The Warwick Police Department ONLY performs VIN checks for Warwick residents, businesses in the city, and dealerships in the city on Tuesdays from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM and on Saturdays from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.  Please show a photo ID (for example, a valid RI license or passport) proving you are a Warwick resident or a utility bill dated within the past 60 days with your new Warwick address listed on it. 

The fee is $20 CASH ONLY.  If the title is from another state or the vehicle was registered in another state, and the model year of the vehicle is 2001 or newer, a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) check is required before you register the car. A title is needed for a VIN check.  If you own the vehicle, bring the original title.  If there is a lien on the vehicle, bring a copy of the title.  VIN checks are performed at the shed abutting the pond and next to the public boat ramp.