Rhode Island Vehicle Bill of Sale Form
The Rhode Island DMV publishes its own bill of sale form, and it is part of the documents a private buyer submits to register (with the TR-1 application, proof of ownership, insurance, and RI ID). Any equivalent written bill of sale is accepted. RI charges a flat 7% sales/use tax, but the taxable base depends on the vehicle's age.
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About This Form
Official name: Rhode Island Bill of Sale
Issued by: Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles
Purpose: Documents a private vehicle sale in Rhode Island and the price. Submitted with the TR-1 and signed title; the 7% tax base is the higher of book value or price for newer vehicles, the sale price for 8–29-year-old vehicles.
When required: Register before operating the vehicle; the 7% sales/use tax is due by the 20th of the month following the sale. The title fee is $53.50. As of 2024, all used vehicles are titled regardless of age.
Rhode Island Vehicle Sale Requirements
Required Fields on the Form
To be accepted by the Rhode Island DMV, your bill of sale must include:
- Seller name, address
- Buyer name, address
- Year, make, model
- VIN
- Odometer
- Sale price
- Date of sale
- Seller signature
Official Source
Download the official form directly from Rhode Island DMV, or use our free generator above to pre-fill a compliant Rhode Island bill of sale.
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