Get a vehicle registration or title record (abstract)[1] 


What are vehicle registration and title record abstracts? 
See a definition of vehicle registration and title record abstracts [2] issued by the New York DMV. 

How do I get my vehicle registration record abstract? 
You can order your vehicle registration abstract by using form Request for DMV Records PDF [3] MV-15. Include these items with your request your plate number or Vehicle Identification Number VIN if you do not know your plate number or VIN , provide your name and date of birth DOB, as well as the vehicle make and year a photocopy of your driver license or other government issued photo ID card as proof of identity a personal check or money order payable to " Commissioner of Motor Vehicles " to pay the search fee of $10.00 Mail to the address listed on the form. 

How do I get my vehicle title record abstract? 
You can order your title record abstract by using form Request for DMV Records PDF [3] MV-15. Include these items with your request the Vehicle Identification Number VIN if you do not know the VIN , we may be able to locate the record using our registration files - provide the name and date of birth DOB of the registrant, as well as the year and make for the vehicle a photocopy of your driver license or other government issued photo ID card as proof of identity a personal check or money order payable to " Commissioner of Motor Vehicles " to pay the search fee of $10.00 Mail to the address listed on the form. 

How do I get another person's records? 
You must submit a Request for DMV Records PDF [3] MV-15 and certify that you have a permissible use under the Driver's Privacy Protection Act DPPA to see the personal information of another person on DMV records. See Driver's Privacy Protection Act DPPA [4] for more information. 

Do it by mail: 
You can order your vehicle or title record abstracts by mail using the Request for DMV Records [3] MV-15. 

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user: I have questions about getting a vehicle registration and title record abstract.

assistant: I can help you with that. Are you familiar with what vehicle registration and title record abstracts are?

user: Not exactly. I have some understanding, but I could use some clarification.

assistant: Do you need to know how you can obtain a vehicle registration abstract?

user: Yes, I need help with this.

assistant: You can order them by completing the form Request for DMV Records. 

user: How can I find more information about this topic?

assistant: If you need additional information, you can go online at our website and look under DMV Records.

user: Can I get a vehicle registration record abstract for a car in my wife's name?

assistant: Yes, In addition to submitting a Request for DMV Records, you will need to certify that you have a permissible use under the Driver's Privacy Protection Act to see another person's personal information on DMV records.

user: What is the Driver's Privacy Protection Act?

assistant: You can find more information about this by searching Driver's Privacy Protection Act on our website.

user: Where can I find additional information about this particular topic?

assistant: More information about this topic can also be found under DMV Records on our website.

user: I don't know what the VIN is for the car that I'm obtaining the vehicle registration record abstract for. Will I need it?

assistant: If you don't know the VIN, you can instead provide your name, date of birth, and the vehicle make and year on the form.