Getting A New York Car Title Transfer

By Kerri Stout


Looking to sell a car or just simply buying one then there are necessary and mandatory steps to be taken. The transfer proves ownership of vehicle and titling and registration can be completed in one step. There are specific documents that will be needed for a New York car title transfer. Cost, location, restrictions and length is all topics to look into.

If buying at a dealership this transfer step is usually done at that place of business. Then there would be an issue temporary registration and licence plates. Have insurance information readily available or preferred insurer and if there is a insurance broker that is preferred than direct the sales person to communicate directly with them. Policy number and drivers licence are mandatory.

The city gives new comers and chance to get settled in and get things transferred over. Within thirty days the paperwork must be taken care of in order for validity. In addition to other documents there must be valid New York based insurance to even get the ownership. If a vehicle is purchased outside the state and the resident lives within NY then those rule can be found at the local DMV.

Buying from a private party there are more steps involved. The buyer needs a bill of sale, title filled by seller, odometer, damage disclosure, sellers signature, NY id card, Registration title application, proof of DOB, statement of transaction and of course payment for titling. There is a full list of documents that need to be in order which with proper execution can be a simple task.

Costs are involved such as sales taxes, licence plate fees, registration fees and some other costs. The local DMV will calculate the fees. Expect about a fifty dollar charge for titling alone. You can inquire at the dealer for full cost for all these fees as its relativity the same across the board at a registered dealership.

There are plenty of regulations and rules when it comes to getting your title and getting information switched over. Family and gifting vehicles have different criteria. In case of death and other willed entitlements check the website to get all the information before going into the office for new ownership.

Duplicate title can not be obtained online however by mail by filling out an application and the cost is about a twenty dollar fee which can be paid by cheque or money order. Going in person is another option make sure to have personal identification. For safety reasons the re issuing is not done online. Can be a good option to keep a copy somewhere like a safe or with other important family documents.

Getting all information ahead of time can save frustrating and necessary extra visits between the seller and purchaser. Dealerships offer these services but often for an extra cost however at the same token usually takes a licensed dealer 24-48 hours while this may be a much lengthier process for an individual. Buying or selling privately having all the right documents in order and filled out correctly will save time and rejected applications.




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