Rhode Island General Laws Title 31. Motor and Other Vehicles § 31-10-14. Applications of minors

The application of any person under the age of eighteen (18) years for a limited instruction permit, a limited provisional license, or a full operator's license shall be signed and verified, before a person authorized to administer oaths, by one or more of the following individuals: the father, mother, guardian, adult husband or wife, or licensed foster parent, who is a resident of this state and qualified to be a supervising driver pursuant to § 31-10-6.1. In the event there is no parent, guardian, or licensed foster parent, who meets these requirements, then by another responsible adult who is willing to assume the obligation imposed under §§ 31-10-1 -- 31-10-33 upon a person signing the application of a minor.