If your permit is not accepted for a particular ID purpose, use another qualifying government-issued ID. Permit and replacement-card fees are covered in the dedicated fee guide.

State ID Card: A Rhode Island non-driver ID card, available from the DMV, is a full-time identification card.
? Passport or Passport Card: Valid for all federal purposes, including domestic air travel, regardless of REAL ID status.
? Other Government-Issued IDs: A U.S. Military ID or Permanent Resident Card are also universally accepted.

Common Mistakes When Using a Rhode Island Permit as ID

An expired permit is not valid ID anywhere: Jordan used his permit as ID at a pharmacy before his DMV visit. At Pawtucket the next day, the clerk pointed out it had expired on his birthday.

Social Security requirement: For a new permit, the current DMV checklist requires the Social Security Number on the LI-1, or the applicable SSA ineligibility letter.

Download the LI-1 License/ID/Permit Application form from the RI DMV site.

? Under 18: Limited Instruction Permit valid for 1 year or until age 18, whichever is greater
? LI-1 must be notarized if parent/guardian is not present at the DMV
? Under 18 residency proof: school record from current year accepted as one of two proofs
? REAL ID upgrade outside renewal period costs $27.50; at time of regular application it is free
? AAA members who meet the DMV eligibility rules may obtain a REAL ID at a Rhode Island AAA branch; learner-permit renewals follow the DMV renewal routes

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Rhode Island Permit Age Rules: 16 Minimum, GDL Stages, and Teen Exceptions

Rhode Island has strict age rules for learner's permits. The minimum age for a permit is 16. Applicants 18 and older follow a different, faster process. There are no exceptions for 15-year-olds.

What is the minimum age to get a learner's permit in Rhode Island?

You must be at least 16 years old to get a learner's permit in Rhode Island. The state does not issue permits to 15-year-olds for any reason, including hardship or farm work.

Common Rhode Island Permit Age Myths

Many applicants misunderstand the minimum age for learners permit rules.

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