Sell you car for cash in Rhode island
Got an old car in the yard? Rhode Island may make your life easier. The state asks for a title only on model years 2001 and newer. Many older cars sell with a bill of sale and your ID.
We buy old cars in Rhode Island. Running or dead. Rusty or tidy. Send us the details and get an instant cash offer. Just give us the nod, and we’ll be on our way to you. Junk car removal costs you nothing.
Old Cars, Big Variety
Sedans with 250,000 miles. Pickups with rotted beds. Vans that sat through a dozen winters. Hatchbacks with a blown head gasket. SUVs with flat tires and a dead battery. Motorcycles under a tarp.
We also buy newer vehicles. A wreck from last week is welcome. The same goes for a car that’s still in good running condition.
Some earn more. All earn an honest offer.
The 2001 Line
Your model year decides what you need.
Your vehicle | What Rhode Island wants |
Model year 2001 or newer | A title, signed on the back |
Model year 2000 or older | A bill of sale and photo ID |
There is a catch. The older-car shortcut works when the vehicle comes from a place that does not require a title. A car that came from another state may still need one. If you’re not certain, confirm with the DMV.
How Do You Sell Your Car in Rhode Island?
Get a Quote
Reach out to us through our website or call us to initiate the process.
Share Details
Our team will pose an inquiry about your car's make, model, year, and condition.
Receive an Offer
We'll give a competitive offer on the basis of information you provide.
Accept the Deal
If you choose to accept, we'll handle the paperwork and arrange a pickup at your convenience.
Get Paid
When the deal is closed, you'll receive cash on the spot.
Cities We Serve in Rhode Island
- Barrington
- Bristol
- Burrillville
- Central Falls
- Charlestown
- Coventry
- Cranston
- Cumberland
- East Greenwich
- East Providence
- Exeter
- Foster
- Glocester
- Hopkinton
- Jamestown
- Johnston
- Lincoln
- Little Compton
- Middletown
- Narragansett
- New Shoreham
- Newport
- North Kingstown
- North Providence
- North Smithfield
- Pawtucket
- Portsmouth
- Providence
- Richmond
- Scituate
- Smithfield
- South Kingstown
- Tiverton
- Warren
- Warwick
- West Greenwich
- West Warwick
- Westerly
- Woonsocket
Bill of Sale: Fill Every Box
A bill of sale is how an older car changes hands. Both of you sign it. Include:
- Names and addresses of buyer and seller
- Year, make, model, body type and color
- The full VIN
- The date of sale
- The price
- The odometer reading
The state offers a sample form.There’s no notary block on it, which means you don’t need a notary.
Do not erase anything. Many guides warn that erasures and scratch-outs can void the form. Start a fresh sheet instead.
Newer Than 2001? Sign the Back
For a 2001 or newer vehicle, sign the back of the title. Look for the box marked “Signature(s) of Seller(s)” in the upper left. Hand-print your name below it. Write in the mileage.
If a lender once held a loan, the title must show it is released.
Plates Go Back to the DMV
Before the vehicle goes to its new owner, take the plates off and bring them back to any RI DMV office. . That cancels your registration. Keep the receipt.
Don’t let the new owner drive off using your license plates. . Problems can follow your name.
If the Title Is Lost
Only the owner listed on the title can ask for a duplicate. A lienholder can apply too. The application must be notarized. Each owner named on the document needs to sign, if there’s more than one.
Give yourself time. Do not plan a pickup until the paper is in your hands.
Salvage Law, Plain and Short
Rhode Island has a salvage law. When a vehicle is totaled, the owner listed on the title must apply for a salvage certificate within a short window. The state sets the deadline.
Did you keep a totaled vehicle after an insurance claim? Tell us. We still make an offer.
Salt Air and Tight Streets
Don’t let the size fool you. Rhode Island can be tough. Sea air eats through brake lines. Winter brine rusts floors. Nor’easters bury parked cars. Narrow streets and shared driveways make pickups tricky. Potholes bend rims.
If your old car sits where a truck can barely turn, tell us. We will send the right equipment.
What Moves the Offer?
Two cars from the same year can earn very different offers. A tired engine in a clean body is worth less than a strong engine in a dented body. We look at miles and age. We look at what parts can be reused. We look at what the metal will bring. We also weigh how hard the pickup will be.
Tell us the flaws. The leak, the noise, the missing wheel. You get exactly the offer you agree to.
The Day We Come
You pick a time. Our driver arrives, walks around the vehicle and checks the VIN. You hand over the signed papers. You get paid. The vehicle goes on the truck.
Next, drop your license plates off at the DMV. Keep copies of your paperwork.
Seden
Cabrio
Hatchback
Pickup
Bus
Rv
Suv
Van
Truck
Wagon
Frequently Asked Questions
My car is from 1998. Do I really not need a title?
A title is mandatory in Rhode Island for any 2001 or newer model year. . For older cars, a bill of sale and photo ID usually do the job.You can use the shortcut if the car was brought in from a place with no title requirement. . If your 1998 car came from another state that does, you may still need one. Let us know the car’s year and its registration location, and we’ll explain what to do
Should the bill of sale carry a notary's stamp?
No. The state’s sample form has no notary block, and guides agree that notarization is not required. Both buyer and seller sign it. Fill in every box. Keep a copy for your records.
What if I make a mistake on the bill of sale?
Do not scratch it out or use white-out. Many guides warn that alterations and erasures can void the form. The safe fix is to print a new one and start over. It takes a few minutes and avoids a refused transfer.
Who can apply for a duplicate title?
Only the person listed as owner on the original title may apply, unless there’s an unpaid loan, in which case the lienholder can. The application must be notarized. Every person named as an owner must provide a signature. Plan for some wait time before you set a pickup date.
What do I do with my plates?
They need to come off before the buyer takes the vehicle. Once that’s done, turn them in at a Rhode Island DMV location to end your registration. Make sure you’re given a receipt, then keep it with your records. Never leave a plate on a vehicle you sold.
My car was totaled. Does Rhode Island treat it differently?
Yes. Rhode Island’s salvage law asks the owner listed on the title to apply for a salvage certificate within a short window. Rules and deadlines can change, so confirm them with the DMV. A salvage brand lowers the value, but it does not close the door. We still buy these vehicles.