Rhode Island § 31-3-23 - Registration of Vehicles
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§ 31-3-23. Registration of Vehicles
R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-3-23
§ 31-3-23. Application for dealer’s plates.
Any manufacturer, bailee, transporter, or dealer may apply to the division of motor vehicles on the appropriate form to obtain a certificate containing a general distinguishing number and for one or more special plates as appropriate to various types of vehicles subject to registration pursuant to this chapter. The applicant shall also submit proof of his or her status as a bona fide manufacturer, bailee, transporter, or dealer as may reasonably be required by the division of motor vehicles.
History of Section.
P.L. 1950, ch. 2595, art. 6, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 31-3-23; P.L. 1966, ch. 189, § 4; P.L.
1968, ch. 103, § 2.
Source: official Rhode Island text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 31-3-23
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 31-3-23 cover?
Section 31-3-23 ("Registration of Vehicles") is part of the Rhode Island General Laws, the codified statutory law of Rhode Island. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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