Register a leased vehicle[1] 


How to register a leased vehicle 
If you leased the vehicle from a dealer in New York State , the dealer normally registers the vehicle for you by providing all your proofs and your registration application to the DMV. In this case , you don t need to do anything more. If the dealer does not provide the proofs to the DMV , you must register the vehicle at a DMV office. Please complete the Document Guide to make sure you bring the correct documents with you. Find your proofs [2 ] 

Summary of what you need 
a certified copy of the title certificate , original Manufacturers Statement of Origin MSO or Manufacturer's Certificate of Origin MCO 1 current NY State Insurance ID card auto liability insurance 2 NY State driver license , permit , non - driver ID , or other proof of identity 3 authorization from the leasing company to register the vehicle in New York, which consists of all these things a letter from the leasing company that gives you permission to register the vehicle in NY State a power of attorney from the leasing company that authorizes you to register the vehicle in NY State the signature of a leasing company officer in box 3 on the Vehicle Registration / Title Application PDF [3] MV-82 or on the Registration Authorization PDF [4] MV-95 proof of sales tax payment, sales tax exemption, or purchase price see below for instructions for to show proof 

Proof of sales tax payment 
If you paid New York State sales tax to the leasing company or dealer on the total amount of all your lease payments , provide your lease agreement that indicates that you paid the NY State sales tax, and complete the Claim for Sales Tax Exemption {Sales Tax Form} PDF [5] at NY State Department of Tax and Finance DTF-803. If you did not pay New York State sales tax to the leasing company or dealer on all of your lease payments , provide your lease agreement , and complete Statement of Transaction {Sales Tax Form} PDF [6] at NY State Department of Tax a

user: I'm leasing a vehicle and need to know whether or not I have to pay sales tax at the DMV.

assistant: Have you already paid your NY sales tax to the leasing company?

user: Yes, I have.

assistant: Since you have already paid your sales tax at the leasing company, you will need to provide your lease agreement that shows you have already paid the NY sales tax. You will also need to complete the Claim for Sales Tax Exemption { Sales Tax Form } PDF [ 5 ] at NY State Department of Tax and Finance DTF-803.

user: Where do I register my vehicle at?

assistant: Your vehicle must be registered at the DMV office. Be sure to complete the Document Guide to find out which documents that you will need to bring with you.

user: Do I need to provide proof of insurance?

assistant: Yes, you will need to provide your current NY State Insurance ID card.

user: What do I need to provide proof of authorization by the leasing company to register my vehicle in NY?

assistant: You will need to provide a letter from the leasing company that gives you permission to register the vehicle in NY, a power of attorney from the leasing company that authorizes you to register the vehicle, and the leasing company officer's signature in box 3 on the Vehicle Registration/Title Application.