What do I need to do with my plates if I move out of New York? 
If you want to register your vehicle in another state , you must surrender your vehicle registration and plates to the New York DMV [1]. 

Is out-of-state insurance acceptable for a vehicle registered in New York? 
No. If your vehicle is registered in New York State , you must have New York insurance coverage. We will never accept out - of - state insurance coverage of any type for a vehicle registered in New York. 

Can I obtain out-of-state insurance and keep my vehicle registered in New York? 
No. If you replace your New York State insurance coverage with out - of - state insurance , your valid insurance coverage will lapse. We will suspend your registration and may suspend your driver license. We will take actions against your New York State registration and driver license even if you move out of New York. This can affect your ability to have a driver license in your new state. If you register your vehicle in another state , immediately surrender your vehicle registration and plates to the DMV [1]. You must surrender your vehicle registration and plates to the DMV before the New York State liability insurance is cancelled. If you register your vehicle in another state and surrender the New York vehicle plates to the New York DMV , you can get insurance in the other state. Your insurance must meet the requirements of the state where your vehicle is registered. 

I registered my vehicle out of state, and then I received a letter from the DMV about a lapse of insurance on the vehicle. What can I do? 
Please send us a copy of your out of state registration in your name along with a copy of your out of state insurance if available to : NYS Department of Motor Vehicles Financial Security Bureau PO BOX 2725 Albany NY 12220 - 0725 All proof must include the name and address of the registrant, and the year, make and vehicle identification number VIN of the vehicle. We will apply your proof to the NY record

user: Hi, I am planning to move. What should I do with my license plates if I move from New York?

assistant: Do you want to register your vehicle in another US state?

user: Yes

assistant: okay. for that you must deliver the registration and license plates of your vehicle to the New York DMV

user: Is out-of-state insurance acceptable for a vehicle registered in New York?

assistant: I am not sorry to inform you that it is not acceptable

user: and there is no coverage outside of the state of new york?

assistant: no, the reality is that we will never accept out-of-state insurance coverage of any kind for a vehicle registered in New York. we are sorry

user: is that someone told me that if possible. Can I get insurance out of state and keep my vehicle registered in New York?

assistant: No. If you replace your New York State insurance coverage with out-of-state insurance, your valid insurance coverage will expire. We will suspend your registration and we may suspend your driver's license.

user: and If I choose to replace my New York State insurance coverage with out-of-state insurance...

assistant: We will take action against your New York State registration and driver's license, even if you move from New York. sThis may affect your ability to have a driver's license in your new state....