Motor Vehicle

VIN Checks

Any vehicle that is less than ten (10) years old and has an out-of-state title needs to have its VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) verified in order to have the car registered in Rhode Island.

We provide this services to any Bristol Resident.

The fee is $15. VIN checks are conducted on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00am to 11:00am and 1:00pm to 2:30pm.

You will need to bring the title for the car (unless it is held by a bank or finance company) and the current registration certificate.

Division of Motor Vehicles

http://www.dmv.ri.gov/