TR-1
Application for Registration
Rhode Island’s application for registration, also used to update information, renew, or register a surviving spouse.
Buying or selling a car privately in Rhode Island: the forms
These are the official Rhode Island forms that come up when you buy or sell a car privately, each linked straight to dmv.ri.gov. For the sale itself, use Rhode Island’s SAMPLE Bill of Sale.
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The forms
TR-2 / TR-9
Application for Title
Rhode Island’s application for a vehicle title, including salvage classifications and lien details.
No form number
SAMPLE Bill of Sale
A sample bill of sale with the sale date and price; if there are two owners, both must sign.
No form number
Limited Power of Attorney
A limited power of attorney for Rhode Island vehicle registration; photo IDs for both parties are required.
No form number
Sole Heir Affidavit
Lets the sole heirs of a deceased owner claim and assign the vehicle’s title.
No form number
Affidavit of Repossession
A lienholder’s certification that it repossessed a vehicle after the debtor defaulted.
No form number
Title Request for Lienholder or Leasing Company
Asks a lienholder or leasing company to send the original title to the owner or to the DMV.
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