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Rhode Island Bill of Sale Requirements
Additional Forms Required in Rhode Island
- Form TR-1 (Application for Registration and Title Certificate)
Rhode Island requires a bill of sale for private vehicle transactions. The state charges a 7% sales tax, one of the higher rates in the nation.
The buyer has 30 days to transfer the title at a Rhode Island DMV office. Required documents include the signed bill of sale, vehicle title, and the title/registration application.
Notarization is not required but recommended. Both parties should sign the bill of sale and retain copies.
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