You would need an original title or other proof of ownership.
Would you like to know about quicker service?
Yes, I would I get quicker service at the DMV?
Actually you can make a reservation online before visiting the DMV office in NY City, West Chester, Nassau, Suffolk, Rockland, Onondaga, Monroe or Albany Counties and this will get you right in.
What happens when I do not want to transfer the registration?
It is actually simple, you just have to surrender the vehicle plates to the DMV and you might get a refund if you surrender the plates before they expire.
What if I do not have the proof the DMV needs?
Then you would have to see the other kinds of proof you can use.
what if the model year is 1972 or older?
If your model year is 1972 or older then you need a NY State Transferable Registration original or certified copy, and it can not be a photocopy and a bill of sale.
What if the vehicle is a model year 1973 or newer?