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Rhode Island now requires titles for all vehicles, regardless of model year.
Owners of previously untitled vehicles (model year 2000 and older) must obtain a title.
To get a title, owners need to submit required documents and a fee to the DMV.
Q: I purchased and registered an out-of-state vehicle in 2022, which I still own. The 1998 vehicle did have an out-of-state (Massachusetts) title but at the time did not require a Rhode Island title. Since titles are now required on all vehicles, is there any action required on my part, regarding titling this vehicle?
− Paul M.
A: Rhode Island’s Title law changed, effective Jan. 1, 2024. Important information on the changes are:
All used vehicles coming into Rhode Island from out of state, regardles