R.I. Gen. Laws § 46-22-15.3
Process fees as costs €” Record of process.
The fee of five dollars ($5.00), paid by the plaintiff to the administrator of the division of motor vehicles at the time of the service shall be taxed in the plaintiff€™s costs if he or she prevails in the suit. The administrator of the division of motor vehicles shall keep a record of all such process, which shall show the day and hour of service, and all fees so paid shall be paid over to the general treasurer.