Do you have a title certificate with the name of the previous owner?
No I do not.
What if there were no previous owners?
The sellers must provide proofs of all previous ownership and provide a bill of sale.
What if the NY State transferable registration was misplaced?
The person who currently owns the vehicle can apply for a duplicate registration document at the DMV. They must use the Application for Registration or Title PDF with the appropriate instructions.
Is there any other means to prove ownership?
Yes other evidence of ownership may be provided.
Other evidence of ownership must be presented such as an old registration or an original Manufacturer 's Certificate or Statement of Origin. Does the owner possess these documents?
No I don't think so.
Are you certain that these documents are not available?
there must be some other way, no?