Providence, Rhode Island
How to Fill Out a Providence Scooter Bill of Sale
Complete guide for filling out a scooter bill of sale in Providence, Rhode Island. Includes the exact RI DMV – Cranston (Main Office) location, current tax rates, and notarization requirements.
Title Transfer Fee
$51.50
Sales Tax Rate
7.00%
Notarization
Not Required
Step-by-Step: Filling Out Your Providence Scooter Bill of Sale
- 1
Enter seller and buyer information
Write full legal names and current addresses exactly as they appear on government-issued IDs. Both buyer and seller must use their full legal names — no nicknames or abbreviations. Errors here cause delays at the RI DMV – Cranston (Main Office).
- 2
Record Scooter details and VIN
Enter the year, make, model, body style, color, and the 17-character VIN exactly as printed on the dashboard (visible through the windshield) or door jamb sticker. The VIN must match the vehicle title exactly.
- 3
Record sale price, date, and payment method
Write the agreed sale price in both numeral form ($12,500.00) and written form (twelve thousand five hundred dollars). Enter the exact date of the sale — this date triggers the Rhode Island title transfer requirement. Note payment method: cash, check, or other.
- 4
Both parties sign and date
Both buyer and seller sign and date the completed form. Sign with blue or black ballpoint ink. Rhode Island does not require notarization for private vehicle sales. Print at least two originals — one for each party.
- 5
Submit to the RI DMV – Cranston (Main Office)
Bring the signed bill of sale, the vehicle title (signed over on the back), and a valid ID to: 600 New London Ave, Cranston, RI 02920. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–3:30 PM. Phone: (401) 462-4368. You'll pay the title transfer fee of $51.50 and sales tax at 7.00%.
Providence Title & Registration Office
Office
RI DMV – Cranston (Main Office)
Address
600 New London Ave, Cranston, RI 02920
Phone
(401) 462-4368
Hours
Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–3:30 PM
Special requirements in Providence County:
- Title transfer at the RI DMV
- Rhode Island 7% sales tax on vehicle purchases
- Vehicle must pass RI safety and emissions inspection
- Seller must sign title assignment
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- ✗Signing before the notary if notarization is required — the notary must witness the signature
- ✗VIN errors — even one wrong character causes the RI DMV to reject the title transfer
- ✗Leaving the sale price blank or writing "gift" if money changed hands — this triggers audit risk
- ✗Using correction fluid to fix mistakes — always initial handwritten corrections instead
- ✗Not keeping a copy — both buyer and seller need a signed original
FAQ — Scooter Bill of Sale in Providence
- Where do I file a scooter bill of sale in Providence?
- File at the RI DMV – Cranston (Main Office), located at 600 New London Ave, Cranston, RI 02920. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–3:30 PM. Phone: (401) 462-4368.
- What is the vehicle title transfer fee in Providence?
- The title transfer fee in Providence County is $51.50. Combined sales tax rate: 7.00%. Rhode Island statewide rate 7% — no local vehicle sales tax
- Does Providence, Rhode Island require notarization for a scooter bill of sale?
- No. Rhode Island does not require notarization for private vehicle sales.