Odometer Disclosure Statement (Form MV-103)– This form must be attached to the bill of sale of the vehicle is under ten (10) years old or sixteen-thousand (16,000) pounds.
Registering a Vehicle
A vehicle owner has to register their vehicle within 180 days of the effective date of their insurance policy and is required to renew the registration annually.[1] Registration renewal is available online, by mail, or in person at any DMV office.
Where to Register
Some counties are able to apply online. If the vehicle will reside in a county without online registration, it is best to check with the specific county’s DMV office for its procedures.
Required Documents
- Bill of Sale;
- Vehicle Registration/Title Application (Form MV-82);
- Statement of Transaction (Form DTF-802);
- Odometer Disclosure Statement (Form MV-103);
- Certificate of Title or other proof of ownership[2] (apply for a replacement title at the NY DMV’s website);
- Valid driver’s license;
- New York Motor Vehicle Power of Attorney is needed if the owner designates another person to register the vehicle for them;
- Registration Fees; and
- Proof of Insurance with Minimum Requirements:[3]
- $10,000 for property damage for a single accident
- $25,000 for bodily injury and $50,000 for death for a person involved in an accident
- $50,000 for bodily injury and $100,000 for death for two or more people in an accident