you want to register a vehicle in New York at a DMV office
yes
you must eitherspay the sales taxsprove that sales tax was paid
If i paid out - of - state sales tax
show the out - of - state dealer bill of sale . The bill of sale must show the purchase price and the amount of out - of - state sales tax paid to the dealer . Use Sales Tax Paid in Another State Sales Tax Form  pdf  at NY State Department of Tax and Finance DTF-804 form to claim credit for the state and local sales taxes you paid in the other state .
If i bought the vehicle from a NY State automobile dealer or an out - of - state dealer that is authorized to collect NY State sales tax
bring the dealer 's bill of sale that shows that you paid NY State sales tax .  Also bring a Dealer s Bill of Sale MV-50 NY State dealer only or a completed Sales Tax Exemption { Sales Tax Form } pdf at NY State Department of Tax and Finance DTF-803 for an out - of - state dealer
Where can I get more information about sales tax?
visit the NY State Department of Taxation and Finance website
If i bought your vehicle from another person in a private sale