What is required to register a NEW BOAT;

1. Bill of Sale on Dealer’s Letterhead
2. MSO — Manufacturer’s Statement of Origin (completed by Dealer)
3. Customer is required to complete paperwork to title and register both boat and motor:

1. Boat Registration Application
2. Outboard Motor Registration application
3. Application for Initial Vessel Certificate of Title

1. Notarized Bill of Sale or Notarized Gift Statement
2. Title signed and notarized from bonafide Seller or most current registration certificate (in Seller’s name) if the boat is coming from a non-title State. Please remember, RI is a title State.
3. Customer is required to complete paperwork to register and title both boat and motor:
   1. Boat Registration Application
   2. Outboard Motor Registration Application
   3. Application for Initial Vessel Certificate of Title

1. Bill of Sale
2. 7% Sales Tax receipt (on motors purchased from dealer — if purchased from private party, tax exempt)
3. Completed Outboard Motor Registration Application

To register a US Coast Guard Documented Vessel;

1. Copy of US Coast Guard Documentation Certificate in bonafide owner’s name
2. Completed Boat Registration Application

To register an Outboard Motor;

1. Bill of Sale
2. 7% Sales Tax receipt (on motors purchased from dealer — if purchased from private party, tax exempt)
3. Completed Outboard Motor Registration Application