor will... Sat, 09 Feb 2013 18:30:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/18783 You have up to five years to renew your Rhode Island driver's license. After that time, you will be required to re-take the written test and road test in order to qualify. Rhode Island licenses that have been expired for five years or more cannot be renewed. Computerized knowledge exams are... Sat, 09 Feb 2013 18:30:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/18784 Special plate designs cannot be ordered through DMV. You must visit the individual organization's website to find out information about purchasing these plates including designs for Bristol Fourth of July; Conservation Through Education, Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation, New England... Sat, 02 Feb 2013 18:15:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/18782 Also, I have noticed many vehicles are now putting dark tint over all the side windows and front windshield. I had always thought tint was permitted from the back of the driver's seat on back? Maybe these two issues could be corrected when owners go to get their vehicle inspected, a rejection... Sat, 26 Jan 2013 14:00:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/18793 Applications for new/renewal Disability Parking Placards must be completed in the disabled person's name (not a parent, caretaker, guardian or person with Power of Attorney). The applicant authorizes the physician completing the form to discuss and release any or all of the medical records to DMV... Sat, 19 Jan 2013 18:15:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/18781 Your Registration can be renewed up to 30 days prior to the expiration date. DMV requires all registration renewals to be processed by mail, online with a credit card or deposited in the drop-boxes located at any DMV branch location. If you are a AAA member, you can renew your registration at any Sat, 12 Jan 2013 18:15:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/18778 To process a registration plate change between immediate family members, both of you must write a letter gifting the plate to each other. In this case, you would write a letter to the DMV giving the vanity plate to your wife for use on vehicle #1. She, in turn, would write a letter giving you the Sat, 12 Jan 2013 18:15:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/18779