Do you want to transfer an IRP registration and distributed plates?
Yes
In that case request that the IRB transfer the registration when you purchase or register the new vehicle.
and can it be done online?
You can request the transfer of an IRP registration online through the New York State OSCAR Credentialing and One Stop Registration system.
and can it be done over the phone?
You cannot transfer an IRP record over the phone. You can call the IRB with questions at 1 - 518 - 473 - 5834.
and by mail?
If you apply by mail, send photocopies of your proof of identity.
What if the new vehicle weighs more than the old vehicle?