Fillable Form LI-1 Rhode Island Driver License Renewal

What is the Rhode Island Driver's License Renewal Form?

Form LI-1, Application for License, Identification Card, and Permit, or also known as the Rhode Island Driver’s License Renewal Form, is a legal form from the Rhode Island Department of Revenue - Division of Motor Vehicles used to renew an expired or expiring driver’s license. It may also be used to apply for a motorcycle permit or identification card with the DMV Rhode Island.

How to fill out the Rhode Island Driver's License Renewal Form?

The RI DMV Form has three pages. The first two pages require your personal information and information about your license or permit. The last page is a DMV checklist of the required documents to be submitted.

Page 1

The first page of the RI DMV form requires you to fill out your personal information and the application you are applying for with the DMV.

Transaction Type

This section is separated into three parts depending on what you are availing at the DMV Rhode Island.

Mark the appropriate box to determine what you are applying for. You may select:

• License
• Identification Card
• Permit
• Motorcycle

Mark the appropriate box to determine the type of your application:

• New
• Renew
• Duplicate
• Out-of-State
• Update

If you marked “Motorcycle,” mark which type of permit you will avail of. Mark “Permit” or “Duplicate Permit” if you are availing of a motorcycle permit or a duplicate permit. Otherwise, mark “License.”

Note that if you marked “Identification Card,” you will need to answer letters A, B, C, D, E, F, and G of the DMV RI Form LI-1. If you marked “Permit,” You will be required to answer letters A, B, C, D, E, and G of the form.

Computerized Knowledge Exam

Mark the type of language for your computerized knowledge exam:

• English
• Spanish
• Portuguese
• American Sign Language (ASL)
• Other languages

Note that for American Sign Language and other languages, you need to set a pre-scheduled appointment. Pre-scheduled appointments can be found on the DMV RI website.

Part A. Applicant’s Information

Name

Enter your full legal name.

Date of Birth

Enter the date of your birth.

Gender

Mark the box of your appropriate gender. You may select:

• Male
• Female

Social Security Number

Enter your social security number.

RI Driver’s License # / R.I. ID / Permit #

Enter your RI Driver’s License Number, R.I. ID, or Permit #, if you already have one.

Passport / Employment Authorization / Resident Alien Card #

Enter your passport number, employment authorization number, or resident alien card number.

Residence Address

Enter the street address, Apartment/Unit Number or Floor Number, City, Town, State, and Zip Code of your residence address.

Mailing Address

Enter your complete mailing address if you have another address aside from your residence address.

Telephone

Enter your telephone number.

Active Military

Mark the appropriate box if you are still active in the military. If you are an active military, mark “Yes.” Otherwise, mark “No.”

100% Disabled Veteran

Mark the appropriate box if you are a disabled veteran. If you are a 100% disabled veteran, mark “Yes.” Mark “No” if you are not a disabled veteran.

Veteran Designation

Mark the appropriate box if you have a veteran designation. If you mark “Yes,” a DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, must be shown stating “honorable discharge.” If you don’t have any veteran designation, mark “No.”

Part B. Place of Birth

Country

Enter the country of your birth.

State/Province

Enter the state or province of your birth.

City

Enter the city of your birth.

Part C. Physical Information

Height

Enter your height in feet or inches.

Weight

Enter your weight in pounds.

Eye Color

Mark among the following boxes your appropriate eye color. You may select:

• Brown
• Blue
• Green
• Black
• Gray
• Hazel
• Dichromatic
• Pink

Hair Color

Mark among the appropriate boxes your hair color. You may select:

• Black
• Blonde
• Brown
• Red
• White
• Gray
• Bald

Part D. General Questions

Item 1- Do you want to register as an organ and tissue donor?

Mark the appropriate box to answer the question. If you want to register as an organ and tissue donor, mark “Yes.” If not, mark “No.”

Item 2 - Are you a US Citizen?

Mark the appropriate box if you are a US Citizen or not. If you are a US Citizen, mark “Yes.” Otherwise, mark “No.”

Item 3 - We will use your information to update your voter registration or register you to vote.

Enter the party if you want DMV Rhode Island to use your information to update your registration. Otherwise, mark the box “Do not use my information for voter registration.” In any of these cases, your decision to not register and the place of registration will be kept confidential.

However, you need to be at least 18 years old to vote. You will not be registered to vote if you are under age 16. But if you are at least 16 years old, you will be pre-registered to vote.

Item 4 - If you are transferring a license from another state, please complete the following information below.

Enter the required information below if you are transferring a license from another state.

State

Choose from the drop-down list the state where the license will be transferred from.

License #

Enter the license number of that license being transferred.

Expiration

Enter the expiration date of the license.

Endorsements

Enter endorsements of the license.

Restrictions

Enter the restrictions of the license.

Page 2

Page 2 of the DMV RI form requires your consent and signature. Make sure to read the instructions on this page carefully.

Part E. Affidavit of Lost License, Lost ID, or Permit

Applicant’s Signature

Affix your signature.

Date (MM/DD/YY)

Enter the date when you signed the form.

This section should only be filled out when you have lost your license, ID, or Permit.

Part F. Voluntary Termination of a License Permit

Enter your reason for voluntarily terminating your license permit affidavit. Take note that you only need to fill this section if you are completely surrendering your license. Termination of your license will only be processed if your license or affidavit is completed.

License #

Enter your license number.

Expiration Date

Enter the expiration date of your license.

License Physically Surrendered?

Mark the appropriate box if your license has physically surrendered or not. If you have physically surrendered your license, mark “Yes.” If not yet, mark “No.”

Applicant’s Signature

Affix your signature.

Date (MM/DD/YY)

Enter the date when you signed the form.

Part G. Signature

Mark the appropriate box if you consent to the disclosure of your personal information without your consent. If you consent to such disclosure, mark “Yes.” Otherwise, mark “No.”

Applicant’s Signature

Affix your signature.

Date (MM/DD/YY)

Enter the date when you signed the form.

Mother’s/Father’s/Guardian’s Signature

Affix the signature of your mother, father, or guardian if you are a minor.

How to file Rhode Island Driver's License Renewal Form?

You can file your Rhode Island Driver's License Renewal Form at your nearest DMV RI office. However, if you are outside Rhode Island for reasons like school, work, military, or any other valid reasons, you can mail the form via mail. You can also submit the form online if you meet the requirements.