View Full Version : Registering a moped/scooter in RI - no title


cheferson
03-20-2011, 08:05 AM
I bought a 81 chappy yesterday . I bought it in MA. No title though . I got a bill of sale and an old registration . Will I be good at the DMV with no title because of the age? Or am I boned? ANy advice if I do need a title?

Nebe
03-20-2011, 08:27 AM
beats me chef. i think you will be OK.

JohnnySaxatilis
03-20-2011, 08:30 AM
You have title when you bought the vehicle. Title is kind of like gravity, its there but you can't see it. your purchase of sales recipt is evidence of your title. Just hope the moped aint stolen, or you have a viodable title. If you bought it from a merchant you're fine, but if its from a personal saler, it will change the procedure a little i think.

I think you're fine in other words, just went over this in bus law class, so honestly I'm probly not your best source of information, just my 2 cents. good luck

cheferson
03-20-2011, 09:17 AM
Do not think it's stolen. I bought it off a gentleman priv seller , ( very nice , not shady at all) who had it for 23 years . He bought it off an 86 year old lady who was the original owner and rode it daily.

So it looks like I will be all set then ?

If anyone hears a loud buzzing at 230 am near the water this summer :)....... Can't wait!!!

iamskippy
03-20-2011, 09:19 AM
he can get a copy of the title if one exists ( 50 bucks) , if not in RI it should be ok.

cheferson
03-20-2011, 09:32 AM
he can get a copy of the title if one exists ( 50 bucks) , if not in RI it should be ok.

bought it in Ma . I want to reg in RI.

iamskippy
03-20-2011, 09:53 AM
bought it in Ma . I want to reg in RI.
Chris you should be ok in RI believe the 10 year rule is still in effect in RI for having to have a title., but he can order a title for you in mass cost i think $50 bucks if RI give you crap.

cheferson
03-20-2011, 10:08 AM
Thanks!! Not too worried even If it's a PIA, as I didn't pay a lot for it.

Sea Dangles
03-21-2011, 07:11 AM
I take mine to the bus every day when the weather is nice.Fun little scooter,enjoy chef!!

slow eddie
03-21-2011, 08:44 AM
over 10 yrs. old. no title needed. make sure that the bill of sale is notorised

fishbones
03-21-2011, 09:07 AM
Mopeds are like fat chicks.

They're fun to ride until your friends see you on one.

cheferson
03-23-2011, 03:44 PM
Mopeds are like fat chicks.

They're fun to ride until your friends see you on one.


No shame here!! I'll ride a fat chick while on my moped! :uhuh:
Beep Beep!!!
Thanks everyone!

cheferson
03-26-2011, 09:23 AM
over 10 yrs. old. no title needed. make sure that the bill of sale is notorised

ehhh , didn't get it notarized, ehh . I can just mail it back to him and have it notarized , right? Or do we both have to be present ?

Thanks

iamskippy
03-26-2011, 10:04 AM
ehhh , didn't get it notarized, ehh . I can just mail it back to him and have it notarized , right? Or do we both have to be present ?

Thanks

he just needs to have it notarized.