Transfer IRP registration

 

To transfer an IRP registration and apportioned plates, request that the IRB transfer the registration when you buy or register the new vehicle.

Transfer IRP registration online

You can apply to transfer an IRP registration online through the New York State One Stop Credentialing and Registration system (OSCAR). For more information go to https://www.oscar.ny.gov/OSCR/OSCRCarrierHome

 

Transfer an IRP registration by mail

To apply for transfer of an IRP registration mail the following

  • completed and signed form Schedule A & C (pdf) (IRP-6) 1
  • proof of:
    • ownership and proof of insurance (form FS-20) for the new vehicle being added to your account
    • clearance of the Heavy Vehicle Use Tax (IRS form 2290) if applicable
    • proof of identity2
  • the original cab card for the vehicle being removed from the fleet
  • the appropriate fee


If you are using the United States Postal Service use this address

International Registration Bureau
PO Box 2850 ESP
Albany, NY 12220-0850



If you use an express mail service or other method, use this address

International Registration Bureau
NYS DMV
Room 136
6 Empire State Plaza
Albany, NY  12228

Transfer an IRP registration at the Customer Service Counter in Albany

You may bring the items described above to

Customer Service Counter
Room 136
Swan Street Building
Empire State Plaza
Albany, NY  12228

The office is open from 8:00am to 3:45pm, Monday through Friday, except state holidays

 

See location, instructions and reservation information for your DMV

 

Transfer an IRP registration by fax

Fax the items described above to the IRB at 518-486-6579

 

How much will the transfer cost?

Fees are calculated by member jurisdictions using different methods. The NY State IRB cannot calculate the amount of your bill until the transfer has been processed

When will the new registration expire?

The new registration expires on the same date as the original registration.

What if the new vehicle weighs more than the previous vehicle?

If the new vehicle weighs more than the previous vehicle, there are pro-rated registration fees for the difference in weight, administrative fees for the vehicle plate transfer and fees for any fee increases that may have occurred since the original registration was issued.


What should I do with the original cab card?

The original cab card for the vehicle being removed from your fleet must be sent to the  IRB.

What if I do not transfer the registration immediately? 

If you do not transfer the registration immediately, surrender the apportioned plates and cab card to the IRB. Your vehicle registration will be suspended if there is a lapse of liability insurance and the apportioned plates were not surrendered. The driver license of the registrant can also be suspended.

See Section 9.0 of the NY State IRP Manual (pdf) (IRP-8) for complete instructions on registration transfers.

  1. 1. In Part 1, Type of Application Requested, check TRANSFER PLATES, and complete the Carrier, Fleet, Weight and Vehicle Information sections on the form
  2. 2. If you apply by mail, send photocopies of your proofs of identity. If another person brings your application to the Customer Service Counter, see the requirements for a second-party registration application.

Do it by phone

You cannot transfer an IRP registration by phone. You may call the IRB with questions at

1-518-473-5834
Monday - Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Do it by fax

You can fax the items described on this page to the IRB at 518-486-6579.

Do it by mail

You can transfer your IRP registration by mail. Follow the instructions on this page and Schedule A&C (IRP-6).

Do it at the DMV

You can transfer an IRP registration at the

Customer Service Counter
Room 136
Swan Street Building
Empire State Plaza
Albany, NY  12228

The Customer Service Counter is open 8:00am to 3:45pm, Monday through Friday, except state holidays

You cannot transfer an IRP registration at a DMV local office.

See location, instructions and reservation information for your DMV

For your convenience, many DMV PDF forms can be filled in online and then printed.