TITLE 31
Motor and Other vehicles
CHAPTER 31-6
Registration Fees
SECTION 31-6-1
§ 31-6-1 Amount of registration and
miscellaneous fees.
(a) The following registration fees shall be paid to the division of motor
vehicles for the registration of motor vehicles, trailers, semi-trailers, and
school buses subject to registration for each year of registration:
(1) For the registration of every automobile, when equipped
with pneumatic tires, the gross weight of which is not more than four thousand
pounds (4,000 lbs.): thirty dollars ($30.00).
(2) For the registration of every motor truck or tractor when
equipped with pneumatic tires, the gross weight of which is not more than four
thousand pounds (4,000 lbs.): thirty-four dollars ($34.00).
(3) For the registration of every automobile, motor truck or
tractor, when equipped with pneumatic tires, the gross weight of which is:
(i) More than four thousand pounds (4,000 lbs.), but not more
than five thousand pounds (5,000 lbs.): forty dollars ($40.00);
(ii) More than five thousand pounds (5,000 lbs.), but not
more than six thousand pounds (6,000 lbs.): forty-eight dollars ($48.00);
(iii) More than six thousand pounds (6,000 lbs.), but not
more than seven thousand pounds (7,000 lbs.): fifty-six dollars ($56.00);
(iv) More than seven thousand pounds (7,000 lbs.), but not
more than eight thousand pounds (8,000 lbs.): sixty-four dollars ($64.00);
(v) More than eight thousand pounds (8,000 lbs.), but not
more than nine thousand pounds (9,000 lbs.): seventy dollars ($70.00);
(vi) More than nine thousand pounds (9,000 lbs.), but not
more than ten thousand pounds (10,000 lbs.): seventy-eight dollars ($78.00);
(vii) More than ten thousand pounds (10,000 lbs.), but not
more than twelve thousand pounds (12,000 lbs.): one hundred six dollars ($106);
(viii) More than twelve thousand pounds (12,000 lbs.), but
not more than fourteen thousand pounds (14,000 lbs.): one hundred twenty-four
dollars ($124);
(ix) More than fourteen thousand pounds (14,000 lbs.), but
not more than sixteen thousand pounds (16,000 lbs.): one hundred forty dollars
($140);
(x) More than sixteen thousand pounds (16,000 lbs.), but not
more than eighteen thousand pounds (18,000 lbs.): one hundred fifty-eight
dollars ($158);
(xi) More than eighteen thousand pounds (18,000 lbs.), but
not more than twenty thousand pounds (20,000 lbs.): one hundred seventy-six
dollars ($176);
(xii) More than twenty thousand pounds (20,000 lbs.), but not
more than twenty-two thousand pounds (22,000 lbs.): one hundred ninety-four
dollars ($194);
(xiii) More than twenty-two thousand pounds (22,000 lbs.),
but not more than twenty-four thousand pounds (24,000 lbs.): two hundred ten
dollars ($210);
(xiv) More than twenty-four thousand pounds (24,000 lbs.),
but not more than twenty-six thousand pounds (26,000 lbs.): two hundred thirty
dollars ($230);
(xv) More than twenty-six thousand pounds (26,000 lbs.), but
not more than twenty-eight thousand pounds (28,000 lbs.): two hundred
ninety-six dollars ($296);
(xvi) More than twenty-eight thousand pounds (28,000 lbs.),
but not more than thirty thousand pounds (30,000 lbs.): three hundred sixteen
dollars ($316);
(xvii) More than thirty thousand pounds (30,000 lbs.), but
not more than thirty-two thousand pounds (32,000 lbs.): four hundred and
twenty-two dollars ($422);
(xviii) More than thirty-two thousand pounds (32,000 lbs.),
but not more than thirty-four thousand pounds (34,000 lbs.): four hundred and
forty-eight dollars ($448);
(xix) More than thirty-four thousand pounds (34,000 lbs.),
but not more than thirty-six thousand pounds (36,000 lbs.): four hundred and
seventy-six dollars ($476);
(xx) More than thirty-six thousand pounds (36,000 lbs.), but
not more than thirty-eight thousand pounds (38,000 lbs.): five hundred and two
dollars ($502);
(xxi) More than thirty-eight thousand pounds (38,000 lbs.),
but not more than forty thousand pounds (40,000 lbs.): five hundred and
twenty-eight dollars ($528);
(xxii) More than forty thousand pounds (40,000 lbs.), but not
more than forty-two thousand pounds (42,000 lbs.): five hundred and fifty-four
dollars ($554);
(xxiii) More than forty-two thousand pounds (42,000 lbs.),
but not more than forty-six thousand pounds (46,000 lbs.): six hundred and
eight dollars ($608);
(xxiv) More than forty-six thousand pounds (46,000 lbs.), but
not more than fifty thousand pounds (50,000 lbs.): six hundred and sixty
dollars ($660);
(xxv) More than fifty thousand pounds (50,000 lbs.), but not
more than fifty-four thousand pounds (54,000 lbs.): seven hundred and twelve
dollars ($712);
(xxvi) More than fifty-four thousand pounds (54,000 lbs.),
but not more than fifty-eight thousand pounds (58,000 lbs.): seven hundred and
sixty-eight dollars ($768);
(xxvii) More than fifty-eight thousand pounds (58,000 lbs.),
but not more than sixty-two thousand pounds (62,000 lbs.): eight hundred and
sixteen dollars ($816);
(xxviii) More than sixty-two thousand pounds (62,000 lbs.),
but not more than sixty-six thousand pounds (66,000 lbs.): eight hundred and
seventy-six dollars ($876);
(xxix) More than sixty-six thousand pounds (66,000 lbs.), but
not more than seventy thousand pounds (70,000 lbs.): nine hundred and
twenty-four dollars ($924);
(xxx) More than seventy thousand pounds (70,000 lbs.), but
not more than seventy-four thousand pounds (74,000 lbs.): nine hundred and
seventy-two dollars ($972);
(xxxi) Over seventy-four thousand pounds (74,000 lbs.): nine
hundred and seventy-two dollars ($972), plus twenty-four dollars ($24.00) per
two thousand pounds (2,000 lbs.) gross weight.
(4) For the registration of every semi-trailer to be used
with a truck-tractor as defined in § 31-1-4(a) shall be as followsannual
fee of twelve dollars ($12.00) for a one year registration, for multi-year
registrations the fee of fifty dollars ($50.00) for a five (5) year
registration and eighty dollars ($80.00) for an eight (8) year registration.
However, when in use the weight of the resulting semi-trailer unit and its
maximum carrying capacity shall not exceed the gross weight of the original
semi-trailer unit from which the gross weight of the tractor was determined. A
registration certificate and registration plate shall be issued for each
semi-trailer so registered. There shall be no refund of payment of such fee,
except that when a plate is returned prior to ninety (90) days before the
effective date of that year's registration, the pro rate amount, based on the
unused portion of the multi-year registration plate period at time of
surrender, shall be refunded. A multi-year semi-trailer registration may be
transferred to another semi-trailer subject to the provisions and fee set forth
in § 31-6-11. Thirty percent (30%) of the semi-trailer registration fee
shall be retained by the division of motor vehicles to defray the costs of
implementation of the international registration plan (IRP) and fleet
registration section.
(5) For the registration of every automobile, motor truck, or
tractor, when equipped with other than pneumatic tires, there shall be added to
the above gross weight fees a charge of ten cents (10¢) for each one
hundred (100) pounds of gross weight.
(6) For the registration of every public bus, the rates
provided for motor vehicles for hire plus two dollars ($2.00) for each
passenger which that bus is rated to carry, the rating to be determined by the
administrator of the division of motor vehicles.
(7) For the registration of every motorcycle, or motor-driven
cycle, thirteen dollars ($13.00). Three dollars ($3.00) from that sum shall be
turned over to the department of education to assist in the payment of the cost
of the motorcycle driver's education program as enumerated in §
31-10.1-1.1.
(8) For the registration of every trailer not including
semi-trailers used with a truck-tractor as defined in § 31-1-4(a), with a
gross weight of three thousand pounds (3,000 lbs.) or less, five dollars
($5.00). Trailers with a gross weight of more than three thousand pounds (3,000
lbs.) shall be assessed a registration fee of one dollar and fifty cents
($1.50) per thousand pounds (1,000 lbs.).
(9) The annual registration fee for a motor vehicle, commonly
described as a boxcar and/or locomotive, and used only by la societe des 40
hommes et 8 chevaux for civic demonstration, parades, convention purposes or
social welfare work, shall be two dollars ($2.00).
(10) For the registration of every motor vehicle, trailer, or
semi-trailer owned by any department or agency of any city or town or district,
provided the name of the city or town or district or state department or agency
owning the same shall be plainly printed on two (2) sides of the vehicle, two
dollars ($2.00).
(11) For the registration of motor vehicles used for racing,
fifteen dollars ($15.00).
(12) For every duplicate registration certificate, seventeen
dollars ($17.00).
(13) For every certified copy of a registration certificate
or application, ten dollars ($10.00).
(14) For every certificate assigning a special identification
number or mark as provided in § 31-3-37, one dollar ($1.00).
(15) For every replacement of number plates or additional
pair of number plates, without changing the number, thirty dollars ($30.00).
(16) For the registration of every farm vehicle, used in
farming as provided in § 31-3-31, ten dollars ($10.00).
(17) For the registration of antique motor vehicles, five
dollars ($5.00).
(18) For the registration of a suburban vehicle, when used as
a pleasure vehicle and the gross weight of which is not more than four thousand
pounds (4,000 lbs.), the same rates as charged in subdivision (1) of this
subsection shall be applicable and when used as a commercial vehicle and the
gross weight of which is not more than four thousand pounds (4,000 lbs.), the
same rates as provided in subdivision (2) of this subsection shall be
applicable. The rates in subdivision (3) of this subsection shall be applicable
when the suburban vehicle has a gross weight of more than four thousand pounds
(4,000 lbs.), regardless of the use of the vehicle.
(19) For the registration of every motor bus which is used
exclusively under contract with a political subdivision or school district of
the state for the transportation of school children, twenty-five dollars ($25)
provided that the motor bus may also be used for the transportation of persons
to and from church and Sunday school services, and for the transportation of
children to and from educational or recreational projects sponsored by a city
or town or by any association or organization supported wholly or in part by
public or private donations for charitable purposes, without the payment of
additional registration fee.
(20) For the registration of every motorized bicycle, ten
dollars ($10.00).
(21) For the registration of every motorized tricycle, ten
dollars ($10.00).
(22) For the replacement of number plates with a number
change, twenty dollars ($20.00).
(23) For the initial issuance and each reissuance of fully
reflective plates as required by §§ 31-3-10 and 31-3-32, an
additional six dollars ($6.00).
(24) For the issuance of a trip permit under the
International Registration Plan, twenty-five dollars ($25.00) per vehicle. The
division of motor vehicles is authorized to issue seventy-two (72) hour trip
permits for vehicles required to be registered in the International
Registration Plan that have not been apportioned with the state of Rhode Island.
(25) For the issuance of a hunter's permit under the
International Registration Plan, twenty-five dollars ($25.00) per vehicle. The
division of motor vehicles is authorized to issue hunter's permits for motor
vehicles based in the state of Rhode Island and otherwise required to be
registered in the International Registration Plan. These permits are valid for
thirty (30) days.
(26) For the registration of a specially adapted motor
vehicle necessary to transport a family member with a disability for personal,
noncommercial use, a fee of thirty dollars ($30.00) assessed.
(b) In the event that the registrant voluntarily cancels his
registration within the period of registration, the division of motor vehicles
shall refund only that portion of the fee paid which represents full-year
segments of the registration fee paid.
History of Section.
(P.L. 1950, ch. 2595, art. 14, § 1; P.L. 1951, ch. 2826, § 11; P.L.
1952, ch. 2937, § 7; P.L. 1953 (1st s. s.), ch. 3236, § 2; P.L. 1954,
ch. 3378, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 31-6-1; P.L. 1958, ch. 75, § 1; P.L.
1960, ch. 62, § 1; P.L. 1960, ch. 75, § 6; P.L. 1963, ch. 96, §
1; P.L. 1964, ch. 214, § 3; P.L. 1969, ch. 174, § 1; P.L. 1975, ch.
134, § 1; P.L. 1975, ch. 213, § 1; P.L. 1976, ch. 64, § 4; P.L.
1978, ch. 377, § 3; P.L. 1981, ch. 327, § 1; P.L. 1982, ch. 86,
§ 1; P.L. 1984, ch. 367, § 2; P.L. 1986, ch. 167, § 1; P.L.
1988, ch. 408, § 1; P.L. 1990, ch. 13, § 2; P.L. 1993, ch. 138, art.
29, § 1; P.L. 1995, ch. 135, § 2; P.L. 1995, ch. 373, § 1; P.L.
1996, ch. 100, art. 19, § 1; P.L. 1997, ch. 30, art. 16, § 1; P.L.
1998, ch. 31, art. 22, § 1; P.L. 1998, ch. 77, § 1; P.L. 1998, ch.
137, § 1; P.L. 1998, ch. 394, § 1; P.L. 2005, ch. 117, art. 24,
§ 1; P.L. 2007, ch. 73, art. 7, § 10; P.L. 2010, ch. 23, art. 9,
§ 5.)
