To register a vehicle in New York State you must have New York State issued automobile liability insurance coverage. Learn about

• New York State insurance requirements [1]

Changes to your insurance

• Check your insurance status [2]
• Changes to your insurance policy [3]
• Provide proof of insurance [4]

Cancel insurance

You must surrender your plates before you end the vehicle's liability insurance coverage. 

• Surrender (return) your plates to the DMV [5]
• Moving out of state [6]

Insurance issues or suspensions

• Respond to DMV insurance letters and orders [7]
• Insurance lapse [8]
• Pay insurance lapse civil penalty [9]
• Pay a suspension termination fee [10]
• Unsatisfied judgment [11]

More information

• Find 3-digit insurance codes [12]
• For-hire insurance [13]
• Get crash/accident related insurance information [14]
• Insurance rate and premiums [15]
• Point and Insurance Reduction Program (PIRP) [16]