New York –  New Vehicle or Motorcycle, Plates and Registration

  1. completed Application for Vehicle Registration (PDF) (MV-82)
  2. completed Statement of Transaction – Sale or Gift of a Motor Vehicle, Trailer, All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV), Vessel (Boat), or Snowmobile (PDF) (DTF-802) 1
  3. your New York State License/Non-Driver ID (must be current or not expired for more than 2 years) or other acceptable proof for New York State vehicle registrations or title certificates.
  4. Bill of sale and proof of sales tax payment/sales tax form 2
  5. Original title (or other proof of ownership) – see acceptable proofs of ownership
  6. The current NY State Insurance ID card (auto liability insurance) – see NY State Insurance Requirements

New York – New Vehicle or Motorcycle, Plates and Registration (with Lien from Another State or NYS)

  1. completed Application for Vehicle Registration (PDF) (MV-82)
  2. completed Statement of Transaction – Sale or Gift of a Motor Vehicle, Trailer, All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV), Vessel (Boat), or Snowmobile (PDF) (DTF-802) 1
  3. your New York State License/Non-Driver ID (must be current or not expired for more than 2 years) or other acceptable proof for New York State vehicle registrations or title certificates.
  4. Bill of sale and proof of sales tax payment/sales tax form 2
  5. Certified/Notarized Copy of Title from Lien Holder of the Original Title
  6. a Power of Attorney, Letter of permission from Lien Holder for that person to Register the vehicle in the State of New York
  7. The current NY State Insurance ID card (auto liability insurance) – see NY State Insurance Requirements

New York –  Registered Vehicle Renewal

  1. completed Application for Vehicle Registration Renewal (PDF) (MV-82)
  2. a Copy of your Driver’s License

New York –  Duplicate Registration

  1. completed Application for Vehicle Registration Renewal (PDF) (MV-82)
  2. a Copy of your Driver’s License

New York –  New Vehicle Transfer of Plates

  1. completed Application for Vehicle Registration (PDF) (MV-82)
  2. completed Statement of Transaction – Sale or Gift of a Motor Vehicle, Trailer, All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV), Vessel (Boat), or Snowmobile (PDF) (DTF-802) 1
  3. your New York State License/Non-Driver ID (must be current or not expired for more than 2 years) or other acceptable proof for New York State vehicle registrations or title certificates.
  4. Bill of sale and proof of sales tax payment/sales tax form 2
  5. Original title (or other proof of ownership) – see acceptable proofs of ownership
  6. The current NY State Insurance ID card (auto liability insurance) – see NY State Insurance Requirements

New York – Surrender License Plates

  1. Both sets of License Plates
  2. Full Name of Registrant the Plates belong to

New York – Replace Lost License Plates

  1. The Original Plate(s) or the MV-78B (Police Report Statement)
  2. completed Application for Vehicle Registration (PDF) (MV-82)
  3. your New York State License/Non-Driver ID (must be current or not expired for more than 2 years) or other acceptable proof for New York State vehicle registrations or title certificates.
  4. The current NY State Insurance ID card (auto liability insurance) – see NY State Insurance Requirements

New York – Duplicate Title

  1. a completed Application for Duplicate Title (PDF) (MV-902)
  2. your New York State License/Non-Driver ID (must be current or not expired for more than 2 years) or other acceptable proof for New York State vehicle registrations or title certificates.
  3. If under your business a Proof of Corporation (NYS Filing Receipt or Proof of another Vehicle Registered/Title under Corporation)

New York – Title Only

  1. completed Application for Vehicle Registration (PDF) (MV-82)
  2. Original title (or other proof of ownership) – see acceptable proofs of ownership
  3. your New York State License/Non-Driver ID (must be current or not expired for more than 2 years) or other acceptable proof for New York State vehicle registrations or title certificates.

New York – Transfer Ownership of Vehicle (Surviving Spouse)

  1. completed Application for Vehicle Registration (PDF) (MV-82)
  2. completed and marked off Number 7  Sales Tax Exemption {Sales Tax Form} (pdf) (DTF-803)
  3. completed and notarized  Affidavit for Transfer of Motor Vehicle (PDF) (MV 349.1)
  4. a copy of Death Certificate
  5. your New York State License/Non-Driver ID (must be current or not expired for more than 2 years) or other acceptable proof for New York State vehicle registrations or title certificates.
  6. Bill of sale and proof of sales tax payment/sales tax form 2
  7. Original title (or other proof of ownership) – see acceptable proofs of ownership
  8. The current NY State Insurance ID card under surviving spouse name ONLY (auto liability insurance) – see NY State Insurance Requirements

New York – Transfer Ownership of Vehicle (Next of Kin or Estate Ownership)

  1. completed Application for Vehicle Registration (PDF) (MV-82)
  2. completed and marked off Number 7  Sales Tax Exemption {Sales Tax Form} (pdf) (DTF-803)
  3. completed and notarized  Transfer of Vehicle Registered in Name of Deceased Person (PDF) (MV 349)
  4. a copy of Death Certificate
  5. your New York State License/Non-Driver ID (must be current or not expired for more than 2 years) or other acceptable proof for New York State vehicle registrations or title certificates.
  6. Bill of sale and proof of sales tax payment/sales tax form 2
  7. Original title (or other proof of ownership) – see acceptable proofs of ownership
  8. The current NY State Insurance ID card under surviving spouse name ONLY (auto liability insurance) – see NY State Insurance Requirements

New York – Salvage New Vehicle Registration

  1. completed Statement of Transaction – Sale or Gift of a Motor Vehicle, Trailer, All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV), Vessel (Boat), or Snowmobile (PDF) (DTF-802) 1
  2. a completed Salvage Examination/Title Application (PDF)  ( MV83SAL)
  3. your New York State License/Non-Driver ID (must be current or not expired for more than 2 years) or other acceptable proof for New York State vehicle registrations or title certificates.
  4. Bill of sale and proof of sales tax payment/sales tax form 2

New York – Register Boats / Jet Ski’s

  1. a completed Boat Registration / Title Application (PDF) (MV-82B)
  2. completed Statement of Transaction – Sale or Gift of a Motor Vehicle, Trailer, All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV), Vessel (Boat), or Snowmobile (PDF) (DTF-802) 1
  3. proof of ownership (see the list of acceptable proof in New York State DMV – Boat / Vessel Registration Information)
  4. your New York State License/Non-Driver ID (must be current or not expired for more than 2 years) or other acceptable proof for New York State vehicle registrations or title certificates.

New York – Register Trailer / ATV

  1. completed Application for Vehicle Registration (PDF) (MV-82)
  2. completed Statement of Transaction – Sale or Gift of a Motor Vehicle, Trailer, All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV), Vessel (Boat), or Snowmobile (PDF) (DTF-802) 1
  3. your New York State License/Non-Driver ID (must be current or not expired for more than 2 years) or other acceptable proof for New York State vehicle registrations or title certificates.
  4. Bill of sale and proof of sales tax payment/sales tax form 2
  5. Original title (or other proof of ownership) – see acceptable proofs of ownership
  6. The current NY State Insurance ID card (if under Corporation ONLY)- see NY State Insurance Requirements

DMV Forms : https://dmv.ny.gov/older-driver/dmv-forms-and-publications-older-drivers