Fillable Form Rhode Island State ID Application (LI-1)

What is the Rhode Island State ID Application Form?

Form L1-1, Application for License, Identification Card and Permit, or the Rhode Island State ID Application Form is a form used to apply for a State ID with the Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV). It can also be used to apply for a driver’s license. The form must be submitted in person at a DMV office, alongside the required documents and payment for the application fee.

State IDs are used in many of the same cases as a driver’s license, such as use as a proof of identity, or as a valid ID for the purpose of purchasing certain products like alcohol and cigarettes. Unlike a driver’s license, however, a state ID does not give the holder the privilege to drive, nor does it contain information on the requirements that the holder must follow in order to drive (i.e. must wear glasses, the type of vehicle(s) that may be operated).

To be able to fill out a valid L1-1 form, the following requirements must be met:

• Must be a Rhode Island resident
• Must not currently have a valid license in Rhode Island or any other state

In addition, submission of the application form must also be accompanied by the following documents:

• One document as Proof of Identity. Changes in name must also be accompanied by proof in the form of documentation issued by a valid government agency. If you are using a passport and you obtained or renewed it within the last six months, bring an additional identity document in case your passport does not verify with the national database.
• Two proofs of residency documents. Note that P.O. box addresses are not accepted as valid residency documents.
• One proof of Social Security Number document.

Submission of the application form must then be accompanied by payment for the application fee. Checks are not accepted as payment for state ID application fees.

Who needs to use the Rhode Island State ID Application Form?

Residents of Rhode Island, whether new or not, must apply for either a state ID or a driver’s license, as many different services, businesses, and government agencies require either one to serve, at minimum, as proof of identity. Driver’s licenses are required for anyone who wishes to drive within the state of Rhode Island.

A state ID is particularly useful for people who do not wish to or otherwise cannot drive, as it confers many of the same privileges that driver’s licenses do.

How to fill out the Rhode Island State ID Application Form?

Form L1-1 is a very simple form to fill out. Make sure you have the necessary documents to be submitted alongside the form prepared, as well as the payment for the application fee. Use black or blue ink only.

Consult the document checklists on pages 3 and 4 of the form for more information on what documents you may submit based on what credential type you are applying for.

Transaction Type

Credential Type

Mark the appropriate box to indicate which credential type you wish to apply for. You may select:

• Real ID Credential
• Non-Real ID Credential

Purpose of Form

License or Identification card

Mark the boxes for either License or Identification card if you are applying for them. Then mark the appropriate box that indicates what you are filing the form out for. You may choose:

• New
• Renew
• Duplicate
• Out-of-State
• Update (Enter the update being done here)

If you mark the boxes for License or Identification card, fill out sections A, B, C, D, and G, as well as E and F if they apply.

Permit

Mark this box if you are applying for a permit. Then mark the appropriate box that indicates what you are filling the form out for. You may choose:

• New
• Renew
• Duplicate
• Out-of-State
• Update (Enter the update being done here)

Then mark the appropriate box indicating what language you want to take the computerized knowledge exam in.

• English
• Spanish
• Portuguese
• Other

If you mark the box for Permit, fill out sections A, B, C, D, and G. Fill section E out if it applies to you.

Motorcycle

Mark the appropriate box that indicates what you are applying for. Your choices are:

• Permit
• Duplicate Permit
• License

If you mark the box for Motorcycles, fill out sections A, B, C, D and G.

Do not fill out the part labeled “For DMV use only.”

Section A

Name

Enter your full, legal name.

Date of Birth

Enter your date of birth.

Gender

Check the appropriate box indicating your gender. You may choose between:

• Male
• Female

Social Security Number

Enter your social security number.

Driver’s License / Rhode Island ID / Permit Number

Enter one of either your driver’s license, Rhode Island ID, or permit number.

Passport / Employment Authorization / Resident Alien Card number

Enter one of either your passport, employment authorization, or resident alien card number.

Residential Address

Enter the following information about your address in the relevant fields:

• STREET ADDRESS

• APARTMENT, UNIT, OR FLOOR NUMBER

• CITY OR TOWN

• STATE

• ZIP CODE

Mailing Address

If your mailing address is different from your residential address, enter the following information in the relevant fields:

• STREET ADDRESS

• APARTMENT, UNIT, OR FLOOR NUMBER

• CITY OR TOWN

• STATE

• ZIP CODE

Telephone Number

Enter your telephone number.

Active Military

Check ‘yes’ if you are serving as an active military officer. Otherwise, check ‘no’.

100% Disabled Veteran

Check ‘yes’ if you are a disabled veteran. Otherwise, check ‘no’.

Veteran Designation

Check ‘yes’ if you are a designated veteran (you must provide Document DD 214, stating Honorable Discharge alongside this form). Otherwise, check ‘no’.

Section B

Place of Birth

Enter your country, state or province, and city of birth.

Section C

Physical Information

Height

Enter your height in feet and inches.

Weight

Enter your weight in pounds (lbs).

Eye Color

Mark the appropriate box that indicates your eye color. You may select:

• Brown
• Green
• Gray
• Dichromatic
• Blue
• Black
• Hazel
• Pink

Hair Color

Mark the appropriate box that indicates your hair color. You may select one of the following:

• Black
• Brown
• White
• Blonde
• Red
• Gray
• Bald

Section D

Organ Donor Designation

If you wish to be designated as an organ and tissue donor, or continue being registered as one, check ‘yes’. Otherwise, check ‘no.’

U.S. Citizenship

If you are a U.S. citizen, check ‘yes’. Otherwise, check ‘no’.

Voter Information

Enter the political party you are affiliated with.

If you do not wish to be registered for voting, check the provided box.

License Transfer

If you are transferring your license from another state, enter the state your license was from, your license number, the expiration date, and any endorsements or restrictions on your license.

Section E

Lost License, ID or Permit Affidavit

If you have lost your license, ID, or permit, enter your signature and the date the form was filled out.

Section F

Voluntary License Surrender Affidavit

Only fill out this section if you are voluntarily surrendering your affidavit

Reason for Surrender

Enter your reason for surrendering your license here.

License Number

Enter your license number.

Expiration Date

Enter your license expiration date.

Physical Surrender

Check ‘yes’ if you are physically surrendering your license. Otherwise, check ‘no’.

Signature and Date

Enter your signature and the date you filled out this form.

Section G

Disclosure of Personal Information

Check ‘yes’ if you consent to your personal information being disclosed by the DMV. Otherwise, check ‘no’.

Applicant’s Signature

Enter your signature and the date.

Mother/Father/Guardian’s Signature

If you are a minor, you must have a parent or guardian sign this form in the presence of a notary who must also sign the form. Then enter the date.

Commission Expiration Date

Enter the notary’s commission expiration date.

Tips when filling out the Rhode Island State ID Application Form

While the Rhode Island State ID Application Form is very short and simple, it does ask for sensitive information such as your address and social security number. Make sure to keep the form in a safe place to ensure your personal information’s security.

Prepare all necessary additional documents. Make sure to have the right documents prepared to submit alongside the accomplished form at a DMV office. You may also need medical certification that confirms you are fit to drive a vehicle if you are applying for a driver’s license.

Ensure that all information entered is correct and updated. Make sure all of the information you entered is correct and updated in order to avoid any legal issues.

Practice good contract management. Create a copy of this form (filled out) and keep it in a safe and organized place for record or possible future legal purposes.