yes, the DMV requires you to have insurance in order to register your vehicle.
would you like me to tell you some more information?
Yes, please
sure. When you get insurance there are 2 ways that your insurance company will provide you with in order to provide you with proof that your insurance has been accepted.It will either give you 2 original NY State Insurance ID Cards or provide you with access to an electronic version of your NY State Insurance ID Card
Will the DMV accept a copy of my insurance ID card?
Yes, however, the card will not be accepted by the DMV if there are issues with the barcode reader being unable to scan or read the barcode.
When do I need to register my vehicle?
You must register it within 180 days once your insurance ID card has been accepted
so, i must get insurance in order to register my vehicle?
yes
does the name on my application form and my insurance ID card need to be the same?
yes
Do I have to get my insurance from New York? Do you accept out-of-state insurance?