Bill of Sale Types

Motor Vehicle (DMV) Bill of Sale Form – Enforces the legitimacy of the transfer in possession of a vehicle.

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Boat (Vessel) Bill of Sale Form – Utilized to document the details involved in the sale of a boat.

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Firearm (Gun) Bill of Sale Form – Included paperwork in the process of exchange of a gun from one owner to the next.

How to Register a Vehicle

Visit your nearest Rhode Island DMV facility along with the standard following arranged materials:

Application for Registration (Form TR-1)
Bill of Sale
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVWR): Found on the VIN plate on the driver’s side door.
Insurance Information: Valid Rhode Island insurance is required.
Original Title or Proof of Previous Owner: A title is required unless the vehicle is older than model year 2001 and the prior jurisdiction does not require a title for that vehicle.
RI License or Identification Card
Sales Tax Form (Form T-334)

Out-of-State Purchase

Proof of Previous Owner: Such as a registration certificate or paid sales tax form from a non-titled state.
VIN Check: Required if the title is from another state or the vehicle was registered in another state.

A notarized bill of sale form
A completed, notarized Rhode Island Boat Registration Application
A fully filled-out and notarized Rhode Island Outboard Motor Registration Application
Should the boat require a title, you will need to submit a Rhode Island Application for Initial Vessel Certificate of Title.
Evidence of ownership for:
- New boats (dealer):
  - Manufacturer’s certificate of origin
  - Proof of sales tax paid.
Used boats (private party sale):
- A notarized reassigned title and/or previous registration.
- Proof of sales tax payment for any boat purchased before July 29, 1993. (remit payment to Rhode Island Division of Taxation).
- A written statement of gift (if applicable)
- A photograph or pencil tracing of the HIN
Acceptable form of payment for registration/titling taxes and fees.

Rhode Island does not have a universal registration requirement.

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