Rhode Island

When moving from New Hampshire to Rhode Island, you must register your vehicle within 30 days of establishing residency. You must also transfer your driver's license within 30 days. Plan to visit the Rhode Island DMV promptly after your move.

Registering your vehicle in Rhode Island costs $40 (biennial). Title transfer fee is $50 (title transfer is required). Vehicle sales/use tax is 7%. Budget for these costs before your move.

Rhode Island requires both a safety inspection (Biennial) and emissions testing (Statewide biennial). You will need to pass both before or shortly after registering your vehicle. This is one of the stricter states for vehicle inspections.

Rhode Island requires minimum liability insurance of 25/50/25 (bodily injury per person / per accident / property damage, in thousands). Your current New Hampshire minimums are 25/50/25. You must update your insurance to meet Rhode Island requirements before registering.

Rhode Island requires both front and rear plates (New Hampshire requires front and rear). Surrender out-of-state plates; new RI plates issued. You will need to surrender your New Hampshire plates and obtain new Rhode Island plates.

For the most current requirements, fees, and forms, visit the official Rhode Island DMV at https://dmv.ri.gov/. Requirements can change, so verify before your move.