Rhode Island DMV – Document Checklist
TITLES
rev. 11/15
Tax & Title Only
Duplicate Title
Out-of-State Transfers
Reconstructed Salvage
Leased Vehicles
TR-2/TR-9 form
TR-2/TR-9 form
TR-2/TR-9 form
TR-2/TR-9 form
TR-2/TR-9 form
Bill of Sale
Tax form
TR-5 form
Leasing license or waiver letter
*
Original Lien Release, when
Manufacturer’s Statement of Origin
Certificate of Title
RI license/identification required
GU-1338 insurance on file with
applicable
Faxed copy or electronic
If requesting to have title sent
(MSO), or Title Certificate
Rhode Island DMV
RI license/identification required
Title VIN check, if title is from
Payment of sales tax or tax
printout of title, if vehicle has a
out of state, you must send a
Power of Attorney, if vehicle is
another jurisdiction
lien
self-addressed stamped
permit number on file with
leased
RI license/identification required
Title (if model year of vehicle is
envelope
Division of Taxation
If requesting to have a title sent
Certificate of Origin or Title
and you must be a Rhode Island
2001 or newer)
out of state, you must send a self-
Out-of-State leased vehicle
resident
Certificate
addressed stamped envelope
Tax form
Power of Attorney for person
transfers require an original title.
Out-of-country MSO/Title, please
A photocopy of a title for a
signing TR-2/TR-9 form
Salvage Title
contact 401-462-5774 for
leased vehicle will be accepted
TR-2/TR-9 form (mileage must
requirements
ONLY if lienholder is listed on
be listed; Class A or Class B
If requesting to have a title sent out
the title
classification must be indicated)
TR-5 form – vehicle
of state, you must send a self-
Insurer’s Certificated of Title (title
addressed stamped envelope
identification number verified –
must be properly assigned by
TR-5 form – vehicle identification
obtained from local police, if title
insurance company; mileage
number verified – obtained from
is from another jurisdiction
must be disclosed; liens listed on
Proof of Residency (see list)
local police, if title is from another
face of title must be released by
Proof of Rhode Island insurance
jurisdiction
lienholder)
Written estimate/appraisal of
damage from insurance
company
*
IF THE VEHICLE (IN QUESTION) HAS EVER HAD A LOAN, REGARDLESS IF THE LOAN HAS BEEN SATISFIED, YOU MUST OBTAIN AN ORIGINAL
‘RELEASE OF LIEN’ FROM YOUR FINANCIAL INSTITUTION BEFORE SUBMITTING YOUR REQUEST FOR A DUPLICATE TITLE.
Signature Documents
Proof of Residency
Valid U.S./U.S. Territory or Canadian driver’s license with photograph, signature
Within 60 Days
and date of birth (may not be expired more than one year).
Utility bill (gas, electric, telephone, cable, oil) in your name or in the name of an immediate family
member with the same last name; or
Personal check or bank statement with your name and address (no P.O. box); or
Payroll check stub with your name and address.
Within Valid Effective Dates
Insurance policy for your home/apartment with your name and address;
or
Property tax bill for your residence;
or
If a minor, school records, which include the student’s address and are for the current school year
(or past year if during summer vacation). Acceptable records include a report card, diploma,
transcript or ID card, together with parent's license/ID with same address;
or
Valid Voter Registration Card.
Within 30 Days
Letter from Rhode Island shelter or halfway house indicating that applicant resides there. Such a
letter must be on letterhead, must be dated within presentation and must include name and contact
information of an administrator of the shelter or halfway house.