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The reservation system may not be compatible with all browsers and mobile devices. If your transaction does not appear on this list, it must be done online, by mail, or DMV Dropbox. If you have multiple transactions, you only need one reservation.
Reservations must be made for the transaction you require or your reservation will not be honored.
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Cranston
Middletown
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Adjudication
Cashiers
CDL, CLP, Chauffeurs, Commercial Services
License/ID/Registration
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License/ID/Registration
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Accident-related suspensions
Alcohol Suspensions
Attorneys
Cashiers
CDL Suspensions
CDL/CLP Renewal, Duplicate, Update, Out of State Transfer
CDL/CLP Testing
Chauffeur
Child Support Only
Driver Retraining
Driving Records Only
Failure to Appear or Pay Suspensions Only
Fleet Registration, Municipalities, School Bus Recertification
Hardship License
Ignition interlock release
Insurance Verification Only
Medical Certification
Medical Hearings
Moving In From Out of State (Excludes Permits)
Multiple Suspensions
New ID/Permit/License (Excludes Permit Tests)
New Registration
REAL ID - Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
REAL ID - License, State ID (Excludes CDL and Permits)
Registration Reinstatement Only
Research and Inquiries
Written and Computerized Permit Test
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REAL ID - Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
REAL ID - License, State ID (Excludes CDL and Permits)
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REAL ID - License, State ID (Excludes CDL and Permits)
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License
Did you know that we offer License Renewal services online? Visit us at
https://www.ri.gov/DMV/licenserenewal
to complete this transaction online. Beginning June 1st, customers using their checking account to pay for these services will not pay a convenience charge for their online transaction.
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Registration
Did you know that we offer Registration Renewal services online? Visit us at
https://www.ri.gov/DMV/vrr/
to complete this transaction online. Beginning June 1st, customers using their checking account to pay for these services will not pay a convenience charge for their online transaction.
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License or Registration Renewal
Did you know that you can complete your License or Registration Renewal online?
License Renewal:
https://www.ri.gov/DMV/licenserenewal
Registration Renewal:
https://www.ri.gov/DMV/vrr/
If you pay by direct checking account withdrawal (eCheck), there is no additional processing fee.
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Address Change
Did you know that you can complete your Address Change online?
Visit us at
https://www.ri.gov/DMV/address_change
to complete this transaction now.
If you pay by direct checking account withdrawal (eCheck), there is no additional processing fee.
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Schedule a Road Test
Did you know that you can schedule your Road Test online?
Visit us at
https://www.ri.gov/app/dmv/road_tests
to complete this transaction now.
If you pay by direct checking account withdrawal (eCheck), there is no additional processing fee.
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Vanity Plates
Did you know that we offer Vanity Plates services online?
Visit us at
https://www.ri.gov/DMV/vanity
to complete this transaction online.
If you pay by direct checking account withdrawal (eCheck), there is no additional processing fee.
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Disability Placards
Did you know that you can download your Disability Placard forms online?
Visit us at
http://www.dmv.ri.gov/forms/disability/index.php
to complete this transaction now.
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Commercial and Business Services
Reservation holders will be permitted to conduct no more than three (3) transactions. In the event a person has more than three (3) Commercial and Business Services transactions, paperwork must be dropped off for completion.
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Med Certifications
Reservations are not permitted for Medical Certification. Please be advised that an updated medical certificate may be submitted online at
https://nws.rhodeisland.egov.com/forms/dmv/cdl
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Dealer Registration Transactions
Reservations are not permitted for Dealer transactions. Dealer transactions must be dropped off in the Dealer Room of the Cranston DMV. Dealer will be contacted when the work is completed. For more details, please visit our website at the Dealer section of our website at
http://www.dmv.ri.gov/
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Update Record
Did you know that you can complete your Address Change online?
Visit us at
https://www.ri.gov/DMV/address_change
to complete this transaction now.
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Schedule a Road Test
Did you know that you can schedule your Road Test online?
Visit us at
https://www.ri.gov/app/DMV/road_tests
to complete this transaction now. If you pay by eCheck direct checking account withdrawal, there is no additional proccessing fee.
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Child Support Only
All customers completing a child support transaction must provide a copy of their 2-page compliance letter at check-in. Please contact the Office of Child Support Services at 77 Dorrance St, Providence, RI 02903 or (401) 458-4400 for more information.
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SR-22 Release Only
For more information on SR-22 release requirements, please visit our website at:
http://www.dmv.ri.gov/adjudication/insurance/index.php
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Alcohol Suspensions
All customers with alcohol-related suspensions are required to present all proof of completion of requirements and supporting documents at check-in. For more information on alcohol-related license suspensions, please visit our website at:
http://www.dmv.ri.gov/adjudication/suspension/index.php
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Insurance Verification Only
Did you know that you may be able to complete this transaction online? For more information on the online insurance revocation reinstatement process, please visit us online at:
https://www.ri.gov/app/dmv/reinstatement/
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Failure to Appear or Pay Suspensions
Customers only seeking to address failure to appear or pay suspensions do not require a reservation at this time. Failure to appear or pay suspensions can be addressed at the Adjudication Office on a walk-in basis. Customers with multiple suspensions should make a reservation using the "Multiple suspension" category.
All customers with "failure to appear or pay suspensions" must present all required clearance letters at check-in.
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Hardship License
Please note that all customers seeking a hardship license must appear at the DMV with the following documentation:
- Ignition Interlock Device Installation Certificate
- Court order with requirements for hardship license
- Payment of $100.00 Ignition Interlock fee
- Payment of $7.50 to update license
For more information, please visit us at our website at:
http://www.dmv.ri.gov/adjudication/hardship/index.php
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Accident Related Suspensions
If you were involved in an accident and recieved a notice of suspension for lack of insurance, you may be able to contest the suspension by providing DMV a letter from your insurance company containing the vehicle VIN indicating that at the time of the accident the vehicle was covered by insurance.
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Attorneys
Did you know that you can check the status of your clients' license online? For more information, please visit us online at:
https://www.ri.gov/DMV/statuscheck/
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Driver Retraining
For more information on driver retraining, please visit our website online at:
http://www.dmv.ri.gov/adjudication/retraining/index.php
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Apply CLP
Please be sure to check
http://www.dmv.ri.gov/licenses/commercial/
for a list of required documents. The application form can be found at
http://www.dmv.ri.gov/forms/license/index.php.
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Medical Certification
Submission of medical certificates can now be done online. Please visit
https://appengine.egov.com/apps/ri/dmv/cdl
to upload your new medical certificate.
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Add Endorsement/Chauffeur/School Bus Certificate
Hazmat endorsements require a clearance letter from TSA. Please visit
http://www.dmv.ri.gov/licenses/hazmat/
for details. Applicants for Chauffeur endorsements, passenger endorsements or School Bus Certificates are required to present a Social Security Card and BCI check from the Rhode Island Department of Attorney General.
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New CDL (Commercial Driver License)
Please be sure to check
http://www.dmv.ri.gov/licenses/commercial/
for a list of required documents. The application form can be found at
http://www.dmv.ri.gov/forms/license/index.php
If you wish to obtain a Real ID CDL, please be sure to check
http://www.dmv.ri.gov/realid/
for a list of required documents.
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Update/Duplicate CDL
If you are upgrading to a Real ID CDL, please be sure to check
http://www.dmv.ri.gov/realid/
for a list of required documents.
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CDL/CLP Renewal, Duplicate, Update, Out of State Transfer
Please be sure to check
http://www.dmv.ri.gov/licenses/commercial/
for a list of required documents. The application form can be found at
http://www.dmv.ri.gov/forms/license/index.php.
If you wish to obtain a Real ID CDL, please be sure to check
http://www.dmv.ri.gov/realid/
for a list of required documents.
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Driving Records
Did you know that you may be able to complete this transaction online? For more information on the online driving record service, Please visit us online at:
https://www.ri.gov/DMV/mvr
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Other
Did you know that you can check the status of your license online? For more information, please visit us online at:
https://www.ri.gov/DMV/statuscheck/
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Do I need a REAL ID?
• REAL ID is an optional program.
• You don't need a REAL ID credential if you have a valid passport.
• A REAL ID credential can be used to board domestic air flights and to enter secure federal buildings after stricter federal identification requirements are initiated on October 1, 2021.
• For more information on REAL ID credentials, please visit
www.dmv.ri.gov/realid