How do I self-register a Rivian vehicle?
Background: In some US states, Rivian will require customers to partially or fully self-register their vehicles as part of the purchasing process.
Rivian Self-Registration States
Alabama
Arkansas
Colorado - Rivian will title, but customer is responsible for registration
Hawaii
Idaho
Indiana
Kentucky
Maine
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nevada - Rivian will title, but customer is responsible for registration
New Hampshire
South Carolina
Utah
State-Specific Guidance
In some US states, Rivian customers partially or fully self-register their vehicles as part of the purchasing process. If you intend to register a Rivian vehicle in any of the states listed below, please read the corresponding section for additional guidance.
Alabama
Arkansas
Colorado - Rivian will title, but customer is responsible for registration
Hawaii
Idaho
Indiana
Kentucky
Maine
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nevada - Rivian will title, but customer is responsible for registration
New Hampshire
South Carolina
Utah
As a reminder, all customers in self-registration states will be provided with the following documents in the mail:
Manufacturer’s Certificate of Origin (MCO)
Odometer Disclosure Statement
Purchase Agreement
Illinois Sales Tax Transaction Return (form ST-556 Tax Form, if applicable)
Customers will need to take the following documents to the DMV with them:
Driver’s license
Insurance information
Payment for applicable taxes and fees
Additionally, customers may need to provide:
Proof of residency
A copy of a loan agreement if applicable
State required inspection forms, i.e., VIN verification if applicable
All registrants must be present at the time of registration with a valid photo ID
Arkansas
Type: Full self registration
Taxes and fees: Neither sales tax nor registration fees are collected by Rivian.
Rivian will provide a packet of prefilled registration paperwork in the mail following delivery and settlement of all payments. You can take this paperwork to your local DMV to complete your vehicle registration. Taxes and registration fees will be calculated and due at the time of registration.
Colorado
Type: Partial Self registration: Rivian completes titling, Customer completes registration
Taxes and fees: Sales tax is collected by Rivian. Rivian will collect a $7.20 registration fee and a $30 lien fee if you are financing.
Rivian will collect taxes based on your registration and delivery location. Following delivery, Rivian will title your vehicle through the Colorado DMV. The final registration will be completed by the Rivian owner after receiving notice via mail from the Colorado DMV. Registration fees will be due to the Colorado DMV at that time.
Idaho
Type: Full self registration
Taxes and fees: Neither sales tax nor registration fees are collected by Rivian.
Rivian will provide a packet of prefilled registration paperwork in the mail following delivery and settlement of all payments. You can take this paperwork to your local DMV to complete your vehicle registration. Taxes and registration fees will be calculated and due at the time of registration.
Indiana
Type: Self registration with taxes collected by Rivian
Taxes and fees: Rivian will collect 6.25% sales tax, but will not collect registration fees.
Rivian will provide a packet of prefilled registration paperwork and a sales tax receipt showing taxes paid in Illinois following delivery and settlement of all payments. You can take this paperwork to your local DMV to complete your registration. The taxes you paid in Illinois will be credited towards taxes due to Indiana. Registration fees will be calculated and due at the time of registration.
Kentucky
Type: Full self registration
Taxes and fees: Neither sales tax nor registration fees are collected by Rivian.
Rivian will provide a packet of prefilled registration paperwork in the mail following delivery and settlement of all payments. You can take this paperwork to your local DMV to complete your vehicle registration. Taxes and registration fees will be calculated and due at the time of registration.
Maine
Type: Full self registration
Taxes and fees: Neither sales tax nor registration fees are collected by Rivian.
Rivian will provide a packet of prefilled registration paperwork in the mail following delivery and settlement of all payments. You can take this paperwork to your local DMV to complete your vehicle registration. Taxes and registration fees will be calculated and due at the time of registration.
Mississippi
Type: Full self registration
Taxes and fees: Neither sales tax nor registration fees are collected by Rivian.
Rivian will provide a packet of prefilled registration paperwork in the mail following delivery and settlement of all payments. You can take this paperwork to your local DMV to complete your vehicle registration. Taxes and registration fees will be calculated and due at the time of registration.
Missouri
Type: Full self registration
Taxes and fees: Neither sales tax nor registration fees are collected by Rivian.
Rivian will provide a packet of prefilled registration paperwork in the mail following delivery and settlement of all payments. You can take this paperwork to your local DMV to complete your vehicle registration. Taxes and registration fees will be calculated and due at the time of registration.
Montana
Type: Full self registration
Taxes and fees: Neither sales tax nor registration fees are collected by Rivian.
Rivian will provide a packet of prefilled registration paperwork in the mail following delivery and settlement of all payments. You can take this paperwork to your local DMV to complete your vehicle registration. Taxes and registration fees will be calculated and due at the time of registration.
Nevada
Type: Partial Self registration: Rivian completes titling, Customer completes registration
Taxes and fees: Taxes and fees are complex and depend on several factors (accessories, county registering in, etc.) so they will be transaction specific.
Rivian will provide a packet of prefilled registration paperwork in the mail following delivery and settlement of all payments. You can take this paperwork to your local DMV to complete your vehicle registration. Taxes and registration fees will be calculated and due at the time of registration.
New Hampshire
Type: Full self registration
Taxes and fees: Neither sales tax nor registration fees are collected by Rivian.
Rivian will provide a packet of prefilled registration paperwork in the mail following delivery and settlement of all payments. You can take this paperwork to your local DMV to complete your vehicle registration. Taxes and registration fees will be calculated and due at the time of registration.
South Carolina
Type: Self registration with taxes collected by Rivian
Taxes and fees: Rivian will collect $500 sales tax, but will not collect registration fees.
Rivian will provide a packet of prefilled registration paperwork and a sales tax receipt showing taxes paid in Illinois following delivery and settlement of all payments. You can take this paperwork to your local DMV to complete your registration. The taxes you paid in Illinois will be credited towards taxes due to South Carolina. Registration fees will be calculated and due at the time of registration.
Utah
Type: Full self registration
Taxes and fees: Neither sales tax nor registration fees are collected by Rivian.
Rivian will provide a packet of prefilled registration paperwork in the mail following delivery and settlement of all payments. You can take this paperwork to your local DMV to complete your vehicle registration. Taxes and registration fees will be calculated and due at the time of registration.
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