2026 rates from official Rhode Island sources. No signup, nothing stored.
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| 4,000 lbs or less | $30.00 |
| 4,001–5,000 lbs | $40.00 |
| 5,001–6,000 lbs | $48.00 |
| 6,001–7,000 lbs | $56.00 |
| 7,001–8,000 lbs | $64.00 |
| 8,001–9,000 lbs | $70.00 |
| 9,001–10,000 lbs | $78.00 |
| 10,001–12,000 lbs | $106.00 |
| 12,001–14,000 lbs | $124.00 |
| 14,001–16,000 lbs | $140.00 |
| 16,001–18,000 lbs | $158.00 |
| 18,001–20,000 lbs | $176.00 |
| DOT surcharge (per year) | $20.00 |
| Technology surcharge | $3.50 |
| Electric vehicle fee (per registration year; plug-in hybrid $100, non-plug-in hybrid $50) | $200.00 |
Rhode Island prices by gross weight and adds a $20 per year DOT surcharge plus a $3.50 technology surcharge. Passenger vehicles renew every two years, so the bill is roughly double these annual figures. New electric and hybrid fees took effect January 1, 2026.
Renewal cycle: biennial for passenger vehicles.
Estimates only. Your state motor vehicle agency issues the final bill. This page does not collect or store anything you enter.