Register a vehicle 


Register and title a passenger or commerical car, truck or SUV 
You or your business must register and title at a DMV office any vehicle you own or lease. Registrations don t need to be in the owner's name, or for only one person. Auto dealers can register and title vehicles, and issue plates and charge a fee for this. 

Step 1: Get your vehicle insured 
You must register your vehicle at the DMV within 180 days of the effective date on your insurance ID card. 

Step 2: Bring required documents to the DMV 


What you need to register 
Complete DMV s Document Guide to make sure you have the correct proofs of identification and other documents before you come to a DMV office. 

Summary of what you need 
the original title or other proof of ownership 2 the current NY State Insurance ID card auto liability insurance 3 the bill of sale and proof of sales tax payment / sales tax form 4 your NY State driver license , permit , non - driver ID , or other proof of identity 5 payment for fees and taxes or proof of an exemption a Vehicle Registration Application PDF MV-82 If you register for a business or organization , also bring proof of incorporation. For quicker service , make a reservation online before visiting offices in New York City, Westchester, Nassau, Suffolk, Rockland, Onondaga, Monroe or Albany Counties. For all other counties , see our office locations and hours. 

Step 3: Get these documents from the DMV 
We will give or mail within 1 - 2 weeks these documents when you register 1 or 2 vehicle plates unless you transfer a registration from another vehicle registered in New York registration window sticker registration document 10-day inspection extension sticker if you did not get the vehicle from a New York State auto dealer 7 If applicable , we will also send you a new title certificate 90 days. 

Step 4: Get your vehicle inspected 
All vehicles registered in New York State must get a safety inspection at a DMV - licensed inspection stati

user: Yeah, i need some additional info about registering a vehicle.

user: I want to register a vehicle, but i need to be a U.S resident to do that?

assistant: Don't need to. Do yo have the other requirements?

user: Yes, i do have the other requirements for registration.

assistant: In that case, you are free to register a vehicle here without any problem.

user: Glad to know that. Um, and in case i want to register more than one vehicle type?

assistant: If you want to do that, then you should refer to the online information available to you, accessing the web pages listed on this page.

user: Thanks. i'll look into it. Now, i have another question. There is anything i must do if i purchased a car in NYS and wasn't a NYS resident back then?

assistant: If that was the case, you must use the form DTF-803 from the NYS Department of Tax & Finance to receive a non- resident exception. 

user: Ok, that would be handy. Um, is there any information i should know about idenftification numbers on vehicles or motorcycles on NYS?

assistant: In that regard, the DMV should keep you up to date on any NYS laws referring to Vehicle Identification Numbers or VIN's.

user: I see. A last question, please?. Is there any implication if i purchase my vehicle from a private owner's sale?

assistant: If that so, both you and owner need DMV to calculate taxes, in order to issue a payment receipt. This can be done through the filling of form DTF-802 for Tax and Finance by both parts.