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Special situation Rhode Island

Transfer a vehicle title in Rhode Island

Choose this path for Rhode Island sales, gifts, or other ownership changes before you treat the vehicle like a normal renewal.

Open official starting point Open Rhode Island renewal

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What to bring

  • properly assigned title or prior ownership documents
  • buyer and seller identity details
  • Rhode Island tax, lien, or odometer paperwork when the state requires it
  • payment for Rhode Island title and registration transfer fees

Likely next steps

  1. Start with Rhode Island's title-transfer path instead of a normal renewal.
  2. Bring the assigned title, ownership details, and any lien or tax paperwork the motor vehicle office requires.
  3. Complete the transfer first so future renewal happens on the correct Rhode Island record.