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Published on August 17, 2021<\/strong>
Planning a move to Rhode Island? Register your vehicle within a month of getting there. Don\u2019t forget, you must also get a new title if your car is 2001 or newer. \u00a0If you\u2019re moving from a state that doesn\u2019t participate in an emissions testing program, research the Rhode Island requirements for all the details. Rhode Island has many different types of license plates including antique plates for vehicles 25 and older. For EVs and hybrids cars, the state encourages you to get the electric\/hybrid license plate for the safety of first responders but it\u2019s not mandatory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rhode Island not only requires vehicle registrations for cars and trucks, but also ATVs and UTVs. If you\u2019re planning to use an ATV or UTV in the Ocean State, make sure you get a title from your local DMV before registering with the Director of Natural Resources. For these off-roading vehicles, you\u2019re required to pay a $10 fee for registration, every year.<\/p>\n\n\n

Rhode Island Vehicle Registration Renewal Guide<\/h1>\n

How to Renew a Car Registration in Rhode Island<\/h2>\n

Before your vehicle registration expires, the Rhode Island Department of Motor Vehicles will mail out a renewal notice. The state requires that you renew your car registration every two years. It is important to renew your vehicle registration in a timely manner to avoid fees and headaches while making sure your status as a license driver remains valid.<\/p>\n

Safety and Emissions Tests for Rhode Island Registration Renewal<\/h3>\n

Your vehicle will need to pass both a safety and an emissions inspection before you will be able to renew your registration.<\/p>\n

If an emissions and safety inspection is required, you will need to take your car to an inspection station that has been certified by the state. Vehicles that are registered as antiques will not need to pass safety or emissions checks, but may have other registration requirements.<\/p>\n

Options For Registration Renewal In Rhode Island<\/h3>\n

You will be able to renew your vehicle registration either online, in person, or through the mail.<\/p>\n

Rhode Island Online Car Registration Renewal<\/h3>\n

Only certain plate types can be renewed online. These include:<\/p>\n