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RickRI401 t1_jdrhxzt wrote

If you have a car that you're no longer going to be using that's registered, you can use your current plates for 5 business days on the newer car.

If the car is 2011 or newer, you'll need a VIN check prior to registering it. Check with your local PD for hours.

Things to keep in mind, keep the Bill of Sale and Title in the car if you're driving it before you go to the DMV.

The Bill of Sale and title will need to be notarized before you register it, you already have it insured, so that's OK.

You could also apply for a Temporary plate at the DMV if you can't get an appointment.

Once registered, you have 30 days to get the car inspected, even if the sticker is valid, that's the RI money grab.

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RI-Transplant OP t1_jdrwbrq wrote

I didn’t see anything about title and bill of sale needing to be notarized, except if it’s a gift. And wouldn’t you need a reservation to get a temporary plate? Didn’t know that about the inspection, thanks for the heads up.

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RickRI401 t1_jds7zea wrote

I used to work for a PD. Questions like this were a regular circumstance. I still notarize bills of sale for registrations. I guess that those people would rather have that covered in the event that it's needed. It's been a long time since I've gone to the DMV, so I'm not 100% certain of their policies that seem to change on a whim.

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