How to Transfer Rhode Island Title

How do I transfer title of my vehicle in Rhode Island(RI)?

  • The state of Rhode Island DOES NOT require a Certificate of Title in order to transfer ownership of vehicles 2000 and older. In this case the most recent registration and a Bill of Sale is sufficient.
  • In order to complete the sale of your Rhode Island vehicle, you must transfer your title by entering the name of the buyer/purchaser in the buyer/purchaser field. Please PRINT and SIGN your name in the seller/owner field EXACTLY as it appears at the top of the title.

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Rhode Island Deparment of Motor Vehicles
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How to Transfer Rhode Island Title

How to Transfer Rhode Island Title