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Application for Initial Vessel Certificate of Title
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Service Alert: Boat Registration and Licensing

Walk-in service at DEM's Office of Boat Registration and Licensing in Providence is now available. To prevent lines and limit wait times, boaters are encouraged to continue mailing paperwork into the Office or process renewals on line.

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Office Hours: 8:30 am to 3:30 pm
235 Promenade St.
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 222-6647 (Boating)
(401) 222-3576 (Licenses)

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