New registration in New York
Check the documents and fees found on official New York pages. Items that could not be matched to the live source are left out; this is not a complete application checklist.
Documents and fees from official sources
These excerpts were matched to live state pages on 2026-10-02. This was an automated text check, not a human review of eligibility or the full page. Requirements depend on your situation; confirm them with the agency before acting.
Documents and preparation
- Vehicle Registration/Title Application (MV-82)
A completed Vehicle Registration/Title Application (form MV-82*).
Official source - Proof of ownership
Proof of ownership (see page 3).
Official source - NYS Insurance ID Card
A NYS insurance card in the name of the registrant (see page 3).
Official source - Proof of sales tax clearance
Proof of sales tax clearance or completed sales tax forms (see page 4).
Official source - Proof of identity
Proof of identity - a current photo NYS driver license, learner permit or non-driver ID card, or refer to form ID-82* (Proofs of Identity for Registration and Title).
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Fees
- Title certificate fee$50.00
title certificate fee of $50.00
Official source - Vehicle plate fee$25.00
vehicle plate fee - $25 for standard plates (or $12.50 for a vehicle that has one plate)
Official source - MCTD supplemental fee$50.00
supplemental Metropolitan Commuter Transportation District (MCTD) fee for the following 12 counties only: Bronx, Kings (Brooklyn), New York (Manhattan), Queens, Richmond (Staten Island), Dutchess, Nassau, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Suffolk, and Westchester, $50 for two years ($25 per year)
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