How to replace a registration[1] 
The fee to replace your vehicle registration document and windshield sticker is $3.00, unless you are also replacing plates. If you need to replace vehicle plates or documents that were lost in a crime , you must apply by mail or at a DMV office. See lost or stolen plates [2] for more information. 

Online and print a temporary document 
You can replace registration documents online for most vehicles. You computer must accept cookies. 

Sorry, you cannot replace registration documents online for 
vehicles older than model year 1973 boats , snowmobiles or All - Terrain Vehicles ATVs vehicles with an expired, surrendered, suspended or revoked registration motorcycles , or other vehicles with plate stickers trailers transporter vehicles vehicles registered through DMV's International Registration Bureau 

Temporary registration 
You can download and print a temporary registration in PDF format that is valid for 10 days. We also attach a copy to your confirmation email. You will get your new registration document by mail within 10 days. 

You need 
vehicle plate or registration number registration class ZIP Code for the address on your registration credit or pinless debit card for payment Replace a registration online [4 ] 

By mail 
Send these items a completed Application for Duplicate / Renewal Registration PDF [5] MV-82D a photocopy of your NY State driver license, permit, non - driver ID, or other proof of identity [6 ] a check / money order for $3 payable to the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles New York State Department of Motor VehiclesUtica Processing CenterP.O. Box 359Utica , NY 13503 You can t update your name by mail. If your address changed , write your new address on the application. 

At a DMV office 
Use the Application for Duplicate / Renewal Registration MV-82D , and bring these items to a DMV office [7 ] a completed Application for Duplicate / Renewal Registration PDF [5] MV-82D your NY State driver license , permit , 

user: What do I need to do if my address has changed?

assistant: You would need to first change your address online and then you can renew your registration because you would not be able to change once transaction has started.

assistant: Did you file a request with the US Postal Service to forward mail?

user: Yes, I did.

assistant: The documents might arrive at the new address; but it not guarenteed.

user: What does it mean when it says the use of cookies will better serve me?

assistant: We will use session cookies to customize your visit to our website and they do not contain personal information and do not compromise security and each session cookie is erased once your browser is closed.

user: What if I had a change name?

assistant: You would need to read the instructions to change your name or other information on your registration.

user: What do I need to bring to the DMV office?

assistant: Complete the Application for Duplicate/Renewal Registration and bring it and the items to the DMV with you.

user: What if I want to mail the items can I?

assistant: You would need to send in a completed Application for Duplicate/Renewal Registration and a photocopy of your NY State driver license, permit, no-driver ID or other proof of identity.