Rhode Island · Rhode Island General Laws — Title 31, Motor and Other Vehicles
R.I. Gen. Laws (Title 31) § 31-4-4: Registration by transferee
What this law says, in plain English
A person acquiring a vehicle must obtain registration before operating it on a highway, following the same process as original registration unless specific exceptions apply.
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