rhode island drivers permit - RI
Rhode Island Drivers Permit Information
To get your drivers license in Rhode Island, you need to apply for a noncommercial / operator's drivers license. You must have your Rhode Island license with you at all times.
Rhode Island Drivers License Requirements
18 years and under (Graduated Licensing System)
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Limited Instructional Permit
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A few of the requirements:
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You must be between 16 and 18 years of age.
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Must have rhode island drivers ed.
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Parent or Legal Guardian signature.
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For complete details and to get your Rhode Island Limited Instructional Permit, please SIGN IN HERE
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Limited Provisional License
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A few of the requirements:
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You must have had a Rhode Island Limited Instructional Permit (see above) for at least six (6) months.
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Fifty (50) hours of driving experience which shall include ten (10) hours of night driving.
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For complete details and to get your Rhode Island Limited Provisional License, please SIGN IN HERE
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Full Operator's License
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A few of the requirements:
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You must be 17 years of age but less than 18 years of age.
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You must have had a Rhode Island Limited Provisional License (see above) for at least twelve (12) months.
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For complete details and to start your Rhode Island Provisional License, please SIGN IN HERE
18 years and over
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Instruction Permit
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All new drivers and drivers who have had a license expired for more than five (5) years.
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For complete details and to start your Rhode Island Instruction Permit, please SIGN IN HERE
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Full Operator's Drivers License
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Take and pass the Vision, Written and Road Tests.
For complete details and to GET your Rhode Island license, please SIGN IN HERE
Rhode Island Drivers Ed
Visit our rhode island drivers ed page for more information on Rhode Island driver education.
Tests Required
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Vision Test
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Written Test
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Road / Driving Test
Test requirements vary by age and depending on whether you've previously held a license in another state.
For complete details and to GET your Rhode Island license, please SIGN IN HERE
Fee
New Driver's License
Limited Provisional License
Permit Instructional
Permit Limited
Road Test
Fees depend on your age. For complete Fees SIGN IN HERE
Documents needed to get your Rhode Island Drivers License
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Proof of Identity
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A few examples:
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U.S. Birth Certificate (certified or original)
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Certificate of Baptism (certified or original)
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For complete list of items SIGN IN HERE
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Proof of Signature
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A few examples:
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Passport (certified or original)
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School or Work ID
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For complete list of items SIGN IN HERE
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Social Security Card
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Proof of Rhode Island Residency
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A few examples:
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Utility Bill (must not be older than sixty (60) days)
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Personal Check or Bank Statement (must not be older than sixty (60) days)
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For complete list of items SIGN IN HERE
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For Minors (Under 18)