Are you trying to figure out if you are eligible to register to vote in New York State?
yes
To register to vote in New York State you must be a U.S. Citizen, be 18 years old by the end of this year, not be in prison or on parole for a felony conviction, and not claim the right to vote elsewhere
I'm curious if the process for stolen plates and stolen vehicles is the same?
Stolen plates have a different form and it is only available at police agencies and not at DMV.
Okay. So after i lodge the report, i should just wait for any news from the police?
Yes. The police will input your vehicle information into national and state auto theft computer records. Other than tracking the vehicle, this will also prevent someone from selling or applying for a title using your vehicle.
But my vehicle was stolen before i was able to apply for registration. What should i do?
Quickly apply for a title in your name with proof of ownership to the vehicle.
If i am able to recover my vehicle, could i directly apply for plates?
No. The first thing you need to do is inform the police so that the stolen vehicle alarm would be cancelled. After you confirmed that it has already cancelled, you can then proceed to apply for plates or registration.
Would i need a duplicate title?
A duplicate title will be issued for stolen vehicle to mark the stolen vehicle. Remember to send your title to the Title Bureau along with a letter to explain that the vehicle have been recovered. After that, the DMV will issue a regular vehicle title.
Is there anything else that i need to do after i recover the vehicle?