Rhode Island Bill of Sale Form

Rhode Island Bill of Sale Template by Type

• Vehicle Bill of Sale: Essential for officially transferring vehicle ownership, like cars and motorcycles, providing thorough and transparent record-keeping of the transaction.
• Firearm Bill of Sale: Supports the lawful exchange or sale of firearms, offering legal security and detailed documentation of the transaction.
• Boat Bill of Sale: Records the change in ownership for boats and related watercraft, suitable for scenarios involving sales or gifts.
• General Bill of Sale: Serves as a versatile document for various personal transactions, specifying the terms of sales, acquisitions, or gifts.

Rhode Island Vehicle Registration Forms

To formally register a vehicle in Rhode Island after a purchase or sale, you must submit the following documents:

• Evidence of current motor vehicle insurance within Rhode Island.
• A completed Bill of Sale
• The previous owner has signed over the title, indicating the transfer of ownership
• The Rhode Island Application for Registration and Certificate of Title (Form TR-1) has been filled out and notarized
• Completion of the Rhode Island Use Tax (Form T-334-2)
• Possession of a valid Rhode Island photo identification card or driving license
• All necessary registration fees and taxes have been paid
• For vehicles manufactured in the year 2000 or earlier, additional requirements include:
• Submission of the Application for Registration and Title, bearing the previous owner's notarized signature, or attending the DMV in person alongside the previous owner
• A VIN check report obtained from a local police station is essential

Rhode Island Firearm Registration Forms

In Rhode Island, although there is no requirement for residents to register a firearm post-purchase, regulations are in place for acquiring a gun within the state.

Before the purchase of a handgun, individuals must complete a hunting safety course, earning a "blue card" that grants permission to buy the firearm.

Additionally, a background check and a 7-day waiting period are mandatory before one can take ownership of the gun.

For those wishing to carry a firearm openly or concealed, an application for a License to Carry a Concealable Weapon must be made, including the following documentation:

• A Rhode Island License to Carry a Concealable Weapon Application, notarized and sealed by the County Clerk or the local police chief.
• Evidence of completion of a recognized firearm safety course.
• 3 typed reference letters from non-relatives, each individually notarized, endorsed, and dated in the presence of a certified notary.
• A notarized** letter from the applicant detailing valid reasons** for needing the license.
• 2 color passport-style photographs, each 1″ x 1″.
• An **FBI Fingerprint Applicant Card **(FD-258), completed by the applicant.
• Certified "true copies" of 2 distinct forms of photo identification, accompanied by notarization.
• The appropriate fee to cover all licensing costs.

Rhode Island Boat/Vessel Registration Forms

• Completed, notarized Rhode Island Boat Registration Application.
• Fully filled-out and notarized Rhode Island Outboard Motor Registration Application
• Notarized Bill of Sale form
• Evidence of ownership for:
  • New boats (dealer): Manufacturer’s certificate of origin, Proof of sales tax paid
  • Used boats (private party sale): Notarized reassigned title and/or previous registration
  • Proof of sales tax payment for boats purchased before July 29, 1993 (remit payment to Rhode Island Division of Taxation), Written statement of gift (if applicable)
• Should the boat require a title, submit a Rhode Island Application for Initial Vessel Certificate of Title
• Photograph or pencil tracing of the HIN
• Acceptable form of payment for registration/titling taxes and fees