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Use this form to register a vehicle, renew a vehicle registration, change a registration, replace a lost or damaged item, transfer plates or get a title. See form MV-82.1 for instructions. You can renew your registration or order a replacement registration online.
- Vehicles
Use the DMV Registration Document Guide to find what...
- Vehicles
The New York State Legislature amended the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law (VTL) in the Laws of 2021 to eliminate certain driver license suspensions and to allow motorists to apply for payment plans for certain traffic ticket fines, surcharges, and fees.
Bring your registration renewal notice (MV-3 or OP-3) and payment to a DMV office. Call us Monday-Friday 8:00AM-4:30PM (except holidays). For General Assistance (DMV Call Centers): 1-518-486-9786. Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD): 711 or 1-800-662-1220 (have the relay operator dial 1-518-486-9786).
Use the DMV Registration Document Guide to find what documents you need to register your vehicle. Select the vehicle type you are registering below for more information. If you are a New York State resident and purchase a car in another state, you can apply for a registration by mail.
Beginning on May 7, 2025, the federal government will require your driver license, permit or ID card to be REAL ID compliant if you wish to use it as identification to board a domestic flight (within the U.S.).
Pay your registration fee online and Schedule a reservation to visit the DMV office to hand in your ownership document, if required, and pick up your vehicle registration and plates. We will have them waiting so you will be in and out quickly.
See location, instructions and reservation information for your DMV. When you change your address for a vehicle registration, we also update the title certificate record. See more information about New York State vehicle titles. Receive a text and/or email for your registration and inspections by signing up for electronic reminders.