If you are a New York State resident and purchase a car in another state, you can apply for a registration by mail.

To register an imported vehicle, you must provide proof of ownership and acceptable U.S. Customs and Border Protection documents along with other registration documents.

To register a vehicle for someone else, you must show proof of identity for yourself and the registrant (the person the vehicle is or will...

If the dealership does not register the leased vehicle, you must register the vehicle with DMV.

How to register or transfer a vehicle with more than one owner or registrant.

Provide additional proofs to title and register a vehicle bought at a sheriff or marshall auction.