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SnooDrawings7662 t1_iunsnnt wrote

When I moved.. I did..
Insurance, Drivers License, Vin Check, Registration

DL, Insurance, Inspection and Vin Check all come before Registration.

Insurance does not require either a License or Vin Check.

Vin check doesn't require anything.
License just requires that you live here for 30 days and have some proof of residence.

I think insurance first.. because if you have moved and you didn't tell your insurance, they might consider that breach of contract, and they can cancel your insurance as the date of your move.

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degggendorf t1_iuntykm wrote

> DL, Insurance, Inspection and Vin Check all come before Registration.

Can't you do DL and registration all at the same time? Then you only need one trip to the DMV.

Update insurance immediately.

VIN check as soon as they're able.

License and registration at DMV.

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climb-high OP t1_iuo7e87 wrote

Thanks! Didn’t realize I could update insurance for RI without an in-state license. Don’t worry I won’t get a breach of contract, I still have my old place in MA for 1 more month. Slowly moving full-time to RI.

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degggendorf t1_iuo99qg wrote

Yep, insurance companies don't really care about anything aside from your check clearing. You don't even have to own the vehicle to get insurance on it.

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climb-high OP t1_ivkyrbw wrote

Thanks again. Just wondering if the DMV made you do a vision test? I have perfect eye sight and hope I can avoid any extra bullshit lol

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SnooDrawings7662 t1_ivllhpq wrote

Yes, DMV have vision tests. They give it to you when you first get your drivers license.

You can't avoid it.

And really.. you don't want other people avoiding it either! :)

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climb-high OP t1_ivqrpyd wrote

Well, I went today and it was successful. I don’t know why they made you do a vision test when you moved into the state. I just had to sign a form saying I have better than 20/40 vision that could be verified with a doctor. 20/40 vision is pretty bad tbh, so the roads are filled with 1) people who likely lied about their vision and 2) folks who truly have 20/40 vision but don’t need corrective lenses. This explains a lot about driving in RI.

Turns out it took 1 signature to avoid it.

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Squints753 t1_iuoixtk wrote

VIN requires a title. If you are still paying off your car you need to convince your lienholder to give you a copy. Ours wasn't at first because the vin check isn't done at the DMV.

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