Official State of Rhode Island website

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How To Guides

Business in Rhode Island

Let us help you start, manage, and grow your business in Rhode Island.

Business Guide

Living in Rhode Island

Whether a new resident or a long-time Rhody, these resources will help any citizen make the most of their time in Rhode Island.

Living Guide

Assistance Programs

We are committed to providing our citizens and business with the resources they need to succeed despite surprises life may bring.

Employment Guide

Health & Wellness Guide

Popular Online Services

Skip the lines, get your work done online! Browse our ever-growing list of official Rhode Island online services built for your convenience. Visit our Online Services page to view all of our online offerings for citizens and businesses.

Driver's License Renewal

Renew your Rhode Island Operator's License, CDL, or State ID online.

Renew your driver's license!

Hunting & Fishing Licenses

Manage your licenses from the comfort of your home, on the go, or even out in the field.

Order and manage harvest licenses online!

Personal & Business Tax Payments

Make payments toward personal and business taxes using a credit card.

Make tax payments!

Press Releases

RI DHS To Open Appointment-Only Office in Cranston’s Hazard Building

CRANSTON, RI – Rhode Island Department of Human Services Director Kimberly Merolla-Brito today announced the agency will be opening a new appointment-only regional office in the Hazard building, located in Cranston’s Howard Complex (Pastore Campus). The office will officially open on Monday, April 6, 2026. Links Hazard-Warwick Office Change FAQ Hazard-Warwick Office Change FAQ - SPA Hazard-Warwick Office Change FAQ - POR ...

In the News: Matos’ mission to bring more grocery stores to RI

PROVIDENCE, RI — The Providence Journal today published a column reporting on Rhode Island Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos's work to lower grocery costs in Rhode Island by increasing competition. An excerpt is below: "This year, Matos again plans to push a package of legislation nicknamed “the Fair Price Grocery Agenda.” ...