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Rhode Island Bill of Sale Forms

The Rhode Island bill of sale form satisfies written documentation, chronicling the transfer of a particular item to a new owner. It stipulates the information associated with the dealing parties, information on the item to be sold, and clear terms of sale. It can be further authenticated with the supervision of a licensed notary who will oversee and attest to the signatory process.

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The Rhode Island bill of sale form satisfies written documentation, chronicling the transfer of a particular item to a new owner. It stipulates the information associated with the dealing parties, information on the item to be sold, and clear terms of sale. It can be further authenticated with the supervision of a licensed notary who will oversee and attest to the signatory process.

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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.

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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.

Source: Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles (New Registration)

How to Register a Boat

Rhode Island requires all motorized vessels and boats larger than 12 feet to be registered through the Rhode Island DEM Office of Boat Registration & Licensing. New boat registrations must be handled through DEM’s Boating and Licensing Office.

Out-of-State Purchase

  • Current registration certificate, if the boat came from a non-title state.
  • Out-of-state title, signed and notarized by the seller, if the boat came from a title state.
  • U.S. Coast Guard documentation and deletion letter, if the vessel was previously documented.

Vessels titled in Rhode Island generally require a title application within 30 days after taking possession. If ownership changes for a Rhode Island-numbered boat, a new application must be filed, and the owner must notify DEM of the transfer within 15 days.

Source: Rhode Island DEM (Boating Registration)

Register a Firearm

Rhode Island does not have a universal registration requirement.

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