How to Renew a Rhode Island Driver's License [2025]
Renew your Rhode Island drivers license in 2025 with our simple, step-by-step guide. Find all the necessary requirements, forms, fees, and online renewal options to ensure a hassle-free experience. Stay legal and avoid fines - start your renewal process now!
Replace or Renew Your Driver License in Rhode Island
In Person
You must renew your RI driver license before it expires. You can renew your operator’s driver license in person at one of the DMV locations. You must renew in person if one of the following is true about you:
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You are a non-US citizen
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Your license expired more than 180 days ago
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Your license is suspended or revoked
Plan of Action
Step 1
Complete the application form. You can download it here.
Step 2
Bring the form and your current license. If your license is lost, check the third page of the application for the list of documents required. If you are a visa applicant, you are required to bring immigration/naturalization documents.
Step 3
Pay the fee of 61.50 for the 5-year renewal. You can pay by cash, money order, checks, and credit card (MasterCard, Discover, Visa, and American Express). You will have to add the $1.50 technology surcharge and a service fee of 1.50 dollars if paid by a credit card.
Step 4
Receive your temporary license.
Step 5
You will receive your permanent license by mail within 45 days. If you don’t receive the license after 45 days, call (401) 462-5862.
By Mail
Renewal by mail is not offered at the moment.
Online
If you need to change the address, you will have to do it here before proceeding to renewal.
To renew online, access the Official State of Rhode Island Online Service.
Plan of Action
Step 1
Complete your application online.
Step 2
Pay the fee of $61.50 by card.
Step 3
Your license renewal request will be processed within 3 business days.
Step 4
Your new license will be sent to the address on file within 60 days.
Note that online renewal may be unavailable on Saturday 8:30 PM through Monday 7:30 AM and every day between 6:45 AM and 7:30 AM. Renew Online