Q: When I purchased my Ford Transit, the dealer registered it as a commercial vehicle. I traded in a passenger vehicle. Since this is my only vehicle, and therefore I use it for both business and ...

I own a small contracting business and plan to retire this year. My personal pickup truck is registered and insured in the ...

Q: My mother recently passed. Her car has been sitting in her driveway for the last three years. The registration and title are not available. As the administrator of her estate, am I able to request ...

The Rhode Island DMV website provides a sample bill of sale for vehicle transactions. Individuals can also create their own ...

A: When registering a vehicle from out of state, or with an out-of-state title, the original title is always required. The Rhode Island DMV has been a “Title All” state since Jan. 1, 2024. On our ...

Q: I bought a new vehicle for myself and want to gift my old vehicle to my son, who lives in a different state. At some point, before the end of 2024, he will fly to Rhode Island to pick up my old car ...

Q: On June 20, 2024, I paid $94.67 to the DMV for a registration renewal of my leased 2022 Impreza. I was issued new plates ...

Q: My brother recently passed away, and his daughter wants to give me his car. What do I need to do? A: Our website, dmv.ri.gov, has a whole section in the “Registration, Plates & Title” tab called ...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Rhode Islanders will soon be able to customize their license plates again. R.I. Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) spokesperson Paul Grimaldi told 12 News that Rhode Islanders ...