Effective 5/7/2025, a new federal law goes into effect requiring a new type of identification – REAL ID – for anyone 18 years and older flying within the United States or entering a Federal building that requires identification.

 

After 5/7/2025, a standard license or state-issued ID will NOT be acceptable to pass through domestic airport security checkpoints. You will need the REAL ID endorsement or another acceptable form of identification, such as a valid passport, federal government PIV card, or US military ID.

 

REAL ID endorsements for a RI Driver’s License or RI State ID can be processed at AAA branch locations for AAA members only, but you will need to present certain physical documents to prove your identity. All Rhode Island members interested in obtaining a REAL ID must refer to the Rhode Island DMV website for complete information, download the application, and see a list of acceptable documents that must be physically presented during your transaction.  Please note a new photo is required for Real ID transactions.  RI DMV Website: https://dmv.ri.gov/licenses-permits-ids/real-id

Registration:

1. You must be an AAA Member with a membership number in your name to conduct a registry transaction at AAA
2. Membership is non-transferable. A member may conduct a transaction on behalf of another member only.
3. Business Registrations: Owner or business employee must be a member with a membership number in their name.
4. 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.
5. A company that is in the business of processing registrations for other customers must adhere to the following:

•  An employee of the company must be a member with a membership number in their name.
• 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.
• 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 number 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: DMV uses a third-party payment vendor for Credit Card processing. This vendor charges a fee of $1.55 for transactions up to $65.00 and 2.40% for transactions over $65.00. See RI DMV-Registry website
 

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

License Fees https://dmv.ri.gov/licenses-permits-ids/drivers-licenses/license-fees
Registration & Title Fees https://dmv.ri.gov/registrations-plates-titles/registration/registration-title-fees

The US Dept. of Citizenship and Immigration Services requires government agencies to verify immigration & lawful presence status as part of a REAL ID Driver’s License, or Non-Driver ID card. Individuals presenting a US Passport, Naturalization Certificate, Certificate of Citizenship or other Citizenship documents at either the DMV or AAA, may not be able to complete their transaction immediately. The SAVE verification process provides free updates to individuals and will notify you when you can return to the agency to complete your transaction.

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 are allowed during the process.

 

Process: License Renewal applications sent directly from the DMV can be used or the LI-1 form is located on the DMV's website (Only needed if the application from DMV was never received). Must have a mandatory photo retake, licenses without photos must be processed at the DMV. License/IDs can be renewed 90 days from the date of expiration. If a license or ID is past 5 years Expired the transaction must be completed with the DMV.
 

Processing Time: A temporary Driver's License is printed and given after a review of paperwork and payment. The physical Driver's License is mailed to the resident's mailing address labeled on file with the DMV, it can take up to 60 days to receive.
 

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 which includes weight, height, hair color, eye color, and gender designation. The Gender Designation form is required, with the LI-1 form at the time of service. Please visit License Forms | RI Division of Motor Vehicles
 

Name Changes: AAA can perform name changes with the appropriate documents related to the change of name. Please visit Licenses & IDs | RI Division of Motor Vehicles for the full list of acceptable documents.

 

Provisional Licenses: A provisional license holder was issued a license before their 18th birthday. The provisional license status can only be removed if the license is renewed on or after their 18th birthday. The best practice is to schedule an appointment on or after their 18^th birthday to be completed with AAA. If the license is renewed before their 18th birthday, they will still receive a provisional license. All Provisional License holders looking to upgrade to a regular Operators License must then complete their transaction at a DMV office if renewed before their 18^th birthday.

Eye Exams:* UPDATE: Due to Covid Guideline the Eye Exam is not currently mandatory. A Vision Attestation form is given to replace the eye test when needed. It will also ask if contacts or glasses are needed for the "A" restriction.

Members may ask their Optometrist or Ophthalmologists to sign an official RI Eye Exam Test waiver 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)

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 90 days before their birthday, a license renewal should be completed in place of a duplicate license.
 

Process: Duplicate License Requirements: LI-1 form and mandatory photo retake.

 

Processing Time: A temporary Driver's License is printed and given after a review of paperwork and payment. The physical Driver's License is mailed to the resident's mailing address labeled on file with the DMV, it can take up to 60 days to receive.

Form: RI DMV LI-1

Includes Name Changes/Picture Retakes/ Physical Changes to Appearance

 

Cost: See RI-DMV Registry fee listing
 

Description: Update of existing Rhode Island License.
 

Process: Members must provide their current active license and an LI-1 form, and a new license photo must be taken. Any updates require the person transacting to surrender their current license, they will be given a paper temporary license in the meantime.
 

Name Changes: AAA can perform name changes with the appropriate documents related to the change of name. Please visit License Forms | RI Division of Motor Vehicles for the full list of acceptable documents.
 

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

Member has two options:

• If a new license needs to be printed with the corrected address labeled on the front, the LI-1 application form is needed, and a fee is charged.
• If they prefer to write it on the back of their license and have it updated online only, they can do so on the DMV’s website. Please visit Online Services | RI Division of Motor Vehicles

 

CDL (Commercial Driver’s License): AAA cannot modify the address (residential or mailing) of a CDL license holder. AAA is only allowed to renew a CDL license holder’s registration as the address appears in the DMV. Please note for a CDL license holder with a change of address must go to the DMV in Cranston to request and receive a new, renewed, updated, or duplicate CDL license or registration with a new address.

 

Physical Description Changes: Changes to physical appearance can be made as part of the ID renewal process, which includes weight, height, hair color, eye color, and gender designation. The Gender Designation form is required, with the LI-1 form at the time of service. Please visit License Forms | RI Division of Motor Vehicles
 

Processing Time: A temporary Driver's License is printed and given after a review of paperwork and payment. The physical Driver's License is mailed to the resident's mailing address labeled on file with the DMV, it can take up to 60 days to receive.
 

For further information contact your local AAA Branch Office or the 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". If the license/ID is not due for a renewal or a duplicate is not needed. See the RI-DMV Registry fee listing. See the 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 the 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 A mandatory photo retake is required, and the License/State ID would have to be surrendered at the time of service; the paper temporary license is given in the meantime.
3. If at renewal time, Member checks off the "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 with the Veteran status labeled near the photo. The physical license with the updated designation will be mailed to the resident’s mailing address on file with the DMV. It can take up to 60 days to receive. 
 

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

Cost: See RI-DMV Registry fee listing

For any Person over the age of 59, there is no fee associated with a State ID.

Required form: RI DMV LI-1
 

Description: Renewal of active or expired State ID.

 

Process: State ID with photo must be presented to renew, and a new photo must be taken. Members who carry an ID with no photo must go to the DMV to process. State IDs can be renewed exactly 90 days before the current expiration date. They will be given a paper temporary ID in the meantime. If an ID is past 5 years Expired the transaction must be completed with the DMV.
 

Processing Time: The physical State ID is mailed to the resident's mailing address on file with the DMV. It can take up to 60 days to receive.
 

Changes
 

Name Changes: AAA can perform name changes with the appropriate documents related to the change of name. Please visit License Forms | RI for the full list of acceptable documents.
 

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, which includes weight, height, hair color, eye color, and gender designation. The Gender Designation form is required, with the LI-1 form at the time of service. Please visit License Forms | RI Division of Motor Vehicles.

Cost: See RI-DMV Registry fee listing

Required form: RI DMV LI-1

Description: Update of an existing State ID which can include Picture Retakes/ Physical changes to Appearance/Veteran Status

 

Process: Members must provide their current active ID and an LI-1 form, and a mandatory photo retake. Any updates require the person transacting to surrender their current ID, they will be given a paper temporary ID in the meantime. Members who carry an ID with no photo must go to the DMV to process.

 

Processing Time: The physical State ID is mailed to the resident's mailing address on file with the DMV. It can take up to 60 days to receive.
 

Changes
 

Name Changes: AAA can perform name changes with the appropriate documents related to the change of name. Please visit License Forms | RI Division of Motor Vehicles for the full list of acceptable documents.
 

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 update process, which includes weight, height, hair color, eye color, and gender designation. The Gender Designation form is required, with the LI-1 form at the time of service. Please visit License Forms | RI Division of Motor Vehicles

Cost: See RI-DMV Registry fee listing

Required form: RI DMV LI-1

Description: Provides a duplicate ID, no changes allowed. If the ID is within 90 days before its expiration date, an ID renewal should be completed in place of a duplicate ID.
 

Process: A LI-1 form is needed at the time of the transaction, and a new photo must be taken. They will be given a paper temporary ID in the meantime.
 

Processing Time: The physical State ID is mailed to the resident's mailing address on file with the DMV. It can take up to 60 days to receive.

The new DMV computer system connects licenses and registrations.  Although AAA cannot issue a new, renewed, updated, or duplicate CDL license, AAA can update an address to a CDL license which would include any registrations that are part of this person's DMV record.  For a fee, the person may choose to print the updated registration certificates (see fee listing). Please note however that only the updated registrations will be issued; CDL license holders must go to the DMV in Cranston to request and receive a new, renewed, updated, or duplicate license.

All Non-Citizen license/ID transactions must be conducted at a DMV office.  AAA is not authorized to conduct a Driver’s License/State ID renewal, update, or duplicate request for a non-Citizen.

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.
 

Description: Registration certificate issued, and new license plate stickers issued. Certain changes are allowed during the process, except name changes. All registration 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, and policy dates. Registration Renewal Form: View/Print Registration Renewal Form. Registration must be eligible for renewal to process. Normally this is 60 days (about 2 months) prior to expiration, however, expired registrations subject to DMV approval may be processed as a Re-Registration.

 

Taxes: Tax Approval stamps are required on registration renewal if there are taxes owed to your city/town when your vehicle is selected for renewal. There are two cities in Rhode Island that do not issue tax release stamps:

• Providence
• Warwick

Processing Time: Registration and plate stickers are printed and given to members after the paperwork is processed and payment is taken.
 

Changes
 

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

Vehicle Color Changes: A change of the vehicle color may be completed as part of the registration renewal process.
 

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

Registration Renewal Form

Cost: Varies by plate type/weight of the 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 over 1 year from the original expiration date. The registered owner must still have both plates for the vehicle, and the plates cannot have been registered in someone else's name. (Computer verification required) in-between. Re-registrations are pro-rated for one year only. Certain changes are allowed during this process, except name changes. All name-change requests must be completed at the DMV Registry.

Process: TR-1 form filled out by the registered owner, to include valid Auto Insurance information, company name, policy number, and policy dates. Complete TR-1 Sections: A, B*, D, E, G

Required Form: Registration Renewal Form

 

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

Processing Time: Registration and plate stickers are printed and given to members after the paperwork is processed and payment is taken.

 

Exceptions

Residency Requirement: Registered owners must have a valid RI License. Out-of-state license holders must apply and receive an 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 by the Governor’s Office if the registration is over 1 year expired. Members will need a preferred plate card issued by the Governor's Office before 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-digit numbered plates
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: A change of the vehicle color may be completed as part of the registration renewal process.

Exception: Apportion Plates (type 40) must be renewed at the DMV International Registration Program (IRP) Office. They cannot be renewed at AAA or 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 the registered owner, no changes allowed.
 

Process: TR-1 form filled out by the registered owner, to include valid Auto Insurance information, company name, policy number, and policy dates. Complete TR-1 Sections: A, B*, D, E, G
 

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

Required Form: RI DMV TR-1
 

Note: The registration form must be signed by the registered owner. AAA members may process a duplicate registration on behalf of another member only if the application is 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 the registered owner.
 

Process: TR-1 form filled out by the registered owner, to include valid Auto Insurance information, company name, policy number, and policy dates. Complete TR-1 Sections: A, B*, D, E, G
 

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

 

Required Form: RI DMV TR-1

Note: The registration form must be signed by the registered owner. AAA members may process a duplicate registration on behalf of another member only if the application is notarized. AAA has notaries available at Branch Offices.

RI DMV TR-3 (available in branch)

Cost: $0.00
 

Description: Cancellation of registration, return of plates to AAA
 

Process: Both registration plates can be returned to cancel a registration. If one or both plates are missing, it is recommended to file a police report with your town or the city/town you have lost the plates. Registration certificate not required.
 

Processing Time: Registrations are canceled electronically after a review of information in the DMV-Registry system. A 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 canceled and plates returned to the DMV International Registration Program (IRP) Office. They cannot be canceled by AAA or at any other DMV office.

IRP Office 
150 Midway Rd 
Cranston, RI 02920

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 owners, no changes allowed. Registration must be current and valid. Special charity 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 or more wheels. Two plates are also needed to pass the RI State inspection. Receipts, police statements, or copies of a duplicate plate order will not suffice. Members who do not have 2 plates in their possession should process the plate remake at a RI DMV office.

• 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 a full-service DMV for new plates. Fees are involved with the plate swap.

• See the DMV Fee table for fees: www.dmv.ri.gov/forms/
   

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

Processing Time: License plate remakes can take up to 90 days (about 3 months) to be mailed to the registered owner.
 

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 the registered owner.

 

Plate Remake Form: License Plate Application

Effective immediately, Vanity Plate orders are on hold, with no date for reinstatement. During this time, the DMV is not accepting new vanity plate applications.

 

Required form: RI DMV TR-1
 

Ordering Fees: See RI-DMV Fee Listing
 

Annual Fees: All fees are subject to change. See the 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 to process.
 

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 made 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 are 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 moving license plates of one already registered vehicle to another registered vehicle. type between vehicles. The registered owner must be an AAA member. TR-1 application is required for the vehicle license plate being moved onto; as with any TR-1, the form MUST be notarized if the registered owner is not appearing in person. See the process below.

 

Process:

• TR-1 form filled out by the registered owner, to include valid Auto Insurance information, company name, policy number, and policy dates. Complete TR-1 sections (A, B, D, E, H)
  • Members may request a plate change at any time if the registration is valid and non-expired.

1. Governor’s Preferred Plates are defined as:
   1. Passenger plates:
      1. 1 letter with 1, 2, or 3 numbers
      2. 2 letters, with 1, or 2 numbers
      3. 1-, 2-, 3-, or 4-digit numbered plates
   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. One-Way Plate changes of Governor’s Preferred Plates for IMMEDIATE FAMILY:
   1. Plate changes of all preferred registration plates within the IMMEDIATE family are allowed. Immediate Family is defined by the Governor's Office as spouses/domestic partners, parents, children, siblings, grandparents, grandchildren, stepparents, stepchildren, step-grandparents, and step-grandchildren. Member must present the following two items:
   2. A completed "Governor's Preferred Plate Transfer Request" form: RI DMV Governor's Preferred Plate Transfer Request
   3. A completed "DMV Affidavit for Transfer of Governor's Preferred Plates": DMV Affidavit for Transfer of Governor's Preferred Plates
3. One-Way Plate Changes of Governor’s Preferred Plates for non-Immediate family. If the plates are preferred and the two parties are NOT related (see bullet above for definitions), the member receiving the preferred plates 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)
4. One-Way Plate Changes of Governor’s Preferred Plates for Leased Vehicles can be processed onto and coming off leased vehicles. However, when a preferred plate is being removed from a leased vehicle a letter from the leasing company to the member must be provided to the member to allow the plate change to proceed.

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

 

Note: The registration form must be signed by the registered owner. AAA members may process a one-way plate change on behalf of another member only if the form is notarized by the registered owner. AAA has notaries available at Branch Offices.

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 the same type between already registered vehicles. Both parties requesting the plate change must be AAA members. Two TR-1s (one for each plate) are required; as with any TR-1, the form MUST be notarized if the person is not appearing in person. See the process below.

 

Process:

1. TR-1 form filled out by the registered owner(s), to include valid Auto Insurance information, company name, policy number, and policy dates. Complete TR-1 sections (A, B, D, E, H)
2. Members may request a plate change at any time if 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-digit numbered plates
      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 Plate changes of Governor’s Preferred Plates for IMMEDIATE FAMILY:
      1. Plate changes of all preferred registration plates within the IMMEDIATE family are allowed. Immediate Family is defined by the Governor's Office as spouses/domestic partners, parents, children, siblings, grandparents, grandchildren, stepparents, stepchildren, 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
      2. 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. Two-Way Transfers of Governor’s Preferred Plates for Leased Vehicles. Plates can be swapped, however, for non-immediate family members the Governor’s office needs to be contacted to approve the switch with a preferred plate card.

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

 

Note: The registration form must be signed by the registered owner. AAA members may process a two-way plate change on behalf of another member only if the form is notarized by the registered owner. 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 Driver's License
3. For permits: RIREP course completion certificate.
4. Must be original (no photocopies) Issued on heavy stock paper.
5. Must be signed by the instructor.
6. Must be valid: Permits expire six months after completion of the course, which is noted on the form.
7. NOTE: Out-of-state certificates must be converted to the RIREP course certificate. Contact CCRI @ (401) 825-1214. 

Processing Time: A paper permit is printed and given after a review of the paperwork and payment. The physical Driver's License is returned to you and must accompany the paper permit. After 30 days you can return to AAA to have the Motorcycle Endorsement added to your physical License.

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 Driver's License
3. Current valid RI Motorcycle Permit
4. Members must wait 30 days (18 months maximum) upon issuance of Motorcycle Permit.
5. The date is stamped on Motorcycle Receipt and noted in the DMV system

Processing Time: A temporary Driver's License is printed and given after a review of paperwork and payment. The physical Driver's License is mailed to the resident's mailing address labeled on file with the DMV, it can take up to 60 days to receive the new license.

Handicap Application Forms (forms only)

RI DMV DISABILITY RENEWAL FORM

Cost: $5.00

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

Miscellaneous DMV Forms