Renew your driver's license in Rhode Island

Online or in person

Yes, with a credit card · Not required, unless you want a temporary license with a photoThe DMV lists online renewal with a credit card. You can also renew by mail (check, money order or completed credit card by mail form) and at any DMV branch or AAA branch office (members only). The DMV says a temporary credential with a photo needs an in-person reservation. Applying for a REAL ID for the first time must be done in person.

Cost

$73.50 for a 5-year renewalFee table: License Renewal (5 years). Listed fees include a $3.50 technology surcharge; paying by credit card adds a service fee.

You leave with

Temporary license valid 90 days (in person or by mail request)The DMV says the temporary license is valid for 90 days from the date of renewal. If you renew online you will not receive a temporary license; your receipt with your current license is accepted for law enforcement purposes.

Your plan

1. Gather your documents

   • Documents to bring (in person) · all that apply
     The DMV says to bring these to renew in person.
     Show accepted documents

     • Your current license
     • A completed Driver's License Renewal form or the License/ID/Permit Application (LI-1)
   • If your current license is lost · all that apply
     The DMV says to see the third page of the License/ID/Permit Application (LI-1) for the list of acceptable documents.
   • Visa status applicants · all that apply
     Must bring all current Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) documents when applying for a license, license renewal, duplicate license, or a Rhode Island Identification Card.

2. Check the timing

   You can renew up to 90 days before your license expires. Licenses are renewed for a maximum of five years; for customers over age 72 the expiration is prorated to expire by the 75th birthday and every 2 years thereafter.

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3. Choose how to renew

   Online with a credit card, at any DMV branch or AAA branch office (members only), or by mail with a check, money order or completed credit card by mail form to the address on your Driver's License Renewal form or the LI-1 application.

   License Renewal ↗

4. Pay the fee

   Costs are listed on the DMV Fee Table or on your Driver's License Renewal form.

   Fee Schedule ↗

5. Wait for the permanent license

   If it has been over 60 days since you got the temporary copy and you have not received your permanent license, call (401) 462-5862 and leave your name, telephone number and license number.