All used vehicles coming into Rhode Island from out of state, regardless of model year, require a VIN inspection from a local municipal police department. If an out-of-state used vehicle is being ...

A business owner must create a bill of sale to transfer a company vehicle to their personal name. The company must sign the vehicle's title over to the individual, as businesses cannot gift vehicles.

Rhode Island's blue wave license plates were officially replaced by the new ocean plate as of the end of 2024. Vehicles with the old wave plates will not pass state inspection. The DMV advises drivers ...