The transferee before operating or permitting the operation of an acquired vehicle upon a highway shall apply for and obtain the registration for it, as upon an original registration, except as otherwise permitted in §§ 31-4-5 — 31-4-7.
Registration by transferee
R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-4-4., under Chapter 31-4 Transfer of Vehicles.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-4-4.