I own a small contracting business and plan to retire this year. My personal pickup truck is registered and insured in the ...

Q: On June 20, 2024, I paid $94.67 to the DMV for a registration renewal of my leased 2022 Impreza. I was issued new plates and stickers with an expiration date in June 2026. My lease ended Nov. 15, ...

All used vehicles coming into Rhode Island from out of state, regardless of model year, require a VIN inspection from a local municipal police department. If an out-of-state used vehicle is being ...

The Rhode Island DMV website provides a sample bill of sale for vehicle transactions. Individuals can also create their own ...

Q: I took delivery of my new 2024 Camry XLE Hybrid last November. The dealer arranged to get my new license and told me they could not order a shark plate because my license plate is for an ...

Why do my wife and I see old Rhode Island wave license plates on cars? We thought those plates were all replaced by the start ...

A: You are correct that Rhode Island is a two-plate state (RIGL 31-3-18 Display of plates – Penalties) for most of our vehicle types. Below is the RI law. § 31-3-18. Display of plates — Penalties. (a) ...

Chuck Hollis, assistant administrator of the Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles, is kind enough to answer many readers' questions on vehicle issues in the state. We've created this roundup of the ...

Q: I’m not crazy about the new “ocean” license plate being digitally printed. I was thinking of switching to the “sailboat” plate. Are they still being produced with raised letters? I have not ...

The Rhode Island DMV website provides a sample bill of sale for vehicle transactions. Individuals can also create their own bill of sale, but it must include specific information. Required details for ...