The Rhode Island Motor Vehicle Power of Attorney formally designates another person to handle matters related to a vehicle instead of the actual vehicle owner. The legal record initiates the granting of permissions associated with an automobile, providing sufficient evidence for acceptance by state government agencies. Agency denotes that the attorney-in-fact can transfer, register, title, and license the vehicle without the presence of the owning individual. The issuance can be terminated as needed with the accompaniment of a completed revocation of power of attorney document or by amending and signing the original paperwork with added language to explain the agreement’s cancelation.
Laws
Statute – Rhode Island Short Form Power of Attorney Act (§ 18-16)
Definition – § 18-16-2
Signing Requirements – Although not mandated by the state of Rhode Island, it is recommended to further validate the document’s execution.
Other Versions
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Download: Adobe PDF, MS Word (.docx)
Additional Resources
- Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles – Registrations and Titles
Related Forms (3)
Durable (Financial) Power of Attorney
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Motor Vehicle (DMV) Bill of Sale
Download: Adobe PDF
Revocation of Power of Attorney
Download: Adobe PDF, MS Word (.docx)