Rhode Island Newcomer Guide

Moving to Rhode Island? This free checklist covers everything you need to do in your first 30–90 days — DMV, voter registration, utilities, healthcare, and more.

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What's in the guide:

🚗 DMV & Driver's License

Get a RI driver's license within 30 days of establishing residency
Register your vehicle with the RI Division of Motor Vehicles
Transfer your vehicle title to RI
Get a RI insurance card with RI insurer

🗳️ Civic & Legal

Register to vote in Rhode Island (online at sos.ri.gov)
Update your address on your current license/ID
Update your USPS mailing address
Notify your bank and credit cards of address change

🏥 Health & Benefits

Find a new primary care provider in Rhode Island
Transfer prescriptions to a local RI pharmacy
Update your health insurance (open enrollment or special enrollment)
Check HealthSource RI eligibility if you need coverage (healthyrhode.com)

📱 Utilities & Home

Set up electric service (National Grid RI or Providence Energy)
Set up gas service if applicable
Set up internet/cable (Cox, Spectrum, or local ISP)
Get a RI library card from your local library

🎓 Education & Family

Register children for school with your local school district
Get RI children's immunization records updated
Look into RI Head Start / pre-K programs if applicable

The full PDF includes links to official RI government sites, deadlines, and a printable checklist you can post on your fridge.

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