Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles · Rhode Island state form
Limited Power of Attorney for Rhode Island Vehicle Registration
This form lets a vehicle owner appoint someone to act on their behalf for registration-related documents filed with the Rhode Island DMV.
- What this form is
- Vehicle owners use this Limited Power of Attorney to authorize a named person to sign applications and other written documents required for registration of the specified vehicle. The form requests owner, representative, vehicle, and insurance information. All sections must be completed, and copies of photo IDs for the grantor and grantee are required. Owner signatures must be notarized, and original signatures are required.
- Who needs it
- Vehicle owners who want to authorize another person to sign registration-related applications or documents for their vehicle may use this form.
- Why it needs a notary
- The owner signatures must be notarized, with a notary signature, printed name, seal, and commission expiration date. This can be done online with a commissioned online notary.
- How to submit it
- Complete all sections, provide copies of photo IDs for the grantor and grantee, and submit the original form to the Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles at the address shown.
Questions
Who can use this Limited Power of Attorney?
Vehicle owners can appoint a named person to sign applications and other written documents required for registration of the vehicle described on the form.
What must accompany the completed form?
All sections must be completed, and copies of photo IDs for the grantor and grantee are required. The form also states that signatures must be original; photocopies and fax copies are not acceptable.
Do the owner signatures need to be notarized?
Yes. The form states that owner signatures must be notarized and requires the notary’s signature, printed name, official seal, and commission expiration date. Online notarization is available with a commissioned online notary.