Rhode Island: transferring a plate to another person
Yes, by gift letter (no sale)
How To Accomplish
Gift letter; payment banned
Transfer permission is not necessarily permission to accept payment.
Confirm current requirements for your plate type with the issuing agency before proceeding.
Process, conditions, and sources
- Rule:
- The DMV processes transfers with a gift letter.
- Low-number “preferred” plates also need authorization from the governor’s office.
- Regulation prohibits any exchange of money or anything of value for a plate transfer. Violations lead to suspension and revocation of the plates.
- Source: Available with Pro or Premium
Before arranging a transfer
- Confirm whether transfer to this recipient and payment are permitted.
- Ask which forms, fees, plate classes, and vehicle-transfer conditions apply.
- Confirm how the agency protects the requested configuration during the process.
- Get the agency’s instructions before releasing your rights or paying the other person.