RI DMV TR-1
Cost: See RI-DMV Registry fee listing
Description: (NOT A REGISTRATION TRANSFER) Registration Transfers must be done at the DMV.
Process for switching license plates of the same type between already registered vehicles. Both parties requesting the plate change must be AAA members. Two TR-1s (one for each plate) are required; as with any TR-1, the form MUST be notarized if the person is not appearing in person. See the process below.
Process:
1. TR-1 form filled out by the registered owner(s), to include valid Auto Insurance information, company name, policy number, and policy dates. Complete TR-1 sections (A, B, D, E, H)
2. Members may request a plate change at any time if the registration is valid and not expired.
3. Two-Way Transfers involving the Governor's Preferred Plates.
1. Governor’s Preferred Plates are defined as:
1. Passenger plates:
2. 1 letter with 1, 2, or 3 numbers
3. 2 letters, with 1, or 2 numbers
4. 1, 2, 3, or 4-digit numbered plates
5. Commercial/Motorcycle Plates: 1-9999
6. Combination Plates: 1-9999
7. Suburban/War Veteran plates: 1-999
8. National Guard Plates: 1-99
9. Veteran Plates: 1-999
10. Antique Plates: 1-2000
11. Public Plates: 1-99
2. Two-Way Plate Changes of Governor's Preferred Plates for IMMEDIATE FAMILY:
1. Plate changes of all preferred registration plates within the IMMEDIATE family are allowed.
1. Immediate Family is defined by the Governor's Office as spouses/domestic partners, parents, children, siblings, grandparents, grandchildren, stepparents, stepchildren, step-grandparents, and step-grandchildren.
2. Member must additionally present the following:
1. A completed “Plate Gift Letter”
3. Two-Way Transfers of Governor's Preferred Plates for Non-Immediate Family. If one or both plates are preferred and the two parties are NOT related (see bullet above for definitions), the member must contact the Governor's Office and obtain an original approval postcard (or fax copy from the Governor's Office) to authorize the transfer of the preferred plate.
1. Must have a newly dated Preferred Plate Card from the Governor's Office (or fax copy from the Governor's Office)
2. Two-Way Transfers of Governor’s Preferred Plates for Leased Vehicles. Plates can be swapped, however, for non-immediate family members the Governor’s Office needs to be contacted to approve the switch with a preferred plate card.
Processing Time: Updated registrations are printed and given to the members after payment and review of paperwork are complete.
Note: The registration form must be signed by the registered owner. AAA members may process a two-way plate change on behalf of another member only if the form is notarized by the registered owner. AAA has notaries available at Branch Offices.