Division of Motor Vehicles - Wakefield

4808 Tower Hill Road, Wakefield, RI 02879, USA
4808 Tower Hill Road South Kingstown Rhode Island 02879 US

To apply for an ID card in Rhode Island, visit your local DMV office and:

  • Complete an Application for License, Identification Card and Permits (Form LI-1).
  • Present proof of your identity, such as your:
    • Birth certificate (original or certified copy).
    • Passport.
    • Military ID card.
  • Present your Social Security card or a letter of ineligibility from the Social Security Administration (SSA).
  • Present proof of your RI residency, such as your:
    • Recent utility bill.
    • Home insurance policy.
    • Paystub.
  • Pay the required fee (checks are not accepted for ID cards):
    • Younger than 59 years old: $26.50.
    • 59 years old or older is free.