Before you make the trip
Book the appropriate reservation
DMV branches require reservations. Try the online transaction first. A first REAL ID requires an in-person reservation and cannot be obtained by upgrading online.
Make a DMV reservationGet a first Rhode Island REAL ID
Bring one identity document, your Social Security number on the application or an SSA ineligibility letter, and two Rhode Island-residency documents. Bring legal name-change proof if your name differs. Original required documents must be presented.
Review Rhode Island REAL ID documentsTasks available online
Guidance applies to dmv branches. The official location page identifies any services or tests limited to particular offices.
Agency guidance checked October 25, 2026. Office records and guidance have separate verification dates.
Compare nearby offices
These offices are in Rhode Island and have the same office category. Confirm that the location handles your transaction. Distances are straight-line distances, not driving distances.
Middletown Branch
Middletown, RI · Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4 PM
Division of Motor Vehicles DMV Office
Cranston, RI · Confirm the opening hours before you travel.
Diamond Hill Plaza DMV Office
Woonsocket, RI · Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4 PM