ZIP Code and Email Entries 
Note: If your address has changed , do not process your transaction online. Instead , follow the instructions to change your address [1]. You cannot update your address during an online transaction. The DMV website has instructions to change your name on DMV documents and records [2]. Current ZIP Code. Enter the ZIP Code for your current mailing address. To use this online transaction , your ZIP Code must match the ZIP Code on your DMV record be a US ZIP Code All items are mailed to the address on your DMV record. See how to change your address [1] on your DMV vehicle records and documents. Your Email Address. Enter a valid email address, and re - enter the email address to verify it. The DMV will send you a confirmation of the transaction by email. Your email program must be able to receive email from addresses that include the domain: dmv.ny.gov. If you need help , see information about email addresses [3]. 

Driver License Information 
DMV ID Number. This is the 9 digit " ID " number printed in the upper portion of your driver license, learner permit or non driver ID DMV photo document. Enter the 9 digits only; do not enter spaces, hyphens or other punctuation. See sample driver license documents [4]. Name. Enter your last name, first name and middle initial exactly as they would appear on your DMV photo document or another DMV document such as a driver record abstract, a revocation or suspension order or a letter related to your driver license. If you are not sure how your name appears , follow these rules to enter your name. names on DMV records appear in UPPERCASE and are displayed in UPPERCASE in online transactions enter letters only do not enter numbers a suffix should be entered in Roman numerals for example " SMITH III, JOHN, A. " do not enter spaces or special characters such as commas or apostrophes you can enter a hyphen if your name on DMV records includes a hyphen - for example, enter the name O'Brien as OBRIEN Document 

user: How do I enter my registration renewal for my vehicle?

assistant: You should enter the vehicle plate number from your registration notice or document and should only enter letters and numbers.

assistant: Do you need to file a boat registration number?

user: Yes, I have to file for a boat registration also.

assistant: You would have to exclude the letters NY and only enter the two other letters and four numbers.

user: What happens when I submit an address change online?

assistant: Make sure you check the ones you want because the changes to DMV records are only for ones you checked online and it will show the drivers license, permit or non-driver ID DMV photo document and registration records to locate under your name.

user: What if there are registrations in my name I can't find or not shown?

assistant: All you need to do is enter the plate or registration number to include them to the list and change the address for those.

user: What happens after my address change is processed?

assistant: There are links provided on the website to order replacement duplicate documents that show the new address and fees will apply for the duplicates.

user: What if I select "No Change" for any photo documents or registrations?

assistant: Then those DMV records will not be changed with the new address.