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Looking to register a vehicle in the wonderful state of New York? Well, you’ve come to the right place. With this guide you will obtain all the necessary information regarding how to apply for your vehicle registration as well as what exactly you will need to do before you apply to ensure that you meet all requirements. In order to do this you will need to take steps and follow procedures that we have organized for you with all the necessary research and information regarding registering your vehicle in the state of New York.

Whether you’re looking to register a specific type of vehicle, renew your soon to be expired registration, replace a lost, stolen, or damaged registration, or update your current vehicle registration all of this information and more will be provided for you fast, easy, and stress free! Our purpose is to help you get ready and know exactly how to prepare properly by providing you all the tools and information you may need from beginning to end in this process. So, don’t worry and just allow us to make your life slightly less complicated.

Registration insurance requirements


You will be required to obtain proper NY insurance when you go to register your vehicle. This is a necessary requirement in order to help reduce the number of uninsured drivers on the road which can often result in high costs if you are involved in any vehicle accident.

Your insurance company will issue your proof of insurance by providing you two New York insurance ID cards, one which you will give to the DMV office and one which you will keep to present as proof of insurance when needed, and by sending an electronic notice of your insurance coverage to the DMV office. You will need to provide both to the DMV office within 45 days of obtaining your ID cards to apply for a vehicle registration.

In order to be able to apply for your vehicle registration it will be mandatory that you obtain liability insurance for your vehicle before you are allowed to register and legally drive it without any consequences. What is the purpose of liability insurance? Well, if you are involved in a car accident it is important that any and all damages or injuries you cause someone else can be paid for without causing you financial difficulty to pay.

Minimum Vehicle Liability Insurance Policy:

Single Accident Property Damage…………….... $10,000

Injury for one person………………………………... $25,000

Injury for multiple people………………………..…. $50,000

Death of one person…………………………...……. $50,000

Multiple Deaths……………………………………..… $100,000

Your liability insurance must be a New York State insurance coverage plan obtained from a licensed NYS Department of Financial Services and certified by the New York DMV office; out of state insurance plans will not be accepted.

The insurance plan must be maintained valid even when your vehicle is no longer in use, meaning it must also be issued in your name as well as remain in your name while you maintain ownership of the vehicle. Also, your insurance ID card and vehicle registration must be under the same name, if you do not maintain your insurance coverage, your vehicle registration along with your driver license will be suspended.


TipIf you are not able to continue maintaining your vehicle’s liability insurance, you will need to surrender your license plates or your registration and license could be revoked. However, if you are only looking to stop using your vehicle for seasonal periods, please take a look at how to temporarily surrender your license plates here.

https://dmv.ny.gov/registration/temporary-surrender-vehicle-plates-store-plates-season


Registering your vehicle in New York

The most important part of registering your vehicle in New York is taking a look at the requirements you will need to meet as well as the steps you must take depending on the type of vehicle you own. Whether you are registering a new, used, out-of-state, military, or special type of vehicle, you should see the specific instructions to have it registered so you can make sure the process is as easy and quick as possible. You can simply take a look at the outlined steps below to better understand what exactly you must do in order to register your vehicle in New York and begin driving legally as soon as possible!

You will have to be at least 16 years old in order to register the vehicle in your name in the state of New York. You will have to register your vehicle by going to the DMV office in person, however the New York DMV allows for you to fill out the application process for your vehicle registration online through their E-ZVisit system. You will be able to print out the form that has a barcode which will allow you to simply have it scanned and processed in the DMV office.

REGISTER A NEW VEHICLEIf you are interested in registering a vehicle in New York that is brand new, you will have to take the following steps:

• Visit the DMV office.

• Fill out the Vehicle Registration/Title Application Form (MV-82).

• Provide proof of your ownership.

o Original or Certified Copy of a Retail Certificate of Sale Form (MV-50). o Original or Certified Copy of a Manufacturer’s Certificate of Origin (MCO)

• Provide proof of your NY vehicle liability insurance.

o Insurance ID Card

o Electronic Notice of Insurance Coverage from Insurance Company

• Provide proof of your identity and age.

o New York Driver License

o Non Driver ID Card

https://process.dmv.ny.gov/EZVisit/index.cfm

https://dmv.ny.gov/forms/mv82.pdf

https://dmv.ny.gov/forms/vs114I.pdf



• Provide proof of bill of sale.

• Provide proof of sales tax.

o Purchased at a Dealer:

• Fill out the Retail Certificate of Sale Form (MV-50). ORo Purchased or Given from Another Person:

• Original Bill of Sale

• Fill out the front of the Statement of Transaction Form (DTF-802).

• Present Odometer Disclosure Statement, if vehicle is newer than 10 years.

o If not provided, both the new seller and buyer must fill out the Odometer Disclosure Statement section of the MV-103 form.

• Present Damage Disclosure Statement, if vehicle proof of ownership is from New York.

o If not provided, both the new seller and buyer must fill out the Damage Disclosure Statement section of the MV-103 form.

• Pay all necessary fees.

Make sure to take a look at all other acceptable documents to provide as proof of ownership and proof of identity.

REGISTER A USED VEHICLEIn order to register a used vehicle in the state of New York you will have to complete the following steps carefully:




o Purchased from a Dealer:

• Original or Certified Copy of a Retail Certificate of Sale Form (MV-50).

https://dmv.ny.gov/registration/sales-tax-information

http://dmv.ny.gov/forms/vs114I.pdf

https://dmv.ny.gov/forms/dtf802.pdf




https://dmv.ny.gov/registration/transfer-ownership-and-acceptable-proofs-ownership


https://dmv.ny.gov/vehicle-registration/proofs-identity-and-date-birth-nys-vehicle-registrations-or-title-certificates





• Original or Certified Copy of a Manufacturer’s Certificate of Origin (MCO)

ORo Purchased from a Private Sale:

• Original Certified Title Transferable Registration Showing Transfer


OR

• Original Certificate of Title


o Insurance ID Card









• Non Driver ID Card

• Provide proof of vehicle inspection, only required if you purchased from private sale.

o Fill out the Retail Certificate of Sale Form (MV-50).













REGISTER AN OUT-OF-STATE VEHICLEHave you recently moved or purchased a vehicle and would like to register it in New York? Then you will have to take the below steps to have it properly registered:




o New Vehicle:

• Original or Certified Copy of a Manufacturer’s Certificate of Origin (MCO)


ORo Used Vehicle:

• Original Out-of-State Certificate of Title or Transferable Registration


















o Non Driver ID Card

• Provide proof of vehicle inspection.

o Fill out the Retail Certificate of Sale Form (MV-50).







REGISTRATION FOR MILITARY MEMBERSAs an active military member you will have to take the same general steps seen above in order to register your vehicle, however if you do not reside in New York, you may be granted a full exemption from having to pay the sales tax of the vehicle you purchase. to do this you will have to be able to meet the necessary requirements, such as providing proof of you having paid your tax. Lastly, you will also be required to take the following steps:


• Fill out box 12 of the Sales Tax Exemption Form (DTF-803).

• Provide proof of your military service.

o Military ID Card

o Certificate of Discharge

• Provide proof of tax paid.

o Sales Tax









o Use Tax

o Excise Tax

o Usage or Highway Use Tag

Once you have taken the above steps you may be granted exemption from having to pay sales tax when you register your vehicle.

TipWhen you go to the DMV office to register your vehicle or handle issues with your vehicle registration, it is advisable to make a reservation online before your visit to prevent the unneeded stress and hassle of going to the office in person. to make a reservation online with the DMV office, take a look at the NY DMV official website here.

https://dmv.ny.gov/offices/make-reservation-visit-dmv-office


Renewing your vehicle registrationIs it time to renew your vehicle registration? Much like with many things in life, such as your driver license and even food products, your vehicle registration will be at risk of expiring which would mean your vehicle will be deemed invalid to drive legally. This of course can be solved by simply making sure to renew your vehicle’s registration before the expiration date is allowed to pass by unattended.

Therefore, allowing your vehicle registration to expire is not a well advised thing to do, as it will mean you are no longer able to legally drive with your vehicle. Having this happen limits your ability to travel as you please or even for emergency purposes.

To renew your vehicle registration in person you will have to take the following steps:



• Provide proof of your identity.


o New York ID Card

o U.S. Passport

• Provide proof of inspection, if necessary.

• Pay the necessary renewal fee.

o The renewal fee will be stated on your renewal notice.

Make sure to take a look at all other acceptable documents to provide as proof of identity.

RENEWING ONLINEIf you are interested in renewing your vehicle registration online, you can do it even up to one year after your registration has expired. In the case that you are interested in renewing your vehicle registration online, all you need to do is follow these steps:

• Visit the New York DMV official site here.


o The renewal fee will be stated on your renewal notice and on your screen when you renew online.

• Provide the last name of the person whose name the registration is under.




https://transact2.dmv.ny.gov/registrationrenew/


• Pay the necessary renewal fee with a valid credit or pin-less debit card.

o The renewal fee will show up on your screen when you renew online.

After you’ve completed the above steps you will be able to print out a temporary registration which will be valid for 10 days. Your permanent registration should arrive in the mail within 10 days, otherwise please contact the DMV office.

RENEWING BY MAILHowever, if you would like to renew your vehicle registration online you can easily do so by simply taking the following steps:

• Fill out the bottom part of the Vehicle Registration Renewal Notice (MV-3) you received in the mail.

OR



o Must be paid with either personal check or money order addressed to ‘Commissioner of Motor’

• Mail the form and fee to the following address:

o The address stated on the MV-3 form.

OR

o The following address if you filled out the MV-82 application:

NYS DMV Port Jefferson Office

3 Roads Plaza

1055 Route 112

Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776

Allow for your permanent vehicle registration to arrive in the mail within a few weeks, otherwise please contact the DMV office.

TipCheck to make sure that your vehicle meets the standards to be renewed online. In case you qualify for a ‘no fee’ renewal, you will need to go to the DMV office in person to renew.



Replacing your vehicle registration

Has something happened to your vehicle registration? Well, it doesn’t matter if your vehicle registration was recently lost, stolen, or even damaged, the New York DMV will help you in obtaining a new vehicle registration as soon as possible regardless of the situation. no matter what, you will be able to effortlessly replace it with a new duplicate vehicle registration. All it requires of you is to do a few things.

Documents• Fill out the Application for Registration/Title Application (MV-82).

o Write your new address if your address has changed.

• Provide a photocopy of your proof of identity.


o New York ID card

o U.S. Passport

• Pay the necessary fee of $3, either with a check or money order payable to the “Commissioner of Motor Vehicles”.

REPLACING ONLINEThe state of New York also offers you the chance to replace your vehicle registration in the case that it has been lost, stolen, or damaged. However you will not be allowed to replace your vehicle registration if it’s for one of the following vehicles:

• Vehicles Older than 1973

• Snowmobiles, ATV, or Boats

• Motorcycles

• Trailers

• Transporter Vehicles

• Vehicles with an Expired, Revoked, Suspended, or Surrendered Registration




If your vehicle is none of the above, you may be able to replace your vehicle registration online. All you will be required to do is take the following steps:

• Provide your vehicle plate or registration number.

• Provide your registration class.

• Provide the ZIP code for the address stated on your registration record.

• Pay the necessary fee of $3, either with a credit card, or a debit card without a pin.

Allow for your permanent vehicle registration to arrive in the mail within 10 days, otherwise please contact the DMV office.

REPLACING BY MAILHowever, if you would like to replace your vehicle registration by mail you can do so by simply taking the following steps:

• Fill out the Application for Registration/Title Application (MV-82).

o Write your new address if your address has changed.

• Provide a photocopy of your proof of identity.


o New York ID card

o U.S. Passport

• Pay the necessary fee of $3, either with a check or money order payable to the “Commissioner of Motor Vehicles”.

• Mail all necessary documents and fees to the following address:

NYS DMV Port Jefferson Office

3 Roads Plaza

1055 Route 112

Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776

After you’ve completed the above steps you will be able to print out a temporary registration which will be valid for 10 days. Your permanent registration should arrive in the mail within 10 days, otherwise please contact the DMV office.




TipMake sure you report your license plate when it is lost, damaged, or stolen and you seek to replace it. Obtaining a police report or having the police office fill out a Certificate of Lost License, Permit, or Plates Form (MV-78B) stating your registration was lost due to a crime will allow you to be exempt from paying the replacement fee.




Updating your vehicle registration

Whether you are moving homes to a new city or making a major change such as changing some part of your name, you will need to consider how these changes affect your legal documents. So, it is important that you learn how to make these changes to your life in case you make these decisions.

CHANGING YOUR NAMEMaking any type of change to your legal name will have a major effect on your legal documentation, including your vehicle registration. If you have officially changed your name, then you will be required to change your name on all of your identification documents and cards, including your vehicle registration. Now, how to do this is very simple, all you must do is follow the steps below that best apply to your situation:





o New York ID Card

o U.S. Passport

• Provide proof of any name changes, if necessary:

o Marriage Certificate

o Divorce Decree

o Court Order

After you complete the above steps, your vehicle registration will be updated with your new legal name free of charge. Make sure to take a look at all other acceptable documents to provide as proof of identity.

CHANGING YOUR ADDRESSHave you recently moved? Well there’s nothing to worry about because changing the address on your vehicle registration is really simple. Once you move, you will be required to change your address with the New York DMV office within 10 days. For your convenience, the DMV offers the option to change it in person, online, by mail, and even through the phone. so why wait any longer? This is a quick an easy process that will only require that you choose the method you wish to use and take the steps outlined for you.




OnlineTo change your address online go to MyDMV, sign in and choose “change your address.” The application will guide you through the rest of the process. If you do not have an account, click on “Sign up Now”, enter the information and create a Username and follow the instructions. If you already have a NY.gov ID Citizen Username and Password, you will be able to use it with MyDMV.

By Mail To change your address by mail, you must complete the Change Address Form (MV-232) by filling out the first section only if you don’t want to get a replacement. Include your old and new address as required. If you want to request a replacement, fill out part two as well and send the form together with the replacement fee to:

NYS DMV License Production Bureau

PO Box 2895

Albany, NY 12220-0895

By Phone If you prefer to update your address by phone, simply call the DMV call center from Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. to:

1-212-645-5550 or 1-718-966-6155 (From area codes 212, 347, 646, 718, 917 and 929)

1-718-477-4820 (From area codes 516, 631, 845 and 914)

1-518-486-9786 (From area codes 315, 518, 585, 607 and 716)

1-800-368-1186 (Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD))

1-518-473-5595 (From outside New York State)

In Person Do you want to change the photo on your driver’s license in addition to updating the address? In that case, you must go to the DMV and do it in person. Remember to take the complete Change Address Form (MV-232) form with you and money to pay the fee in case you want a replacement.

https://dmv.ny.gov/mydmv/mydmv





Fees There is no fee is you are only changing the address.

If you request a replacement you must pay $3.

TipMake sure you change your legal name with the office of Social Security at least three days before you change your name with the New York DMV office, your legal name must be valid with the Social Security office records in order for you to change your name with the DMV office.


License plates

When you go to register your vehicle at the New York DMV office, you will automatically be assigned a license plate number. This will mean that every time you go to renew your vehicle registration your license plate will also be renewed. The DMV office will provide you with a decal to attach to your license plate which will state the date of expiration. You will be responsible for maintain your license plate valid at all times in order to legally drive in the state of New York.

You can obtain a standard New York Empire State license plate for the basic price of $25 when you go to apply to obtain a license plate. But that won’t be your only option; instead you can chose to get a plate that best fits your tastes either in design, message, or both. You also don’t have to settle for boring or standard license plates, in the state of New York you have the option of obtaining a license plate that fits your personality, hobbies, or interests if your request is approved by the New York DMV office.

GETTING CUSTOM PLATESThere are many different options for you to choose from if you are looking to obtain a personalized license plate for your vehicle; you can either have a license plate with eight characters or a picture license plate with six characters. However, if you are looking to get a personalized license plate for your motorcycle you may only have six characters on your plate.

Obtain OnlineIf you would like to obtain your custom license plate at the DMV office in person, you will have to take the following steps:

• Visit the New York DMV website here.

• Provide your driver license number.

o Must not expire within the next 60 days.

• Provide your original license plate number.

• Provide your vehicle class.

• Provide the first three characters of the name on the vehicle registration.

• Provide the mailing address ZIP code on your vehicle registration.

o Must be your current mailing address.

https://transact2.dmv.ny.gov/PlatesPersonalized/


• Provide your email address.

• Pay the necessary fee.

After you’ve completed the above steps allow time for the DMV office to process your application, once it is complete you should receive your new documentation stating your new and old license plate numbers within 10 days. Your custom license plates should arrive in the mail within 10 days, otherwise, please contact the DMV office at 1-518-402-4838.

Obtain By MailHowever, in the case that you would prefer to obtain your custom license plate by mail, you will have to take the steps outlined below:

• Fill out the Order Form for Personalized Plates or Cause, Organization, Regional, Colleges and Fraternities or Sports Picture Plates (CP-62.1).


• Mail the form and the fee payment to the following address:

NYS DMV Custom Plates Unit

P.O. Box 2775

Albany, NY 12220

After you’ve completed the above steps, allow time for the DMV office to process your application, once it is complete you should receive your new documentation stating your new and old license plate numbers within 10 days. Your custom license plates should arrive in the mail within 10 days, otherwise please contact the DMV office at 1-518-402-4838.

Obtain By PhoneYou will also be provided the option to obtain your custom plate through the phone, all you will have to do is follow the step by step guide below:

• Contact the DMV office through the following number: 1-518-402-4838

o Please make sure to contact between the hours of 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. from Monday to Friday.

• Provide all needed information.


After you’ve completed the above steps, allow time for the DMV office to process your application; once it is complete you should receive your new documentation stating your new and old license plate numbers within 10 days. Your custom license plates

https://dmv.ny.gov/forms/cp621.pdf


should arrive in the mail within 10 days, otherwise please contact the DMV office at 1-518-402-4838.

FeesYou will be required to pay an initial fee when you first obtain your custom license plate and afterwards pay an annual fee to maintain the license plate valid. Take a look at the fees below to see what you will be required to pay for your custom license plate in New York:

Vehicle Initial Payment………………………….. $60

Vehicle Annual Payment………………………… $31.25

Motorcycle Initial Payment……………………. $35

Motorcycle Annual Payment………………….. $18.75

Replacing Your License Plates

There may be a time where you may need to replace your vehicle’s license plates, whether it is due to having them stolen, damaged, or perhaps lost. Regardless, replacing your license plates in the state of New York is a simple and clean process that allows for you to obtain a replacement plates for your vehicle as well as help you to feel safe and secure. Take a look at the process you will have to take to replace your license plates as soon as possible:

Documents• Visit the DMV office.

• Present the original license plate, a completed Certificate of Lost License, Permit, or Plates Form (MV-78B), or a police report.




o New York ID Card

o U.S. Passport


o Insurance ID Card






• Pay the necessary fee:

o $25 for a set of two plates.

o $12.50 for one issued plate

Allow for your permanent vehicle registration to arrive in the mail within 10 days, otherwise please contact the DMV office.

SURRENDERING NEW YORK LICENSE PLATESAre you thinking about ending or not renewing the liability insurance on your vehicle? Then, it is important that you surrender the New York state license plates for that vehicle, otherwise, you will be faced with having both your vehicle registration and possibility even your driver license suspended. You will also be required to surrender your license plates if you decide to register your vehicle in another state.

See below on how to surrender your vehicle’s license plates in person at the New York DMV office:

• Take down the plate frames and fasteners from your license plates.

• Destroy the registration and inspection stickers on your vehicle.


• Hand over the license plates.

• Pay the $1 fee.

Surrender by MailThough, if you do not have time to go to a DMV office or you would prefer to surrender your license plates through the mail you can do just that, all it takes is following the steps below:

• Fill out the Plate Surrender Application (PD-7).

• Take down the plate frames and fasteners from your license plates.

• Destroy the registration and inspection stickers on your vehicle.

• Send in the application and license plates to the following address:

https://dmv.ny.gov/forms/pd7.pdf


NYS DMV

6 Empire State Plaza

Room B240

Albany, NY 12228

TipThere are restrictions on what you are allowed to put on your personalized license plate so make sure to check out the regulations here. also remember that the New York DMV office reserves the right to not approve your custom license plate request, so make sure to meet the restrictions before you apply.

https://dmv.ny.gov/custom-plates/restrictions-personalized-plates


Vehicle Safety Tips

The most important thing before you begin driving any vehicle is that both you and the vehicle are well prepared for any trip you make. This means checking and making any changes to your vehicle or your behavior to make sure that you are able to drive safely at all times.

EMERGENCY KITOne of the essentials to safe driving is having a basic emergency kit available in your vehicle at all times. This kit should include basic items such as water, extra batteries, rope, First Aid kit, matches, a whistle, etc. During winter months it is also important to carry items such as blankets, non-perishable foods, extra gloves and socks, and a shovel.

WINTER DRIVINGOne of the most dangerous times to drive is during the winter, especially if you live in an area that snows. Therefore, it is best to consider these tips to drive safely during the winter.

• Don’t Rush! • Roads are often covered in snow and ice after it snows, so instead

of driving fast and risking an accident in your rush to get to your destination try leaving a few minutes earlier than usual. This will allow you to drive slower and help to avoid rushing other drivers by not tailgating them if they are going slower.

• Don’t Panic If You Skid or Slip • In the case that your vehicle does ski or slip while driving make sure

you do not panic and slam down on your brakes. Instead all you need to do is apply slow and even pressure on your brakes until you stop. This will prevent you from spinning further out of control.

• Check Your Vehicle • Before you even leave your house make sure your vehicle’s controls,

brakes, tank, tires, antifreeze, exhaust, etc. are all working properly. It is also important that you remove all ice and snow from your car before you begin driving; this prevents the snow from blocking your view while you drive.


DRINKING AND DRIVINGEvery year thousands are killed as a result of drinking and driving. This is something that is very easily prevented; it only requires that you plan ahead of time by taking these steps.

Even before you begin drinking you should arrange for someone else to be the designated driver. In the case that they also become intoxicated, it is important that you arrange to take a taxi. Never allow someone drunk to drive, instead take away their keys and call for alternative transportation.

If you see someone who you suspect is drunk, and they signs of intoxication while driving such as making wide turns, weaving, swerving, braking erratically, turning abruptly, etc. call 911 and contact authorities immediately. also make sure to avoid them on the road to ensure your own safety.

USING YOUR PHONEDriving while using your cell phone is one of the most dangerous things you can do because during those few seconds your attention is diverted to your phone, a major accident could occur. So, make sure you don’t text, use of the internet on your phone, or receive calls while you drive to prevent accidents as best as possible.

THINGS TO AVOIDDriving isn’t always a relaxing experience. There are certain actions that can be both an annoyance and dangerous to you while on the road driving. These things are often avoidable if you make sure to take the necessary steps towards preventing them, as well as stopping them after you discover them to be occurring.

Car Accidents The best way to avoid car accidents is to ensure that your vehicle is safe to drive and will not cause you any problems. to do this you only need to regularly check that your brakes are functioning properly, your tires are inflated and not worn out, and that the steering and suspensions are checked by a mechanic and will not fail while you drive, especially at high speeds.

Wasting Gas As the price of gas goes up you may begin to start looking for ways to save on those expensive trips to the pump. Well, saving on gas is something that is possible if you take a few steps towards ensuring that you waste less gas.


Some of the ways you can start saving gas are: not using air conditioning, not leaving your engine running, or speeding above 60 mph. These things are preventable and not necessary for you to drive, therefore you can quickly reduce the amount of gas you waste.

Another way to save on gas is to make sure that your vehicle is functioning properly, you can do this by checking that your tires are properly inflated, your engine is well tuned, and check that your octane level is the correct amount to your vehicle’s needs.

Aggressive DrivingAggressive driving and drivers are both things that should be avoided to prevent any on-road aggression or accidents. Aggressive driving is categorized as exhibiting behaviors such as aggressive tailgating, verbal or physically harassing another driver, preventing another driver from merging or passing.

However, if you are an aggressive driver, you are putting others at risk every time you do any of the above behaviors. If you encounter a frustrating situation on the road, instead of becoming aggressive you should instead take for a moment, breathe, and continue moving.


DMV Hours and Locations

The DMV has offices conveniently located across the state. Click here to learn more about DMV office locations, schedules, and waiting times.

Have you ever visited the DMV and realized that you forgot a document? Now you can avoid that and save the trip by using the online services. You will be able to:

• Renew Your Vehicle Registration

• Obtain Registration Text and/or Email Reminders

• Manage Your Registrations

• Change Address on Your Registration or Title

• Complete Registration Application Online

• Calculate Registration Fees

• Register Out-of-State Snowmobile

• Oder Empire Gold Plates

If you have any questions, you can call the DMV at the following numbers:

• 1-212-645-5550 or 1-718-966-6155 (From area codes 212, 347, 646, 718, 917 and 929)

• 1-718-477-4820 (From area codes 516, 631, 845 and 914)

• 1-518-486-9786 (From area codes 315, 518, 585, 607 and 716)

• 1-800-368-1186 (Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD))

• 1-518-473-5595 (From outside New York State)

Their office hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. (Eastern Time), except for holidays.

For general inquiries, you may contact customer service by visiting the online knowledgebase here and, if you don’t find the answer, go to the “Ask a Question Tab” and submit a question.

https://dmv.ny.gov/contact-us/find-dmv-office-locations-hours-and-road-test-sites

https://dmv.ny.gov/more-info/registration-transactions

http://nysdmv.custhelp.com/app/answers/list


DON’T WASTE TIME AND MONEY DRIVING TO THE LICENSING OFFICE.

http://car-registration.org/official-forms.html

