Most often, you automatically apply for a when you first register your motor vehicle or motorboat. Use the form Vehicle Registration/Title Application (MV-82), available at any motor vehicle office, by request from a DMV Call Center or by download from the DMV internet site.
Would you like to know how long the application process takes?
Sure, go ahead.
The title application process may take several weeks to complete.
Another query about  trading in or selling your vehicle. What do I do if I want to sell or trade in my car?
You need to make sure to remove the license plate and windshield registration stick that shows your plate number.  This will help prevent you from being charged any type of parking ticket that doesn't belong to you.
Alright. I'd also like to know the details about trading or selling a vehicle. Which vehicles need a title?
New York State issues a Certificate of Title MV-999 for most motor vehicles of model year 1973 or newer, and motorboats, model year 1987 or newer, that are 14 feet or longer, among others.
If I apply for a replacement certificate of title at the DMV office, can they issue the certificate there and later?
You cannot get the replacement title certificate issued to you in the DMV office, all replacement certificates are printed in a secure facility and are mailed to the owners. The quickest and easiest way to apply for a replacement certificate is to apply online
If both my registration and title are incorrect, is there anything I can do?
Then you should bring them to a motor vehicle office.
Alright. What if my purchase does not qualify for a title certificate?
Then the ownership proof is a transferable registration signed over to you.
Sounds good. And if I use an older version of the title?