Get a Rhode Island Driver’s License or State ID

NOTE: The Rhode Island Department of Motor Vehicles is currently operating by appointment only. Make an appointment at http://www.dmv.ri.gov/

STEP 1: Collect Required Immigration/ID Documents

If you HAVE a Social Security number, you need:
— I-94 (print out from https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/I94)
— Passport
— Most recent I-20 or DS-2019

If you DO NOT HAVE a Social Security number, you need:

— Letter of non-eligibility from Social Security — Access denial request letter on Sunapsis
— I-94 (print out from https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/I94)
— Passport
— Most recent I-20 or DS-2019

STEP 2: Review RI DMV website for additional requirements and documents: http://www.dmv.ri.gov/

STEP 3: Bring all required documents to Rhode Island DMV office.

— If you believe that you have all the proper documents and are being refused a license or ID, please politely ask to see a supervisor.

RI DMV Offices Closest to URI Kingston Campus

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Office of International Students and Scholars
Office Hours:
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International Center, 3rd FL
37 Lower College Road
Kingston, RI, 02881
Phone: 401.874.2395
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