Become a Registered Transporter

Transporter plates are issued to a registered dealer and to any person, firm, association, or corporation engaged in a business requiring the limited operation of motor vehicles so that they can be delivered, repaired, or improved.

Transporter plates may be used on vehicles owned by a manufacturer for demonstrated purposes. This includes:

• credit and finance companies
• brokers
• manufacturers
• weighmasters
• testers
• automobile repair shops
• automobile painters
• automobile body builders
• automobile radio installers and installers of other equipment in or on motor vehicles
• transporters of vehicles from automobile factories or assembling plants

Before you apply to be a transporter you should read the DMV Commissioner’s Regulations for Motor Vehicle Dealers and Transporters (PDF) (CR-78) and Facility Requirements - Dealers/Transporters (PDF) (VS-142). For more information, call the Office of Vehicle Safety at 518-474-0919.

Transporters must submit proof that they need transporter plates. To become a registered transporter with the Department of Motor Vehicles in New York State, you must submit:

• an Original Facility Application (PDF) (VS-1D) 
• proof of Workers' Compensation Insurance, or a statement that you have no employees, 
• a filing receipt from the New York State Department of State (Corporation or LLC) or a business certificate from the County Clerk (Individual using assumed name or partnership)
• a copy of your driver license or government issued photo ID
• a statement regarding why you need transporter plates
• all fees

Mail your application, associated documents, and fees to the Bureau of Consumer & Facility Services at the address below.