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Rhode Island Moped Registration Fee Calculator

Registering a moped or motor scooter in Rhode Island costs $10 per year, plus a $53.5 title. Any valid driver's license works — no motorcycle endorsement needed.

Verified against official Rhode Island sources on 2026-07-27. How we verify fees.

Your moped

Estimated annual cost
$10.00/ year
  • Registration
    $10.00
One-time fees (first registration)
  • Certificate of title
    $53.50
One-time total: $53.50

Estimate only — actual fees are set by your state and county at the time of registration. Data last reviewed 2026-07-27. This state's full local formula is not yet implemented; see the notes below the calculator.

Rhode Island moped fees (2026)

FeeAmount
Registration (per year)$10
Certificate of title$53.5

Fees shown are the Rhode Island state schedule, verified 2026-07-27. Use the calculator above for an itemized estimate including title and one-time fees.

Good to know

  • Rhode Island defines a motorized bicycle as having an engine of 50cc or less. Exceed any one of those and the vehicle is legally a motorcycle in Rhode Island — a different (usually higher) fee, and typically a motorcycle license, title, and insurance.
  • The $10 statutory rate does not include Rhode Island's technology and DOT surcharges, and the DMV fee page publishes no moped line. Treat the total as unconfirmed.

What determines moped registration cost in Rhode Island?

  • State registration fee
  • Engine size / top speed (moped vs. motorcycle)
  • Title fee
  • License or endorsement class

Frequently asked questions

Do you need a license for a moped in Rhode Island?

Yes — any valid driver's license is enough in Rhode Island; no motorcycle endorsement is needed.

How much does it cost to register a moped in Rhode Island?

Registration costs $10 per year, plus a $53.5 certificate of title.

Is a 50cc scooter a moped in Rhode Island?

Rhode Island defines a motorized bicycle as having an engine of 50cc or less. Exceed any one of those and the vehicle is legally a motorcycle in Rhode Island — a different (usually higher) fee, and typically a motorcycle license, title, and insurance.

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Official Rhode Island resources

Estimates here are informational — the state is the only source of an official quote.

Rhode Island DMV ↗☎ (401) 462-4368webserver.rilegislature.gov — fee source ↗

Data last reviewed 2026-07-27.