Register an Out-of-State Vehicle in New York
Quick answer
You must register your vehicle in New York within 30 days of becoming a resident. This applies whether you move to New York with a vehicle, or already live in New York and acquire a vehicle from another state.
Agency
New York State Department of Motor Vehicles
Deadline
Register your vehicle in New York within 30 days
Online option
In person only
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- Completed Vehicle Registration/Title Application (Form MV-82)
- Proof of ownership (original document, photocopies not accepted)
- Proof of New York State automobile liability insurance
When
Register your vehicle in New York within 30 days
New York resident, either newly moved with a vehicle or acquiring one from out of state
Confirmed directly on the New York State DMV's official "Register an Out-of-State Vehicle" page.
How it works
- Obtain New York automobile liability insurance
- Complete Form MV-82
- Mail or bring your application and proof of ownership to a local DMV office within 30 days of establishing residency
- If registering by mail from outside New York, allow up to 6 weeks for registration documents and up to 90 days for your title certificate
Online option
Not available online
This requires an in-person visit; see the in-person section below.
In person
Handled through DMV or your County Clerk's Auto Bureau depending on county.
Common situations
Verified August 18, 2026, source: New York State Department of Motor Vehicles