Is a Vehicle Bill of Sale Required in Rhode Island?
Before answering whether a car bill of sale is needed to register a motor vehicle in Rhode Island, let's figure out what kind of document it is.
A bill of sale is a paper proving vehicle ownership and purchase. This form contains data on who bought the vehicle, from whom, and for how much. You can use this document as proof in various legal disputes involving a specific vehicle. But for this, you must ensure that all the entered data correctly reflects reality.
The form must include:
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Seller details (name, address, telephone)
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Buyer details (name, address, telephone)
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Date and amount of sale
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Vehicle description
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Signatures
You can also notarize the document so that no one has any questions about its authenticity.
It depends on several factors. To begin with, you must have this document anyway. In this case, the request to attach the Vehicle Bill of Sale to the registration package will be apparent to you.
If you register a non-titled vehicle, you must submit a vehicle bill of sale. This applies to all cars released in 2000 or earlier in Rhode Island because they do not require titles. You must also present the Application for Registration and/or Driver's License Information for this type of vehicle. You can download a suitable form from the State Division of Motor Vehicles website.
In addition to the above, you will need to include other documents: