When you purchase a vehicle from a leasing company , you must have the title issued in your name. The title must be issued in your name before you can sell or transfer the vehicle. You can transfer the title by mail or at a DMV office. 

By mail 
Mail these items a completed Vehicle Registration / Title Application [1] MV-82 or Application for Title [2] MV-82TON if you don t have one you can provide other types of proof [3 ] proof of identity such as a copy of your NYS Driver License, Permit, or Non - Driver ID card must be current or not expired for more than 2 years - the New York State title or other acceptable proof of ownership [4]. The title must have completed buyer and seller information both the leasing company and the buyer must provide their signatures, dates of transfer, and addresses odometer and damage disclosure statements for all vehicles that are 10 years old or newer an FS-6 T receipt issued by DMV [to get an FS-6 T , you must obtain a Claim for Sales Tax Exemption DTF-803 from the leasing company and a bill of sale and bring these items to a local DMV office ] a Dealer Retail Certificate of Sale MV-50 completed by a dealer located in New York State payment for the $50.00 title fee in the form of a check or money order made payable to the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles. NYS DMV Title ServicesDepartment of Motor Vehicles6 Empire State PlazaAlbany , NY 12228 - 0331 

At a DMV office 
Bring a completed Vehicle Registration / Title Application [1] MV-82 or Application for Title [2] MV-82TON if you don't have you can provide other kinds of proof [3 ] proof of identity such as a NYS License, Permit, or Non - Driver ID card must be current or not expired for more than 2 years - the New York State or out - of - state title with completed buyer and seller information odometer and damage disclosure statements for all vehicles that are 10 years old or newer the lease buyout agreement a lien release , if appropriate a Retail Certificate of Sale MV-50 , or a co

user: I just bought a car from a leasing company and need to get it put in my name. I was wondering if it was possible to do this by mail.

assistant: Yes, this can be done by mail. You will need to complete the Vehicle Registration/Title Application or Application for Title.

user: Where can a dealer find information about getting a lien removed from a title?

assistant: A dealer can find this information on our website under Remove or add a lienholder from a title.

user: Can I get a title put in my name at a DMV office?

assistant: Absolutely. Be sure to bring all the necessary documents when you go.

assistant: Do you have the Application form I mentioned above?

user: No, I don't.

user: What do I do if I don't have one?

assistant: If you don't have the application, you'll need to provide a proof of identity like a copy of your NYS Driver License, a Permit, or ID card. Your proof of identity must be current or have not been expired for more than 2 years.

user: My license has been expired for about a year and a half. Will they still accept it?

assistant: Yes. As long as your license hasn't been expired for more than 2 years, it will be accepted as a proof of identification.