DEM’s Boat Registration and Licensing Office: In-Person Service Alert
Walk-in service at DEM's Office of Boat Registration and Licensing in Providence is available on weekdays from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Because of staffing changes, please expect longer-than-usual wait times. Our team is working hard to assist everyone as quickly as possible and get back to full capacity. Thank you for your patience.
Holiday Closure: DEM's Boating office will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 25, through Friday, Nov. 27.
Skip the trip! Use RIO.ri.gov to:
- Purchase hunting and recreational fishing licenses and permits.
- Renew commercial marine licenses.
- Renew boat, ATV, and snowmobile registrations.
- Request duplicate titles and registrations.