Rhode Island DMV – Document Checklist TITLES www.dmv.ri.gov rev. 11/15
Tax & Title Only Duplicate Title Out-of-State Transfers Reconstructed Salvage Leased Vehicles
TR-2/TR-9 form
Bill of Sale
Manufacturer’s Statement of Origin
(MSO), or Title Certificate
Title VIN check, if title is from
another jurisdiction
RI license/identification required
and you must be a Rhode Island
resident
Tax form
Out-of-country MSO/Title, please
contact 401-462-5774 for
requirements
If requesting to have a title sent out
of state, you must send a self-
addressed stamped envelope
TR-5 form – vehicle identification
number verified – obtained from
local police, if title is from another
jurisdiction
TR-2/TR-9 form
*Original Lien Release, when
applicable
RI license/identification required
Power of Attorney, if vehicle is
leased
If requesting to have a title sent
out of state, you must send a self-
addressed stamped envelope
TR-2/TR-9 form
Tax form
Certificate of Title
Faxed copy or electronic
printout of title, if vehicle has a
lien
Title (if model year of vehicle is
2001 or newer)
Out-of-State leased vehicle
transfers require an original title.
A photocopy of a title for a
leased vehicle will be accepted
ONLY if lienholder is listed on
the title
TR-5 form – vehicle
identification number verified –
obtained from local police, if title
is from another jurisdiction
Proof of Residency (see list)
Proof of Rhode Island insurance
TR-2/TR-9 form
TR-5 form
RI license/identification required
If requesting to have title sent
out of state, you must send a
self-addressed stamped
envelope
TR-2/TR-9 form
Leasing license or waiver letter
GU-1338 insurance on file with
Rhode Island DMV
Payment of sales tax or tax
permit number on file with
Division of Taxation
Certificate of Origin or Title
Certificate
Power of Attorney for person
signing TR-2/TR-9 form
Salvage Title
TR-2/TR-9 form (mileage must
be listed; Class A or Class B
classification must be indicated)
Insurer’s Certificated of Title (title
must be properly assigned by
insurance company; mileage
must be disclosed; liens listed on
face of title must be released by
lienholder)
Written estimate/appraisal of
damage from insurance
company
*IF THE VEHICLE (IN QUESTION) HAS EVER HAD A LOAN, REGARDLESS IF THE LOAN HAS BEEN SATISFIED, YOU MUST OBTAIN AN ORIGINAL
‘RELEASE OF LIEN’ FROM YOUR FINANCIAL INSTITUTION BEFORE SUBMITTING YOUR REQUEST FOR A DUPLICATE TITLE.
Signature Documents
Valid U.S./U.S. Territory or Canadian driver’s license with photograph, signature
and date of birth (may not be expired more than one year).
Proof of Residency
Within 60 Days
Utility bill (gas, electric, telephone, cable, oil) in your name or in the name of an immediate family
member with the same last name; or
Personal check or bank statement with your name and address (no P.O. box); or
Payroll check stub with your name and address.
Within Valid Effective Dates
Insurance policy for your home/apartment with your name and address; or
Property tax bill for your residence; or
If a minor, school records, which include the student’s address and are for the current school year
(or past year if during summer vacation). Acceptable records include a report card, diploma,
transcript or ID card, together with parent's license/ID with same address;
or
Valid Voter Registration Card.
Within 30 Days
Letter from Rhode Island shelter or halfway house indicating that applicant resides there. Such a
letter must be on letterhead, must be dated within presentation and must include name and contact
information of an administrator of the shelter or halfway house.