Rhode Island: Licensing basics — Renewals, Changes, Lost Licenses and Identity Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “How long before its expiration date can you renew your Rhode Island driver's license?” · “When you mail in the Change of Address form instead of getting a new photo license, where do you print your new address?”
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Questions are original and based on the official manual "Rhode Island Driver’s Manual" (April 2024), Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
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How long before its expiration date can you renew your Rhode Island driver's license?
- Up to 90 days
- Up to 30 days
- Up to 60 days
- Up to 180 days
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Correct answer: Up to 90 days
The manual says you can renew your license up to 90 days before it expires.
Source: Rhode Island Driver’s Manual (April 2024), page 75
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A Rhode Island driver's license is valid for a maximum of how many years?
- 3 years
- 6 years
- 5 years
- 8 years
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Correct answer: 5 years
The manual states that a license is valid for a maximum of five years.
Source: Rhode Island Driver’s Manual (April 2024), page 75
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Who may renew a Rhode Island license at a AAA branch office?
- Any Rhode Island resident
- Members of AAA only
- Only drivers age 71 or older
- Only drivers renewing for the first time
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Correct answer: Members of AAA only
AAA branch offices handle renewals for members only.
Source: Rhode Island Driver’s Manual (April 2024), page 75
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If you did not receive a renewal form in the mail, what should you bring to renew in person?
- A certified copy of your birth certificate
- Two proof of residency documents
- A letter from the DMV replacing the form
- Just your current license
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Correct answer: Just your current license
Without a mailed renewal form, you simply bring your current license.
Source: Rhode Island Driver’s Manual (April 2024), page 75
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What must you bring if you want to change or correct the address on your license at the time you renew?
- Proof of your new address
- A notarized letter from your landlord
- Your Social Security card
- A copy of your driver record
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Correct answer: Proof of your new address
To change or correct your address while renewing, you need to bring proof of your new address.
Source: Rhode Island Driver’s Manual (April 2024), page 75
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To get a new photo license with your new address, what must you do?
- Change your address online and wait for the new license to arrive by mail
- Mail the completed Change of Address form and a new photo to the DMV
- Appear in person at any DMV branch office with your license and proof of residency
- Send a copy of your current license and proof of residency to the DMV
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Correct answer: Appear in person at any DMV branch office with your license and proof of residency
A new photo license with a new address requires appearing in person at a DMV branch office with your current license and proof of residency.
Source: Rhode Island Driver’s Manual (April 2024), page 76
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If you do not want a new photo license when you change your address, what may you do?
- Have a law enforcement officer sign your new address
- Complete the Change of Address form and mail it to the DMV
- Ask your insurance company to report the change to the DMV
- Call the DMV and give your new address verbally
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Correct answer: Complete the Change of Address form and mail it to the DMV
Without a new photo license, you may simply complete the Change of Address form and mail it to the DMV.
Source: Rhode Island Driver’s Manual (April 2024), page 76
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When you mail in the Change of Address form instead of getting a new photo license, where do you print your new address?
- Over the old address on the front of the license
- On the signature line of the license
- On a sticker placed over the photo
- On the back of the license, in the space provided
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Correct answer: On the back of the license, in the space provided
The manual says to print the new address on the back of the license in the space provided.
Source: Rhode Island Driver’s Manual (April 2024), page 76
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Before you change your name on your Rhode Island license, what must you do first?
- Change your name with the Social Security Administration
- Change your name on your vehicle registration
- Notify your auto insurance company of the new name
- Have the new name notarized at a DMV branch office
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Correct answer: Change your name with the Social Security Administration
The manual requires you to change your name with the Social Security Administration first.
Source: Rhode Island Driver’s Manual (April 2024), page 76
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After changing your name with the Social Security Administration, how long should you allow before changing it with the DMV?
- At least 3 days
- At least 1 week
- At least 24 hours
- At least 30 days
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Correct answer: At least 24 hours
The manual asks you to allow at least twenty-four hours for Social Security to update its records.
Source: Rhode Island Driver’s Manual (April 2024), page 76
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To change your name on your Rhode Island license, you bring your current license and which other document?
- A signed letter from your employer with your new name
- An original government issued document showing the name change
- Two proof of residency documents with the new name
- A notarized statement from the Social Security Administration
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Correct answer: An original government issued document showing the name change
You must bring an original government issued document indicating the name change, such as a marriage certificate or divorce decree.
Source: Rhode Island Driver’s Manual (April 2024), page 76
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When applying for a duplicate of a lost Rhode Island license, how many identity documents must you show?
- Two
- Three
- None
- One
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Correct answer: One
The manual says you must show one identity document with your legal name and date of birth.
Source: Rhode Island Driver’s Manual (April 2024), page 76
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How many proof of identity documents must be presented for a non-Real ID license or ID card?
- One
- Two
- Three
- Four
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Correct answer: One
A non-Real ID license or ID card requires one proof of identity document.
Source: Rhode Island Driver’s Manual (April 2024), page 76
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Proof of identity documents for a non-Real ID license or ID card must bear which two items?
- The applicant's address and signature
- The applicant's legal name and home address
- The applicant's legal name and date of birth
- The applicant's photo and Social Security number
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Correct answer: The applicant's legal name and date of birth
These documents must bear the applicant's legal name and date of birth.
Source: Rhode Island Driver’s Manual (April 2024), page 76
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Which of these is accepted as proof of identity for a non-Real ID license or ID card?
- A utility bill dated within the past 60 days
- A valid, unexpired U.S. passport
- A lease agreement currently in effect
- A property tax bill from the preceding year
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Correct answer: A valid, unexpired U.S. passport
A valid, unexpired U.S. passport is on the list of proof of identity documents; the others are residency documents.
Source: Rhode Island Driver’s Manual (April 2024), page 76
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A valid U.S. driver's license used as proof of identity for a non-Real ID license must not be expired for more than how many years?
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 3 years
- 5 years
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Correct answer: 5 years
The manual says such a license must not be expired for more than five years.
Source: Rhode Island Driver’s Manual (April 2024), page 77