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 need someone to explain how a vehicle registration works to me, because I'm a bit confused about several things.

assistant: Of course. Would you like to know what vehicle registration and title record abstracts are?

user: Sure, why not?

assistant: You can find a definition of vehicle registration and title record abstracts issued by the New York DMV on our website.

user: Thank you, I suppose. Now how can I get my vehicle title record abstract?

assistant: You can order your title record abstract by using the request form for DMV Records (MV-15).

user: Can I send it to you by mail?

assistant: Yes, you can order your vehicle or title record abstracts by mail using the Request for DMV Records (MV-15).

user: Say, while I'm here, how can I get another person's records? Is that even possible?

assistant: Yes. You must submit a Request for DMV Records (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.

user: How can I get another person's records?

assistant: You must submit a Request for DMV Records (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.