Rhode Island DMV – Document Checklist
REGISTRATION
rev. 03/13
Dealer Sale
Private Party Sale
Plate Change
Renewal / Re-Registration
Out-of-State Transfer
TR-1 form
TR-1 form
TR-1 form
TR-1 form
TR-1 form
Insurance Information (valid RI
Insurance Information (valid RI
Insurance Information (valid RI
Insurance Information (valid RI
Insurance Information (valid RI
insurance)
insurance)
insurance)
insurance)
insurance)
Dealer Sales Tax form
Sales Tax form
Registration Certificate(s)
Proof of Ownership (title or
Title - if model year of vehicle is
Bill of Sale
Title (if model year of vehicle is
RI license or identification card
previous registration)
2001 or newer)
Gross Vehicle Weight
Plates to be canceled
RI license or identification card
Out-of-State leased vehicle
2001 or newer)
RI license or identification card
VIN check – if title is from another
Power of Attorney (if leased
Plate number (if available)
transfers require an original title.
RI Use Tax form (out-of-state dealers
Power of Attorney (if leased
state (if model year of vehicle is
vehicle
A photocopy of a title for a leased
only)
2001 or newer)
vehicle)
vehicle will be accepted ONLY if
Power of Attorney (if leased vehicle)
Bill of Sale
lienholder is listed on the title.
If two owners on title, both parties must
Gross Vehicle Weight
VIN check (if model year of
Surviving Spouse
Duplicate
RI license or identification card
be present during registration, if not,
vehicle is 2001 or newer)
Proof of Previous Owner (non-titled
signature of the absent party must be
(for VIN check locations, please
TR-1 form
TR-1 form
notarized on TR-1
vehicles)
contact your local police
Title, in name of deceased (if
Insurance Information (valid RI
department)
Gift letter (notarized if vehicle gifted
model year of vehicle is 2001 or
insurance)
And the following:
Tax exempt card
is from a non-immediate family
RI license or identification card
newer)
Manufacturer’s Statement of Origin
Tax questionnaire (Bill of Sale, if
member)
Current registration
Plate number (if available)
(MSO) or Title (if model year of vehicle
applicable)
If two owners on title, both parties
Death certificate (original)
Power of Attorney (if leased
RI license or identification card (if
is 2001 or newer)
must be present during registration,
Insurance Information (valid RI
vehicle)
VIN check – if title is from another state
out-of-state license is presented,
if not, signature of the absent party
insurance)
proof of residency is additionally
(if model year of vehicle is 2001 or
must be notarized on TR-1
RI license or identification card
required)
newer)
Proof of Ownership (non-titled
vehicles)
Name Change
Address Change
Power of Attorney (if leased
vehicle)
TR-1 form
TR-1 form
If two owners on title, both
Insurance Information (valid RI
Insurance Information (valid RI
parties must be present during
insurance)
insurance)
registration, if not, signature of
RI license or identification card (with
Change of Address Card (if by mail)
the absent party must be
RI license or identification card
updated name)
notarized on TR-1
Title (if model year of vehicle is 2001 or
newer)
Proof of Residency
Identity documents (legal name and date of birth)
Within 60 Days
Rhode Island license or identification card or valid out-of-state license
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
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Payroll check stub with your name and address.
Within Valid Effective Dates
or
Insurance policy for your home/apartment with your name and address;
♦ If person registering the vehicle is not present during the registration
or
Property tax bill for your residence;
transaction, the registration application (TR-1) must be notarized.
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
♦ SALVAGE TITLES: All salvage titles for vehicles, where the model year is
or
license/ID with same address;
2001 or newer, are required to have a Salvage VIN Inspection (TR-5).
Valid Voter Registration Card.
Within 30 Days
Letter from Rhode Island shelter or halfway house indicating that applicant
♦ All documents are subject to review.
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.