Registration:

1. Membership is non-transferable. A member may conduct a transaction on behalf of another member only.
2. Business Registrations: Owner or business employee must be a member with a membership card in their name.
3. AAA reserves the right to restrict the number of registrations completed at one time due to business demands. Most offices have one DMV terminal, therefore limiting the number of transactions that can be done at one time. Large quantities of transactions should be conducted at the DMV, online or US mail.
4. A company that is in the business of processing registrations for other customers must adhere to the following:
5. An employee of the company must be a member with a membership card in their name.
6. Prior to processing at AAA, the individual membership number of the corresponding registered owner must be written on each registration form. AAA is not responsible for researching membership numbers in this scenario.
7. Registrations processed will be entered in the registered owners’ name/membership number.

License or State ID:

1. Membership is non-transferable. Only the named member on a membership card may conduct a license or ID transaction.

Cash: US Currency only.
 

Checks: Includes personal, business, money orders, bank checks etc. Payable to AAA (not DMV please). Note License # or Registration Plate # on memo line on check. Check writer need not be present for DMV transactions.
 

Credit/Debit Cards: Discover, American Express, VISA and MasterCard credit cards accepted with a 2.35% service fee to the credit card payment vendor. Card must contain signature and cardholder must be present. See RI DMV-Registry website
 

Service Fees: AAA members do not pay any additional service fees over/above the normal DMV-Registry fee.
 

Fee Listing: http://www.dmv.ri.gov/forms/fee/index.php
 

Required Form: RI DMV LI-1 or Completed state issued reminder letter
 

Cost: See RI-DMV Registry fee listing

Description: Non-CDL license renewals. Changes allowed during process.

Process: Complete all sections of state issued renewal form or fill out a LI-1 form. Member must present their existing photo license; licenses without photos must be processed at the DMV-Registry.  If you do not have your current RI license, proper identity documentation must be presented. (See Duplicate License Procedure). Licenses must be selected for renewal to be processed at AAA, normally this is 90 days prior to expiration.  Licenses may be renewed up to 5 years beyond the actual expiration date.  Licenses beyond 5 years must be renewed at the DMV-Registry.
 

Processing Time: A temporary Drivers License is printed and given after a review of paperwork and payment. The physical Drivers License is mailed to the resident's street address (no PO Boxes) within 30 days after processing.
 

Changes

Address Changes: A change of address may be completed as part of the License renewal process.
 

Physical Description Changes: Changes to physical appearance can be made as part of the License renewal process, except Gender Changes. All Gender Changes must be substantiated and completed at the DMV-Registry.
 

Name Changes: All name changes must be accompanied by an original court document that clearly shows the former name and the new name. Name must be changed with Social Security Department 24 hours prior to visiting the branch. If the original court document is not available the name cannot be changed.
 

Provisional Licenses: A provisional license holder was issued a license prior to their 18th birthday. The provisional license notation can only be removed if the license is renewed on or after their 18th birthday. If the license is renewed before their 18th birthday they will still receive a provisional license.
 

Eye Exams: License Renewal Applicants will be given and must pass the official RI DMV-Registry Eye Exam as part of the renewal process. A vision of at least 20/40 in one eye is the minimum to pass the test. Up to three re-tries will be granted at time of renewal. Any person who has passes the eye test with glass/contacts must have an "A" restriction on their license designating that the license holder needs glasses. Members may ask their Optometrist or Ophthalmologists to sign an official RI Eye Exam Test waiver card (blue card) and the eye exam procedure will be omitted. There is no expiration date for eye exam cards. 

Eye Test Card: View/Print Eye Exam Card (3x5)
 

Chauffeur's license holders must have a minimum of 20/40 vision in both eyes to pass.
 

Form: RI DMV LI-1
 

Includes Lost & Damaged licenses
 

Cost: See RI-DMV Registry fee listing
 

Description: Provides a duplicate License no changes allowed. If within 3-months before their birthday, a license renewal should be completed in place of a duplicate license.
 

Process: Duplicate License Requirements: One item from each of the following lists: "Identity Documents"/"Signature Documents" must be presented prior to issuing a duplicate license. List of acceptable documents: View/Print License Checklist
 

Processing Time: A temporary Drivers License is printed and given after a review of paperwork and payment. The physical Drivers License is mailed to the resident's street address (no PO Boxes) within 30 days after processing.

NOTE: The RI DMV will implement a new software system in the summer of 2017.  Unfortunately, new restrictions within this system will not allow AAA to change names on licenses (or any other DMV service).  As of this time AAA can still change names on licenses only, but will not be able to when the new system is in place.  Please check this page frequently for updated information.  

Form: RI DMV LI-1


Includes Lost & Damaged licenses
 

Cost: See RI-DMV Registry fee listing
 

Description: Update of existing Rhode Island License.
 

Process: Members must provide their current license or provide one item from each of the following lists: "Identity Documents"/"Signature Documents" which must be presented prior to issuing an updated license. List of acceptable documents: View/Print License Checklist
 

Name Changes: All name changes must be accompanied by an original court document that clearly shows the former name and the new name. Name must be changed with Social Security Department 24 hours prior to visiting the branch. If the original court document is not available the name cannot be changed.
 

Address Changes: A change of address may be completed as part of the update process.
 

Physical Description Changes: Changes to physical appearance can be made as part of the ID renewal process, except Gender Changes. All Gender Changes must be substantiated and completed at the DMV-Registry.
 

Processing Time: A temporary Rhode Island license is printed and given after a review of paperwork and payment. The physical license is mailed to the resident’s street address (no PO Boxes) within 30 days after processing.
 

For further information contact your local AAA Branch Office, or RI DMV-Registry website.

RI DMV VETERAN'S APP. FORM REQUIRED


Cost: No additional charge to add Veteran's designation. Can be added during a license/State ID renewal, duplicate, or update. Veteran status may be applied as a "no-charge update" upon request, if the license/ID is not due for a renewal or a duplicate is not needed. See RI-DMV Registry fee listing. See RI-DMV Registry fee listing
 

Description: Update of existing Rhode Island License/State ID to include Veteran's status, if Veteran received an honorable discharge.
 

Process:

1. Required: DD214 or equivalent indicating an honorable discharge. See US Government listing of acceptable honorable discharge documents:
   View/Print Discharge Documents
2. If not at renewal time, Member presents completed Veteran Designation Application: View/Print Veteran Designation Application
3. If at renewal time, Member checks off "Veterans Designation" box on RI DMV LI-1 form: View/Print LI-1 Form

Processing Time: A temporary Rhode Island license/State ID is printed without the Veteran designation and given after a review of paperwork and payment. The physical license with the Veteran designation is mailed to the resident's street address (no PO Boxes) within 30 days after processing.
 

For further information contact your local AAA Branch Office, or RI DMV-Registry website.

RI DMV LI-1

Includes Lost & Damaged licenses
 

Cost:Member’s aged 59 and higher are not charged a fee per state law. See RI-DMV Registry fee listing
 

Description: Members who want to voluntarily turn in their existing RI Driver’s License and establish a State ID.

Process:

1. Completed RI DMV LI-1 form (Sections A,B,C,D,F & G) required. Member should note stipulations in Affidavit Section F as certain rules apply to reestablish a license in the future.
   • Member must present and surrender their existing photo license.
   • A suspended license may be surrendered in order to obtain a valid identification card.
   
   If you do not have the license, an item from the Birth Document section and a Signature Document must be presented. See f for details.
    

Processing Time: A temporary ID is printed and given after a review of paperwork and payment. The physical ID is mailed to the resident's street address (no PO Boxes) within 30 days after processing.
 

Changes

Address Changes: A change of address may be completed as part of this process.
 

Physical Description Changes: Changes to physical appearance can be made as part of this process, except Gender Changes. All Gender Changes must be substantiated and completed at the DMV-Registry.
 

Name Changes: All name changes must be accompanied by an original court document that clearly shows the former name and the new name. Name must be changed with Social Security Department 24 hours prior to visiting the branch. If the original court document is not available the name cannot be changed.
 

Cost: See RI-DMV Registry fee listing

Required form: RI DMV LI-1
 

Description: Renewal of existing State ID's.
 

Process: State ID with photo must be presented to renew. If you do not have the ID see State ID Duplicate requirements below. Members with an older ID without a photo must go to the DMV-Registry to process a renewal. ID's must be selected for renewal to be processed at AAA. Normally this is 90 days prior to expiration.
 

Processing Time: A temporary State ID is printed and given after a review of paperwork and payment. The physical State ID is mailed to the resident's street address (no PO Boxes) within 30 days after processing.
 

Changes
 

Name Changes: All name changes must be accompanied by an original court document that clearly shows the former name and the new name. Name must be changed with Social Security Department 24 hours prior to visiting the branch. If the original court document is not available the name cannot be changed.
 

Address Changes: A change of address may be completed as part of the ID renewal process.
 

Physical Description Changes: Changes to physical appearance can be made as part of the ID renewal process, except Gender Changes. All Gender Changes must be substantiated and completed at the DMV-Registry.

Cost: See RI-DMV Registry fee listing

Required form: RI DMV LI-1

Description: Renewal of expired State ID's.
 

From: RI DMV LI-1 Sections (A, B, C, E, F*, H, *may not apply)
 

Process: ID with photo must be presented to renew at AAA. If you cannot locate the ID, see “Duplicate State ID Requirements” for additional requirements.
 

Processing Time: A temporary State ID is printed and given after a review of paperwork and payment. The physical State ID is mailed to the resident's street address (no PO Boxes) within 30 days after processing.
 

Changes
 

Name Changes: All name changes must be accompanied by an original court document that clearly shows the former name and the new name. Name must be changed with Social Security Department 24 hours prior to visiting the branch. If the original court document is not available the name cannot be changed.
 

Address Changes: A change of address may be completed as part of the ID renewal process.
 

Physical Description Changes: Changes to physical appearance can be made as part of the ID renewal process, except Gender Changes. All Gender Changes must be substantiated and completed at the DMV-Registry.

Cost: See RI-DMV Registry fee listing

Required form: RI DMV LI-1

Description: Renewal of existing State ID's.
 

Process: ID with photo must be presented to renew at AAA. Members without an ID or who have an ID without a photo must go to the DMV-Registry to process a renewal. ID's must be selected for renewal to be processed at AAA. Normally this is 90 days prior to expiration; however expired ID's must be renewed at the DMV-Registry.
 

Processing Time: A temporary State ID is printed and given after a review of paperwork and payment. The physical State ID is mailed to the resident's street address (no PO Boxes) within 30 days after processing.
 

Changes
 

Name Changes: All name changes must be accompanied by an original court document that clearly shows the former name and the new name. Name must be changed with Social Security Department 24 hours prior to visiting the branch. If the original court document is not available the name cannot be changed.
 

Address Changes: A change of address may be completed as part of the ID renewal process.
 

Physical Description Changes: Changes to physical appearance can be made as part of the ID renewal process, except Gender Changes. All Gender Changes must be substantiated and completed at the DMV-Registry.

Cost: See RI-DMV Registry fee listing

Required form: RI DMV LI-1

Description: Provides a duplicate ID, no changes allowed. If within 3-months before their birthday, an ID renewal should be completed in place of a duplicate license.
 

Process: Duplicate ID Requirements: One item from each of the following lists: "Identity Documents"/"Signature Documents" must be presented prior to issuance of the duplicate ID. List of acceptable documents
 

Processing Time: A temporary State ID is printed and given after a review of paperwork and payment. The physical State ID is mailed to the resident’s street address (no PO Boxes) within 30 days after processing.

RI DMV VETERAN'S APP. FORM REQUIRED

Cost: No additional charge to add Veteran's designation. Can be added during a license/State ID renewal, duplicate, or update. Veteran status may be applied as a "no-charge update" upon request, if the license/ID is not due for a renewal or a duplicate is not needed. See RI-DMV Registry fee listing. See RI-DMV Registry fee listing


Description: Update of existing Rhode Island License/State ID to include Veteran's status, if Veteran received an honorable discharge.
 

Process:
 

1. Required: DD214 or equivalent indicating an honorable discharge. See US Government listing of acceptable honorable discharge documents:  View/Print Discharge Documents
2. If not at renewal time, Member presents completed Veteran Designation Application: View/Print Veteran Designation Form
3. If at renewal time, Member checks off "Veterans Designation" box on RI DMV LI-1 form: View/Print LI-1 Form
    

Processing Time: A temporary Rhode Island license/State ID is printed without the Veteran designation and given after a review of paperwork and payment. The physical license with the Veteran designation is mailed to the resident's street address (no PO Boxes) within 30 days after processing.
 

For further information contact your local AAA Branch Office, or RI DMV-Registry website.

Required form: RI DMV LI-1

Includes Lost & Damaged licenses

Cost:Member’s aged 59 and higher are not charged a fee per state law. See RI-DMV Registry fee listing
 

Description: Members who want to voluntarily turn in their existing RI Driver’s License and establish a State ID.
 

Process:
 

1. Completed RI DMV LI-1 form (Sections A,B,C,D,F & G) required. Member should note stipulations in Affidavit Section F as certain rules apply to reestablish a license in the future.
   • Member must present and surrender their existing photo license.
   • A suspended license may be surrendered in order to obtain a valid identification card.
   If you do not have the license, an item from the Birth Document section and a Signature Document must be presented. See Rhode Island DMV – Document Checklist for details.
    

Processing Time: A temporary ID is printed and given after a review of paperwork and payment. The physical ID is mailed to the resident's street address (no PO Boxes) within 30 days after processing.
 

Changes
 

Address Changes: A change of address may be completed as part of this process.
 

Physical Description Changes: Changes to physical appearance can be made as part of this process, except Gender Changes. All Gender Changes must be substantiated and completed at the DMV-Registry.
 

Name Changes: All name changes must be accompanied by an original court document that clearly shows the former name and the new name. Name must be changed with Social Security Department 24 hours prior to visiting the branch. If the original court document is not available the name cannot be changed.

RI DMV REGISTRATION RENEWAL FORM

Cost: Varies by plate type/weight of vehicle See RI-DMV Registry fee listing Purple Heart/Veteran Registration Renewals are free of charge, but need to be processed at AAA/DMV-Registry.
 

Description: Registration renewals, new license plate stickers issued. Certain changes allowed during process, except name changes. All name change requests must be completed at the DMV-Registry.

Process: Completed Registration Renewal Form required, including valid Auto Insurance information, company name, policy number, policy dates. Registration Renewal Form: View/Print Registration Renewal Form. Registration must be selected for renewal to process. Normally this is 90 days prior to expiration, however expired registrations, subject to DMV approval, may be processed as a Re-Registration.
 

Taxes: Tax Approval stamps are required on the renewal form if your vehicle is registered in any of the following cities or towns and/or if you owed back taxes in any city/town, even if paid in full. If you do not have the renewal form, obtain an original receipt from the tax collectors office showing vehicle taxes are paid prior to processing the registration renewal.

• Exeter

• Warren

Processing Time: Registration and license plate stickers are printed and given to member after payment and review of paperwork is complete.
 

Changes
 

Address Changes: A change of address may be completed as part of the Registration Renewal process
 

Vehicle Color Changes: Vehicle color may be changed as part of the Registration Renewal.
 

Exception: Apportion Plates (type 40) must be renewed at the DMV International Registration Program (IRP) Office. They cannot be renewed at AAA or at any other DMV office.
IRP Office 
150 Midway Rd 
Cranston, RI 02920

RI DMV TR-1

Cost: Varies by plate type/weight of vehicle. RI-DMV Registry fee listing Cost cannot be adjusted for any reason, contact DMV-Registry to dispute fees.

Description: Re-registration of an existing registration that has expired. Registered owner must still have plates for the vehicle, and plates cannot have been registered in someone else's name. (Computer verification required). Re-registrations are pro-rated for one year only. Certain changes allowed during process, except name changes. All name change requests must be completed at the DMV-Registry.
 

Process: TR-1 form filled out by registered owner, to include valid Auto Insurance information, company name, policy number, policy dates. Complete TR-1 (Sections 1 A-H)
 

TR-1 Form: http://www.dmv.ri.gov/documents/forms/registration/TR-1.pdf
 

Note: The TR-1 form must be signed by registered owner. AAA members may process a re-registration for themselves or on behalf of another member only, if the TR-1 form is notarized. AAA has notaries available at Branch Offices.
 

Processing Time: Registration and license plate stickers are printed and given to member after payment and review of paperwork is complete.
 

Exceptions
 

Leased Vehicles: Re-registration of lease vehicles must be completed at the DMV-Registry.
 

Residency Requirement: Registered owner must have valid RI License. Out of state license holder must apply and receive RI license from DMV-Registry before a re-registration can be completed.
 

Preferred Plates: Preferred plates are issued by the Governor's Office and must be reapproved if the plate is in need of a re-registration. Members will need the "yellow" preferred plate card issued by the Governor's Office before a re-registration can be completed.
 

Contact: Office of the Governor, State of RI, State House
1 Capitol Hill
Providence RI 02903-1196
Attn. License Plate Request 401-222-2080.

Preferred plates have the following combinations:

1. Passenger plates: : 1 letter with 1, 2 or 3 numbers
   2 letters, with 1, or 2 numbers
   1, 2, 3, or 4 and 5 digit numbered plates; also the following six digit passenger plates;
   10000,20000,30000,40000,50000,60000,70000,80000,90000
2. Commercial/Motorcycle Plates: 1-9999
3. Combination Plates: 1-9999
4. Suburban/War Veteran Plates: 1-999
5. National Guard Plates: 1-99
6. Veteran Plates: 1-999
7. Antique Plates: 1-2000
8. Public Plates: 1-99

Changes
 

Address Changes: A change of address may be completed as part of the Registration Renewal process.
 

Vehicle Color Changes: Vehicle color may be changed as part of the Registration Renewal.

Exception: Apportion Plates (type 40) must be renewed at the DMV International Registration Program (IRP) Office. They cannot be renewed at AAA or at any other DMV office. 
IRP Office 
150 Midway Rd 
Cranston, RI 02920

RI DMV TR-1

Cost: See RI-DMV Registry fee listing Purple Heart/Veteran Registration Renewals are free of charge, but need to be processed at AAA/DMV-Registry.


Description: Provides a duplicate registration for registered owner, no changes allowed.
 

Process: TR-1 form filled out by registered owner, to include valid Auto Insurance information, company name, policy number, policy dates. Complete TR-1 sections (A, B, C, E, H, I)
 

Processing Time: Duplicate registrations are printed and given to member after payment and review of paperwork is complete.
 

TR-1 Form: http://www.dmv.ri.gov/documents/forms/registration/TR-1.pdf
 

Note: The registration form must be signed by registered owner. AAA members may process a duplicate registration for themselves or on behalf of another member only. If processed on behalf of another member the form must be Notarized. AAA has notaries available at Branch Offices.

RI DMV TR-1

Cost: See RI-DMV Registry fee listing
 

Description: Provides address change to registration for registered owner.
 

Process: TR-1 form filled out by registered owner, to include valid Auto Insurance information, company name, policy number, policy dates. Complete TR-1 sections (A, D, E, HI)
 

Processing Time: Updated registrations are printed and given to member after payment and review of paperwork is complete.
 

TR-1 Form: http://www.dmv.ri.gov/documents/forms/registration/TR-1.pdf
 

Note: The registration form must be signed by registered owner. AAA members may process an address change registration for themselves or on behalf of another member only. If processed on behalf of another member the form must be Notarized. AAA has notaries available at Branch Offices.

RI DMV TR-3 (available in branch) & OPTIONAL REFUND APPLICATION

Cost: $0.00
 

Description: Cancellation of registration, return of plates to AAA
 

Process: Both registration plates must be returned to cancel a registration. If one or both plates are missing, a police report must be turned in to cancel the plates. Registration certificate not required.
 

Processing Time: Registrations are canceled electronically after review of information in the DMV-Registry system. Receipt is given to the member verifying cancellation.
 

Note: A member may cancel plates for themselves or on behalf of another member only.
 

Exceptions: Apportioned Plates, (plate type 40) must be cancelled and plates returned to the DMV International Registration Program (IRP) Office. They cannot be cancelled by AAA or at any other DMV office.
IRP Office 
150 Midway Rd 
Cranston, RI 02920

RI DMV TR-3 (available in branch) & OPTIONAL REFUND APPLICATION


Cost: $0.00

Description: Pro-rated refund of registration fees paid must have 13 months remaining or no refund due.
 

Process: Registration must be cancelled to process refund. See Cancellation of Registration
 

Processing Time: Refunds may take up to six months to be processed.
 

Refund Form: Refund Application
 

Note: The registration refund form must be signed by registered owner and notarized. AAA has notaries available at Branch Offices. AAA members may process a notarized refund for themselves or on behalf of another member only.
 

Exceptions: Leased Vehicles: If the vehicle is a leased vehicle the refund form must be completed by the lease company. Time frame: Refund forms must be received within one year from the cancellation date.

RI DMV TR-1

Includes lost, duplicate & damaged plates
 

Cost: See RI-DMV Registry fee listing

Description: Provides a duplicate set of license plates for registered owner, no changes allowed. Registration must be current and valid. Specialty plates (Mr. Potato Head, Audubon, Firefighter, etc.) must be ordered through the DMV-Registry. 

NOTICE: RI State law requires two license plates on any vehicle with four of more wheels. Two plates are also needed to pass the RI State inspection. Receipts, police statements, or copy of a duplicate plate order will not suffice. Member's needing a replacement license plate(s) must process at a RI DMV office.

• Member must have a police report or affidavit of cancellation of registration for lost/stolen plates.
  
  
• You must surrender existing plate(s) to get new ones. You may keep your current registration by doing a plate swap and a plate remake. Fees are charged for re-make and plate swap. If you do not want to keep the same plates complete a plate swap at the DMV for new plates. Fees are involved with the plate swap. 
  
  
• See DMV Fee table for fees: www.dmv.ri.gov/forms/
   

Process: Plate remake form filled out by registered owner. Complete sections (1,2,3,5,6) Plates can be picked up at any AAA Branch or DMV office by indicating preference on form.
 

Processing Time: License plate remakes can take up to 120 days to be delivered back to AAA/DMV for pickup.
 

Note: AAA members may process a license plate remake for themselves or on behalf of another member only. The plate remake form must be signed by registered owner. If processed on behalf of another member, the form must also be notarized. AAA has notaries available at Branch Offices.

Plate Remake Form: License Plate Application

Required form: RI DMV TR-1
 

Ordering Fees: See RI-DMV Fee Listing
 

Annual Fees: All fees subject to change. See RI-DMV Registry fee listing
 

Description: Vanity plates consist of:
 

1. 2-6 letters and no numbers –or-
2. 3-5 letters and 1 number –or-
3. 3-4 letters and 2 numbers –or-
4. 3 letters and 3 numbers

Motorcycles only have a maximum of 5 digits.
 

Ordering Time: Vanity plate orders take approx. 90-120 days for processing.
 

Plate Pickup: Members can choose to pick up their plates at any RI AAA Branch or DMV office. Plate changes at AAA are one-way only, i.e. passenger vehicle to passenger vehicle, same owner. Any other changes must be done at the DMV.
 

Exceptions: Vanity plates do not include "specialty plates". (Osprey, Patriots, Plum Beach Lighthouse, Mr. Potato Head etc.) Visit the RI DMV website for more details: http://www.dmv.ri.gov/plates/other/
 

Cost: $0.00


Description: Replacement set of license plate stickers.

Process: Member presents valid registration, appropriate stickers are given. Registration must be valid to issue license plate stickers.

Processing Time: Stickers issued upon review of registration.

Note: AAA members may request license plate stickers for themselves or on behalf of another member only.

• RI DMV TR-1
  
  Cost: See RI-DMV Registry fee listing
   

Description: (NOT A REGISTRATION TRANSFER) Registration Transfers must be done at the DMV. Process for switching license plates of same type between vehicles. Both parties requesting the plate change must be AAA members. Two TR-1’s (one for each plate) are required; as with any TR-1, form MUST be notarized if person is not appearing in person. See process below.
 

Process:

1. TR-1 form filled out by registered owner(s), to include valid Auto Insurance information, company name, policy number, policy dates. Complete TR-1 sections (A, B, D, E, H,)
2. Members may request a plate change at any time as long as the registration is valid and non-expired.
3. Two Way Transfers involving Governor's preferred plates.
   1. Governor’s Preferred Plates are defined as:
      1. Passenger plates:
         1 letter with 1, 2 or 3 numbers
         2 letters, with 1, or 2 numbers
         1, 2, 3, or 4 and 5 digit numbered plates; also the following six digit passenger plates; 10000,20000,30000,40000,50000,60000,70000,80000,90000
      2. Commercial/Motorcycle Plates: 1-9999
      3. Combination Plates: 1-9999
      4. Suburban/War Veteran plates: 1-999
      5. National Guard Plates: 1-99
      6. Veteran Plates: 1-999
      7. Antique Plates: 1-2000
      8. Public Plates: 1-99
   2. Two-Way Transfers of Governor’s Preferred Plates for IMMEDIATE FAMILY: Transfer of all preferred registration plates within IMMEDIATE family is allowed. Immediate Family is now defined by the Governor's Office as spouses/domestic partners, parents, children, siblings, grandparents, grandchildren, step-parents, step-children, step-grandparents, and step-grandchildren. Member must present the following two items:
      1. A completed "Governor's Preferred Plate Transfer Request" form: 2016-RI DMV GOVERNORS PREFERRED PLATES TRANSFER REQUEST
      2. A completed "DMV Affidavit for Transfer of Governor's Preferred Plates": DMV Affidavit for Transfer of Governor's Preferred Plates
   3. Two-Way Transfers of Governor’s Preferred Plates for non-Immediate family. If one or both plates are preferred and the two parties are NOT related (see bullet above for definitions), the member must contact the Governor's office and obtain an original approval postcard (or fax copy from Governor’s Office) to authorize the transfer of the preferred plate.
      1. Must have a newly dated Preferred Plate Card from Governor's Office (or fax copy from Governor’s office)
      2. Must have a Governor's Preferred Transfer Request Plates from current owner.
   4. Two-Way Transfers of Governor’s Preferred Plates for Leased Vehicles. Plates can be swapped, however a Governor's Preferred Transfer Request Plates from leasing company to member and member to leasing company must be completed.
      1. Must have a newly dated Preferred Plate Card from Governor's Office (or fax copy from Governor’s office
      2. Must have a Governor's Preferred Transfer Request Plates from leasing company.

Processing Time: Updated registrations are printed and given to member after payment and review of paperwork is complete.

Note: The registration form must be signed by registered owner. AAA members may process a duplicate registration for themselves or on behalf of another member only. If processed on behalf of another member the form must be Notarized. AAA has notaries available at Branch Offices.

Required Form RI DMV LI-1

Description: RI residents who take and pass the RI Rider Education Program through CCRI will now be able to have their permit activated at AAA. Please note only valid, unexpired RI Rider Education Program certificates are accepted at AAA or the RI DMV.
 

Cost: See RI-DMV Registry fee listing


Process: Required documents:
 

1. Completed LI-1 form
2. Current, valid RI Drivers License
3. For permit: RIREP course completion certificate.
4. Must be original (no photo-copies) Issued on heavy stock paper.
5. Must be signed by instructor.
6. Must be valid: Permits expire six months after completion of course, which is noted on form.
7. NOTE: Out of state certificates must be converted to the RIREP course certificate. Contact CCRI @ 401-825-1214.
    

Processing Time: A temporary Drivers License is printed and given after a review of paperwork and payment. The physical Drivers License is mailed to the resident's street address (no PO Boxes) within 30 days after processing.

Description: 30 days after receiving a Motorcycle Permit, RI residents may have the motorcycle endorsement added to their license.

Cost: See RI-DMV Registry fee listing

Process: Required documents:

1. Completed LI-1 form
2. Current, valid RI Drivers License
3. Current valid RI Motorcycle Permit
4. Member must wait 30-days (18 months maximum) upon issuance of Motorcycle Permit.
5. Date is stamped on Motorcycle Receipt and noted in DMV system

Processing Time: A temporary Drivers License is printed and given after a review of paperwork and payment. The physical Drivers License is mailed to the resident's street address (no PO Boxes) within 30 days after processing.

 Cost: $5.00

Description: Benefits RI Military Family Relief. Flag decal for lower left side of rear plate only.