DMV Appointments In Rhode Island
Rhode Island DMV Appointments
Making an appointment ensures you won’t have to wait in a long line when you visit a Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) office in Rhode Island.
To make a reservation:
REAL ID Appointment Requirements
Going to DMV In Person
- Visit the DMV online portal.
- Choose the location you wish to visit. The DMV offers reservations at*:
- Select your transaction and visit type.
- Choose a date and time for your visit.
- Input your contact information.
*Available services vary by location.
RI Online Services
Many common DMV tasks do NOT require a visit to the DMV. You can complete the following tasks and more online:
- Request your driving record.
- Order a replacement driver’s license.
- Renew a vehicle registration.
- Renew a driver’s license or non-driver ID.
- Change your address.
Best Times to Visit the Rhode Island DMV
If you are unable to handle your DMV business online, you can still save time by picking the best time to visit your local DMV office.
- Avoid the lunch hours and evenings. These times tend to be crowded and visiting late in the evening runs the risk of running out of time to complete a transaction.
- Visiting in the middle of the week. Mondays and Fridays tend to have more visitors.
- Avoiding days immediately before and after holidays.
- Avoiding the first and last days of the month.