Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles · Rhode Island state form
Vehicle Gift Letter (Non-Immediate Family Members)
This letter records a vehicle gift between non-immediate family members, including recipient, vehicle, and giver details, signatures, and a notary section.
- What this form is
- Use this Vehicle Gift Letter to document a vehicle gift to someone who is not an immediate family member. The letter requests the gift date, recipient names, vehicle year, make, model, VIN, mileage, and the printed names and signatures of the vehicle’s owners. The form states that an Affidavit of Gift of Motor Vehicle (SU 87-65) is also required.
- Who needs it
- People gifting a vehicle to someone outside their immediate family can use this letter to document the gift and vehicle information.
- Why it needs a notary
- The letter includes a notary signature, printed-name, and commission-expiration section. The signature must be notarized, which can be done online with a commissioned online notary.
- How to submit it
- Submit it to the Rhode Island agency named on the form.
Questions
Who is this Vehicle Gift Letter for?
This letter is for documenting a vehicle gift to someone who is not an immediate family member. It asks for recipient, vehicle, and owner information.
Is a notary needed for this letter?
Yes. The form includes a notary section for the notary’s signature, printed name, and commission expiration date. Notarization can be completed online with a commissioned online notary.
Is another document required with this letter?
Yes. The form states that an Affidavit of Gift of Motor Vehicle (SU 87-65) is required in addition to the Vehicle Gift Letter. It also notes that a separate plate gift letter must be used for non-immediate family members.