Custom Car Registration in Rhode Island

Car owners must apply for a custom or antique vehicle registration in Rhode Island if they have recently purchased a historic or a custom-built car. To complete a custom car registration procedure, applicants must visit their Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV).

When registering custom cars or antique vehicles, drivers need to satisfy a set of requirements and submit the necessary paperwork at a local DMV office. Even though the steps in the custom or antique car registration process may differ, they both require submission of certain documents and payment of the applicable fees. For more information about how to register a custom car in RI, or about the exact fees you need to pay, continue reading the sections below.

Definition of a Custom or Antique Vehicle in Rhode Island

Prior to applying for a custom or antique vehicle registration, applicants need to know the difference between these two types of vehicles and to know to which group their car belongs. An RI custom car registration is needed for kit vehicles that are not constructed by a manufacturer but are built by an individual.

Vehicles are considered antique if they are at 25 years old or more and are used for exhibitions, parades and club activities. Owners of such vehicles need to learn how to register an antique car in Rhode Island.

Steps in the Rhode Island Custom or Antique Vehicle Registration Process

When registering custom cars or antique vehicles, vehicle owners need to satisfy certain requirements and submit a list of documents to the Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles. In order to begin the custom vehicle registration procedure for your kit vehicle, you need to visit a local DMV office and do the following:

To apply for antique license plates in Rhode Island, on the other hand, drivers are required to provide different paperwork than that for a custom vehicle. Applicants need to complete an Application for Registration form, follow the instructions on the form about the documentation they need to prepare and submit the paperwork along with payment for the applicable fees to the Rhode Island DMV.

Fees to Register a Custom or Antique Vehicle in Rhode Island

The final step in the application procedure for antique or Rhode Island custom vehicle registration is to provide payment for the mandatory fees when submitting the required documentation. In order to find out the exact fees for registering custom cars or obtaining antique license plates, drivers are encouraged to contact a nearby DMV location.

Note: In addition to the antique or custom car registration renewal procedure, drivers must also renew car registrations in Rhode Island for their standard passenger vehicles.

Last updated on Monday, March 9 2020.