Rhode Island Code of Regulations
Title 280 - Department of Revenue
Chapter 30 - Division of Motor Vehicles
Subchapter 15 - Safety and Emissions
Part 6 - Regulations for the Safety Inspection of Farm Vehicles
Section 280-RICR-30-15-6.4 - Registration of Farm Vehicles - Registration Card

1. Every applicant for a farm vehicle registration plate shall provide the Division for Motor Vehicles with the information required in R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-3-3. In addition, each applicant shall provide the Division for Motor Vehicles with a photograph [not less than three (3) inches x three (3) inches in size] of each vehicle being registered as a farm vehicle, at the time the vehicle is initially registered, and following any change in the color of the vehicle or other major change in appearance.

1. Every recipient of a farm vehicle registration plate shall also be issued a registration card by the Division of Motor Vehicles. This card shall contain upon the face thereof the date issued, the name and address of the owner, the registration number assigned to the vehicle, such description of the vehicle and any restrictions for said vehicle as determined by the deputy director for motor vehicles and upon the reverse side a form for endorsement of notice to the registry upon transfer of the vehicle.

1. Before any application for registration or re-registration of a farm vehicle is accepted by the Division of Motor Vehicles, proof must be provided that the applicant is engaged substantially in the occupation of farming. Sufficient proof of same shall consist of either a sales tax exemption certificate from the Rhode Island Division of Taxation, or a copy of the most recent Internal Revenue Service tax form 1040, Schedule F, filed by the applicant.