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Rhode Island permit test day: what to bring and where to go

Tick off each document as you pack it for the Rhode Island knowledge test, then find your office and book a time. Every item links to the official Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles page it comes from.

Checklist items: 7
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Rhode Island permit test: what to bring

What to bring to the Rhode Island permit test

Who this checklist covers: First Rhode Island regular, non-REAL-ID instruction permit for U.S.-citizen residents age 18 or older with an assigned Social Security number, taking the computerized exam in English, Spanish or Portuguese at Cranston. Excludes teen permits, privilege cards and special-language testing arrangements.

Bring originals unless the official list says copies are accepted.

Application

Bring a completed and signed LI-1 applicationComplete the permit sections, including your Social Security number; book the correct permit-test reservation.Source: official Rhode Island page for Bring a completed and signed LI-1 application

Identity

Bring one original identity documentUse a certified government birth certificate or valid unexpired U.S. passport, or another qualifying document on the non-REAL-ID checklist.Source: official Rhode Island page for Bring one original identity document
Bring original government-issued name-change proof, if neededBring marriage, divorce or other legal evidence linking your identity document to your current name. Allow 24 hours after updating SSA.Source: official Rhode Island page for Bring original government-issued name-change proof, if needed

Social Security number

Write your Social Security number on LI-1The checklist requires the number on the application; it does not require a separate card for this step.Source: official Rhode Island page for Write your Social Security number on LI-1

Residency

Bring two Rhode Island residency documentsUse accepted proofs showing a physical address, not a PO box. Utility/bank/payroll evidence must be within 60 days; leases and insurance must be current. Check the list for other accepted proofs.Source: official Rhode Island page for Bring two Rhode Island residency documents

Fees

Bring payment for the $8.50 adult instruction permitThe listed fee includes the technology surcharge. Card payments have an additional service charge; see the fee table.Source: official Rhode Island page for Bring payment for the $8.50 adult instruction permit

Vision test

Be ready for the vision and computerized knowledge examsTesting occurs at Cranston by reservation.Source: official Rhode Island page for Be ready for the vision and computerized knowledge exams

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Official list: https://dmv.ri.gov/licenses-permits-ids/permits-tests/new-license-permits

Where to go and how to book

Reserve the written/computerized permit test at Cranston headquarters, 600 New London Avenue.

Find an officehttps://dmv.ri.gov/locations-hours Book an appointmenthttps://ridmvreservations.ri.gov/

Source: dmv.ri.gov

Test languages and ID

Test languages

Confirm available test languages with your office or the official Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles site before you book.

Ready for the test itself?

The documents get you in the door; the questions are what you pass. Take the free Rhode Island practice test, or see the Rhode Island DMV facts page for fees, age rules, and the question count.

Sources

Each checklist item quotes its official page. We fetched and checked these pages on 2026-10-05:

Rules change. If your office asks for something not listed here, the office is right. Spot a mistake? Tell us through the contact page.

Reviewed by Kevin Vu, CA DOI #4037122 · Last updated 2026-10-05