What is a title? 
A Certificate of Title MV-999 is the official proof of ownership for a car, truck, motorcycle, motorboat, travel or utility trailer weighing 1,000 pounds or more, or manufactured home mobile home. The title certificate is used to transfer ownership from one person to another. The title also lists any " lienholders " those from whom the owner borrowed money to purchase the vehicle or manufactured home. It is wise to keep your title certificate in a safe place. Don't keep it in the car or carry it with you. 

Which vehicles must be titled? 
New York State issues a Certificate of Title MV-999 for : most motor vehicles of model year 1973 or newer ; motorboats, model year 1987 or newer, that are 14 feet or longer ; and , manufactured homes , model year 1995 , or newer , that are 8 feet or more in width, or 40 feet or more in length, or cover at least 320 square feet when erected on site. New York State does not issue a title certificate for any motor vehicle of model year 1972 or older, travel or utility trailer that weighs less than 1,000 pounds, or limited used motorcycle including a moped. 

What's the difference between a title and a registration? 
For most owners , a title certificate proves ownership of a car, truck, motorcycle, motorboat, or manufactured home. The title is used to transfer it to another owner. A registration allows a driver to operate a motor vehicle on a public road, or a motorboat on a public waterway. Manufactured homes are not registered. A transferable registration is issued for a 1972 or older motor vehicle, or a 1986 or older motorboat. The transferable portion proves ownership, and is used to sell or give ownership to another person. The registration portion allows the vehicle to be operated on a public road, or a motorboat on a public waterway. 

How do I obtain a title? 
Most often , you automatically apply for a when you first register your motor vehicle or motorboat. Use the form Vehicle Registration / Title Applica

user: Hello I need information about How do I get a title if I don't want a registration?

assistant: This is known as a title-only transaction. Complete a Vehicle Registration / Title Application PDF MV-82 or Title Application PDF MV-82TON, available at any motor vehicle office. It is also available upon request at a DMV Call Center or DMV Internet Office.

assistant: Have you requested a certificate of title?

user: do not

user: What do I have to do to register?

assistant: To register, your Application for Registration / Title MV-82 must include a certified photocopy of the out-of-state certificate of title on your behalf, or written verification from the out-of-state motor vehicle title authority that you are the owner. of the vehicle and that the other state authority had sent the original title to the holder of the lien.

user: What vehicles must be titled?

assistant: New York State issues a Certificate of Title MV-999 for:
   most motor vehicles from model year 1973 or later;
     motorboats, 1987 or later model, measuring 14 feet or more

user: How do I transfer a title?

assistant: You cannot transfer a title certificate to a new owner if the back of the title is already signed. You must first obtain a title in your own name, then transfer it to the new owner.