Register a vehicle when you are out-of-state[1] 


How can I register while I am outside of New York State? 
You can apply for a New York State registration and a title certificate by mail from outside of New York. You will need to mail these items to a local DMV office [2] 1 a completed Vehicle Registration / Title Application PDF [3] MV-82 proof of ownership 2 must be original; we don t accept photocopies proof of NY State automobile liability insurance 3 proof of identity and age 4 send us photocopies; don t send us your original documents payment for sales tax see sales tax information [4 ] You must contact the motor vehicle agency in the other state to determine if their laws require that you register your vehicles there. The definition of " resident " is different in each state. Read the NY State definition of' resident. ' Once we process your application , we will send you these items in one package your registration documents your vehicle plates a 10-day Inspection Extension Sticker VS-1077 Put the 10-day Inspection Sticker on your vehicle when you enter New York State not before. Mark the box on the sticker that indicates you entered New York , and write the date you entered. We will send you your title certificate separately. Allow up to 90 days to receive it from us. 

When will I get my documents? 
Allow 6 weeks for your registration documents to arrive by mail. Allow 90 days for your title certificate to arrive. It will take longer to receive your documents if you are outside of the United States. 

Can I get registration documents by express mail? 
Yes. To do this , enclose a pre - paid, pre - addressed express mail package with your application. Make sure the package can contain vehicle plates. 

Can I have my registration sent to an address that is different from my registration document? 
Yes. Include a separate note with your Vehicle Registration / Title Application PDF [3] MV-82, and clearly print the alternate address. Do not write the alternat

user: I'm in Texas and I have questions about registering a vehicle in NY?

assistant: Do you want to know how to register while you are outside of New York state?

user: no

assistant: Do you want to know when you will receive your registration documents?

user: yes

assistant: You should allow 6 weeks for your registration documents to arrive by mail, and allow 90 days for your title certificate to arrive 

user: and it doesn't matter if the registration address is different than the address where I want them sent?

assistant: You must include a separate note with your Vehicle Registration/Title Application and clearly print the alternate address.  Do not write the alternate address on your application.

assistant: Did you write the alternate address on your application?

user: whoops, yes

assistant: DMV will print the alternate address on your application

user: Is there more I can look at on the topic?

assistant: Yes, I can link you to more Registration information

user: what do you accept as proof of ownership for a 68 Mustang?

assistant: You will need a NY State Certificate of Title, the original or a certified copy not a photocopy. Or you must have acceptable proof of ownership from any other state, the original or a certified copy, not a photocopy