§ 31-4-1 Expiration of registration by transfer of interest in vehicle – Disposition of plates
§ 31-4-2 Endorsement and forwarding of registration card
§ 31-4-3 Temporary registration – Invoice voucher issued by dealer
§ 31-4-4 Registration by transferee
§ 31-4-5 Dealers exempt from new registration
§ 31-4-6 Transfer of interest by operation of law
§ 31-4-6.1 Transfer of interest between spouses
§ 31-4-7 Repossession of vehicle
§ 31-4-8 Dismantled vehicles
§ 31-4-8.1 Penalties
§ 31-4-9 Out-of-state purchases
§ 31-4-10 Temporary transfer of registration
§ 31-4-11 Sale of automobiles – Required equipment
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Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws > Chapter 31-4 - Transfer of Vehicles

  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
  • Bankruptcy: Refers to statutes and judicial proceedings involving persons or businesses that cannot pay their debts and seek the assistance of the court in getting a fresh start. Under the protection of the bankruptcy court, debtors may discharge their debts, perhaps by paying a portion of each debt. Bankruptcy judges preside over these proceedings.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
  • Mortgage: The written agreement pledging property to a creditor as collateral for a loan.
  • person: may be construed to extend to and include co-partnerships and bodies corporate and politic. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-6
  • Trustee: A person or institution holding and administering property in trust.