Register a vehicle when you are out-of-state[1] 


How can I register while I am outside of New York State? 
You can apply for a New York State registration and a title certificate by mail from outside of New York. You will need to mail these items to a local DMV office [2] 1 a completed Vehicle Registration / Title Application PDF [3] MV-82 proof of ownership 2 must be original; we don t accept photocopies proof of NY State automobile liability insurance 3 proof of identity and age 4 send us photocopies; don t send us your original documents payment for sales tax see sales tax information [4 ] You must contact the motor vehicle agency in the other state to determine if their laws require that you register your vehicles there. The definition of " resident " is different in each state. Read the NY State definition of' resident. ' Once we process your application , we will send you these items in one package your registration documents your vehicle plates a 10-day Inspection Extension Sticker VS-1077 Put the 10-day Inspection Sticker on your vehicle when you enter New York State not before. Mark the box on the sticker that indicates you entered New York , and write the date you entered. We will send you your title certificate separately. Allow up to 90 days to receive it from us. 

When will I get my documents? 
Allow 6 weeks for your registration documents to arrive by mail. Allow 90 days for your title certificate to arrive. It will take longer to receive your documents if you are outside of the United States. 

Can I get registration documents by express mail? 
Yes. To do this , enclose a pre - paid, pre - addressed express mail package with your application. Make sure the package can contain vehicle plates. 

Can I have my registration sent to an address that is different from my registration document? 
Yes. Include a separate note with your Vehicle Registration / Title Application PDF [3] MV-82, and clearly print the alternate address. Do not write the alternat

user: I want to register my 2009 Ford Mustang but I'm not in New York now

assistant: Okay, so you would like to know how to register your vehicle while your outside of New York state?

user: no, I know how to register I just have to do it and want to know when I will get what I send in back

assistant: Would you like to know when you will get your documents back?

user: yes

assistant: It will take about 6 weeks for your registration documents to arrive by mail, and 90 days for your title certificate to arrive. 

user: when you get ready to mail them back can I get them special delivery?

assistant: You can get your registration documents by express mail, just enclose a pre-paid, pre-addressed express mail package with your application.

user: if I'm in Canada will it take a day or two longer to arrive?

assistant: It will take longer to receive your documents if you are outside of the United States 

user: how do I register a truck I bring in from Mexico?

assistant: You would have to read the instructions for how to register an imported vehicle.  I can link you to those instructions.

user: why did I get a ticket for no NY registration if the cop had no way of knowing if I lived in NY or just passing by?  I did rent in nyc by the way but had only been there 4 months

assistant: A police officer can use that 4 months evidence as the reason to issue a traffic ticket if you drive in NY State without a driver license or vehicle registration issued by NY State.