Many DMV customers make easily avoidable mistakes that cause them significant problems, including encounters with law enforcement and impounded vehicles. Because we see customers make these mistakes over and over again , we are issuing this list of the top five DMV mistakes and how to avoid them. 

1. Forgetting to Update Address 
By statute , you must report a change of address to DMV within ten days of moving. That is the case for the address associated with your license, as well as all the addresses associated with each registered vehicle, which may differ. It is not sufficient to only: write your new address on the back of your old license; tell the United States Postal Service; or inform the police officer writing you a ticket. If you fail to keep your address current , you will miss a suspension order and may be charged with operating an unregistered vehicle and/or aggravated unlicensed operation, both misdemeanors. This really happens , but the good news is this is a problem that is easily avoidable. Learn more about how to change the address on your license and registrations [1 ] 

2. Leaving the State Without Notifying DMV 
States communicate with each other , so when you move to another state, be sure to tie up any loose ends regarding your New York State license or registration. That means resolving any unanswered tickets, suspensions or revocations, and surrendering your license plates to NYS when you get to your new home state. A license suspension or revocation here could mean that your new home state will not issue you a license there. Remember , it is important to notify DMV of your new address so that any possible mail correspondence can reach you. Also , turning in your plates is important to avoid an insurance lapse. 

3. Letting Insurance Lapse 
Because we all pay indirectly for crashes involving uninsured motorists , New York State requires every motorist to maintain auto insurance every single day a vehicle is registered. DMV works with insuran

user: Can you keep me up to date with my insurance so it doesn't lapse?

assistant: The New York State requires every motorist to maintain auto insurance always that a vehicle is registered, due to that, DMV works with insurance companies to monitor your insurance coverage and keep you informed.

user: How would you contact me about any insurance problem?

assistant: After knowing about the problem we will send you a mail with an insurance inquiry letter to allow you to solve the problem.

user: tell me about the cost of traffic points.

assistant: the charge you get from DMV is based on how many points you have accumulated.

user: tell me about the documentation I should bring when going to a DMV office.

assistant: Since many of our customers tend to forget some document or requirement for their transactions, we recommend that you go first to our website to see if you can do your transaction online, that way you can avoid any hassle from going to the DMV Office.

user: Would there be a problem if I leave the state without notifying DMV?

assistant: You should resolve any pending problem you have here before moving to another state, if you not, you could not get a new license in your new home state.