# RI.gov: Rhode Island Government


Subscriber Services

Certain RI.gov services are available only to RI.gov subscribers. To subscribe to RI.gov, please click the "New Subscriber" button below.

  • RI.gov subscribers receive a monthly invoice for all subscriber service transactions. Invoices may be paid by check or electronic account debit.
  • There is an annual RI.gov subscription fee that is billed on your first monthly invoice in addition to the first month's usage. Thereafter, the annual renewal fee will be automatically invoiced on the anniversary date of your account's creation. As of June 15th 2022, the annual subscriber fee is $100.
  • By becoming a Subscriber you are subject to the terms and conditions of the RI.gov Service Agreement which can be downloaded and printed here.
  • A single subscription can provide access to multiple services, though individuals services are subject to different laws and may require additional forms or approvals. RI.gov can be reached by phone at (401) 831-8099 or by E-Mail at .
  • Current Subscribers may update the business's primary contact, billing, user information and request access to another service by clicking the 'Update Subscription' button below.

Available Services

Service Agency Description
Temporary Plate Registration DMV Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut Automobile Dealers are able to produce official temporary plate registrations online.
Title Inquiry DMV Search by registration number or VIN number to obtain a vehicle's most recent title record on file with the Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles.
Customer Inquiry DMV Search by CID or customer credential to view a customer's record on file with the Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles.
Drivers License Record Search DMV Search and obtain motor vehicle driver's license records on file with the Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles.
SI-1 Auto Lien Holder DMV File a security interest, or SI-1 form, for a vehicle with the Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles and have your lien noted on the vehicle's title. Attention: this service is no longer available as a stand-alone service. It will be available as part of the DMV's Electronic Lien and Title program. To enroll or for more information, please visit Electronic Lien and Title | RI Division of Motor Vehicles.
Secretary of State Filings SOS Secretary of State business-related filings.
Hunting and Fishing Licenses for Authorized Vendors DEM The ability to sell hunting and fishing licenses online from the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management, Division of Fish and Wildlife.

Fee Schedules

NOTE: Fees are subject to change without notice.

Service Fee Details
Temporary Plate Registration
  • Statutory fees as outlined in RIGL § 31-3-40. Presently the fees are $20 for each plate issued.
  • An Enhanced Access fee of $3.00 will be added to the cost of temporary plates issued via the online system to RI.gov Subscribers.
  • A technology fee of $3.50 will be added to all RI Division of Motor Vehicle transactions including temporary plates.
  • Current total cost per plate issued: $26.50.
Title Inquiry
  • Statutory fees as outlined in RIGL § 31-3.1-6. Presently the fee is $50.00 per Title Inquiry ("Title Search") as amended by the 2009 Rhode Island supplemental budget 2009-H5019 Sub A.
  • An Enhanced Access fee of $2 will be added per Title Inquiry submitted via the online system to RI.gov Subscribers.
  • A technology fee of $3.50 will be added to all RI Division of Motor Vehicle transactions including Title Inquiries.
  • The total transaction cost, per Title Inquiry, is $55.50.
Drivers License Record Search
  • A statutory fee of $16.00 and an enhanced access fee of $2.50 will be accessed to each record pulled.
  • A technology fee of $3.50 will be added to all RI Division of Motor Vehicle transactions including driving records.
  • The total cost of a record will be $22.00.
SI-1 Auto Lien Holder
  • Statutory fees as outlined in RIGL § 31-3.1-19, as amended by 2009 Rhode Island supplemental budget 2009-H5019 Sub A. Presently the fee is $50.00 per SI-1 submitted.
  • A technology fee of $3.50 will be added to all RI Division of Motor Vehicle transactions including security interest, or SI-1, submissions.
  • An Enhanced Access fee of $2 will be added per SI-1 submitted via the online system to RI.gov Subscribers.
  • The total transaction cost, per SI-1 submitted, is $55.50.
Secretary of State Filings
  • An enhanced access fee will be added to each Secretary of State filing. Before you submit, you will have the opportunity to see your transaction's payment breakdown.
Hunting and Fishing Licenses for Authorized Vendors
  • To sell hunting and fishing licenses online, your company must have an active Rhode Island Interactive subscription account.
  • All agents issuing hunting, fresh or saltwater fishing licenses must also be bonded with the State of Rhode Island per RIGL Chapter 20-2. For more information on bonding requirements, contact the office of Boating and Licenses at 401-222-3576
  • Subscription Billing: At the close of each month you will receive an invoice for all transactions obtained online for the current billing period based on the licenses and permits issued by your entity. You may pay this invoice by paper check or by automatic debit. The $100 subscription fee will appear on your first invoice. The subscription fee will be billed annually.

Frequently Asked Questions

General Subscriber FAQs
What if I subscribe and realize I do not need the subscription anymore? Please call our help desk at 401-831-8099 or email rihelp@tylertech.com to cancel the subscription. If you haven't used it, we will waive the subscription fee and you will not be charged.
What if I'm not sure if I need the subscription? If I sign up, but never use it, will I still be charged the $100 subscription fee? You can always contact our help desk if you are unsure about applying for the subscription and have additional questions. If you have already applied, but have never used the service, just make sure to contact the help desk to close the account before you are billed for the next year. That way we can waive the original $100 fee.
Can I pay for subscriptions by credit card? No, you must pay either by paper check or by e-check (ACH).
When will I get charged the first subscription fee? The initial $100 annual subscription fee will be billed on your first invoice at the time of sign-up and then once every year when the account is up for renewal.
Will we be charged $100 for each service we subscribe to? No, the $100 annual subscription fee covers all service under one umbrella. However, each service does have a price per transaction. For example, the Interactive Driver's License Record service is $21.00 per transaction. Fee Schedules for all subscriber services are available on the RI.gov Subscriber Portal.
To sign up, must I fill out and send in a paper application? You may sign up for a subscriber account on our subscriber portal by visiting www.ri.gov/subscriber and clicking on the 'New Subscriber' button.
How many users does the $100 annual fee cover? A single subscriber can have up to 10 users, each with a unique username and password. A single subscription costs $100 annually and is applied to your first invoice. If you require more than 10 usernames and passwords, you will need to purchase additional subscriptions.
How do I go about updating our subscriber account information (i.e. primary contact info, users, billing, adding a service)? You may update your account by visiting our subscriber portal and clicking on the 'Update Subscription' button.
Temp Plates Subscription FAQs
I have a new employee and I want to get them temp plates access. Is there anyone at the DMV I can contact to update my dealership employee list? If you are a RI dealership, please contact Rosalia Monge by email at rosalia.monge@dmv.ri.gov for assistance. If you are a CT or MA dealership, please contact Patrick Sweeney at patrick.sweeney@dmv.ri.gov.