RHODE ISLAND’S TITLE LAW HAS CHANGED ***Effective March 1, 2024*** The Rhode Island DMV will no longer be accepting photocopies, images, or electronic copies of titles. All new registration and/or new title transactions will now REQUIRE THE ORIGINAL TITLE to be submitted to the RI DMV at the time the transaction takes place. Your lienholder or leasing company can send the original title to the RI DMV, ATTN: Research Office, 600 New London Avenue, Cranston, RI 02920 or to you directly. We highly recommend that the title and other documents are sent with tracking information to enable customers and lienholders to know when the title was received. As long as your contact information (name, address, phone and e-mail) is included with the title, the RI DMV will contact you once your original title has been received so you can complete your transaction. Be advised that this process can take several weeks for the original title to be sent to the RI DMV. Please also be advised that the RI DMV cannot request a title from a lienholder or lease company. A VIN check is required for all transactions involving an Out-of-State title/vehicle. Reservations are required for all visits. PLEASE PLAN ACCORDINGLY. For more information on RI’s new title laws, and new requirements for registration and title transactions, CLICK HERE and scroll down.
Trailer Registration Trailers with a GVWR of 3,001 lbs or more require a title. A vehicle identification check (VIN) is required if the trailer is currently titled out of state and weighs 3,001 lbs. or more. A safety inspection is required for all trailers 1,000 lbs & greater. List of RI Inspection Stations. RI Inspection Stations PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Purchased Trailer Bill of sale Title is required for a trailer with a GVWR of 3,001 & greater or if the trailer is from a non-titled state proof of the previous ownership (e.g. old registration or paid sales tax form in the name of the seller) is required. Application for Registration Use Tax form Proof of insurance. The insurance information is for the vehicle pulling the trailer. Costs are listed in the DMV Registration Fee Table If purchased at a RI dealership, tax will be collected at the time of sale, tax exempt form and proof of tax paid will be required Information regarding the length of the trailer and carrying capacity is required at the time of registration. Application for Registration TR-1 PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Use Tax Form PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Homemade Trailer Application for Registration Affidavit for Homemade Trailer Sales or Use Tax Exemption Certificate form Proof of insurance. The insurance information is for the vehicle pulling the trailer. Costs are listed in the DMV Registration Fee Table Homemade trailers are never titled Application for Registration TR-1 PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Affidavit for Homemade Trailer PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Tax Exempt Certificate (T-333-1) PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Purchased Homemade Trailer Bill of sale Proof of previous ownership Application for Registration Affidavit for Homemade Trailer Use Tax form Proof of insurance. The insurance information is for the vehicle pulling the trailer. Costs are listed in the DMV Registration Fee Table Homemade trailers are never titled. Application for Registration TR-1 PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Affidavit for Homemade Trailer PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Use Tax Form PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes