Change Name on Title After Lease Buyout
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When you purchase a vehicle from a leasing company, you must have the title issued in your name. The title must be issued in your name before you can sell or transfer the vehicle.
Vehicles Purchased From a Leasing Company
Bring the following items to the DMV:
- a completed Vehicle Registration/Title Application (PDF) (MV-82) or Application for Title (PDF) (MV-82TON)
- proof of identity such as a New York State License, Permit, or Non-Driver ID card (must be current or not expired for more than 2 years) - Please see the DMV Document Guide for more information about acceptable additional identification.
- New York State or out-of-state title with completed
- buyer and seller information
- odometer and damage disclosure statements for all vehicles manufactured in or after the 2011 model year that are 20 model years old or newer
- lease buyout agreement
- completed Statement of Transaction {Sales Tax Form} (PDF) (DTF-802) and a bill of sale (PDF) (MV-912) – when you arrive at the DMV, be prepared to pay sales tax
- lien release(s), if appropriate
- payment for the $50.00 fee
The title certificate must be mailed to you; a DMV office cannot give you the title certificate.
Vehicles Purchased from a New York State Dealer
You can send the following documents by mail or bring them to your local DMV office:
- a completed Vehicle Registration/Title Application (PDF) (MV-82) or Application for Title (PDF) (MV-82TON)
- proof of identity such as a New York State License, Permit, or Non-Driver ID card (must be current or not expired for more than 2 years) - Please see the DMV Document Guide for more information about acceptable additional identification.
- New York State or out-of-state title with completed
- buyer and seller information
- odometer and damage disclosure statements for all vehicles manufactured in or after the 2011 model year that are 20 model years old or newer
- Retail Certificate of Sale (MV-50)
- lien release(s), if appropriate
- payment for the $50.00 fee
Mail to New York State DMV Title Services, see below.
Contact Title Services Bureau
Contact us by phone:
8:30am - 4:00pm - Monday thru Friday
1-518-486-4714
Mailing Address:
Title Services Bureau
New York State DMV
6 Empire State Plaza
Albany, NY 12228