Rhode Island Car Dealer Forms
These are the forms a licensed dealer needs to buy, sell, and title vehicles in Rhode Island. From the Rhode Island title and registration application to the bill of sale, odometer disclosure, title reassignment, and temporary tag paperwork — each links to the official source where available. Download the current version straight from the Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) — Dealers' License and Regulations Office or the federal agency, never a copy that's gone stale.
Rhode Island state forms
| Form | What it's for | When |
|---|---|---|
| Application for Registration and Title Certificate (TR-1) ↗ | Registers and titles each vehicle; captures the dealer license number, VIN, and current mileage (odometer disclosure at registration). | Every deal |
| Application for Dealer Reassignment / POA (MVT-10) ↗ | Supplemental title reassignment when the title's reassignment spaces are full, plus the secure power-of-attorney portion. | As needed |
| Application for New Dealership ↗ | The dealer-license application packet (application, CPA statement, employee list, surety bond form). | As needed |
| Use Tax Return — Motor Vehicles (T-334) ↗ | Sales/use tax return for vehicle purchases collected at registration. | As needed |
Federal forms (every state)
| Form | What it's for | When |
|---|---|---|
| Odometer Disclosure (captured on TR-1 / title assignment) ↗ | Federally required mileage disclosure at transfer; Rhode Island records it on the TR-1 and title rather than a standalone form. | Every deal |
| Buyers Guide (FTC) ↗ | As-is vs. warranty window sticker required on every used vehicle offered for sale. | Every deal |
| IRS Form 8300 ↗ | Report cash payments over $10,000 in a single transaction. | As needed |
Rhode Island dealer forms FAQ
What forms do car dealers need in Rhode Island?+
Rhode Island dealers use Application for Registration and Title Certificate (TR-1), Application for Dealer Reassignment / POA (MVT-10), Application for New Dealership, Use Tax Return — Motor Vehicles (T-334), plus federal forms every dealer needs like the FTC Buyers Guide and the odometer disclosure. Each is listed below with its purpose and official link.
Where do I get official Rhode Island dealer forms?+
Download current forms directly from the Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) — Dealers' License and Regulations Office. Third-party copies go out of date — always pull the latest version from the official source linked on this page.
Do I need an FTC Buyers Guide on every used car in Rhode Island?+
Yes. The federal Used Car Rule requires an as-is/warranty Buyers Guide displayed on every used vehicle offered for sale, in Rhode Island and every other state.
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