MV-82: New York Vehicle Registration/Title Application

Mark Yes or No: is this vehicle being registered only for personal use? If yes, complete sections 1-4 of this form. If no, complete sections 1-5 of this form.

If this vehicle is a pick-up truck that is never used for commercial purposes and does not have advertising on any part of the truck, you are eligible for passenger plates or commercial plates. Select one: Passenger Plates or Commercial Plates.

Under I WANT TO: Register a Vehicle, Renew a Registration, Get a Title Only, Change a Registration, Replace Lost or Damaged Items and Transfer Plates, with a Current Plate Number box.

In Section 1, enter the Name of Primary Registrant (Last, First, Middle or Business Name), the Former Name (if name was changed you must present proof) with Name Change Yes or No, the NYS driver license ID number of Primary Registrant or mark No ID #, the Date of Birth (Month, Day, Year), the Sex (M, F or X) and the Telephone or Mobile Phone Number (Area Code).

For the co-registrant, enter the Name of Co-registrant (Last, First, Middle), the Email, the NYS driver license ID number of Co-registrant or mark No ID #, the Date of Birth (Month, Day, Year), the Sex (M, F or X) and Name Change Yes or No and Address Change? Yes or No.

Enter the address where the primary registrant gets mail (include street number and name, rural delivery or box number) with Apt. No., City or Town, State and Zip Code. The address where the primary registrant gets mail will be on the document.

Enter the address where the primary registrant resides if different from the mailing address, and do not give a P.O. box. Enter the County of Residence.

Enter the Vehicle Identification Number and the Vehicle Description Year and Make. Mark one Body Type: 2-Door, 4-Door, Pick-up, Van, Convertible, Suburban/SUV, Limo, Other, Trailer, Motorcycle or Tow.

Enter the Color, and mark the Type of Power (Fuel): Gas, Diesel, Electric, Flex, CNG, Propane, None or Other.

For trailers & commercial vehicles: Unladen Weight. For commercial vehicles: Cylinders and Maximum Gross Weight.

In Section 2, enter the Adult Seating Capacity (Including Driver), the Odometer Reading in Miles, the Mileage Brand (A, E or N), the Axles and the Distance.

If your vehicle is a limousine, stretch limousine or otherwise altered to increase the seating capacity, you must present to the DMV office a photograph or copy of all labels or plates (normally found on the driver's door or door post). If the vehicle is a limousine, stretch limousine or otherwise altered and now has an adult seating capacity of 9 or more (including the driver), you must show the original NYS DOT Inspection Receipt OR a NYS DOT Exemption Letter.

Mark Yes or No: is this vehicle a limousine, stretch limousine or otherwise altered to increase seating capacity? If YES, include a picture of the required Federal Alterer's Safety Certification (normally found on the driver's door or door post) in accordance with VTL §401. If YES, mark Yes or No: is this limousine, stretch limousine or otherwise altered vehicle equipped with safety belts at all occupant seating positions?

If the OWNER of the vehicle is DIFFERENT from the REGISTRANT, the OWNER must complete Section 3: the Primary Owner NYS License Number or No ID #, the Name of Primary Owner (Last, First, Middle or Business Name), the Date of Birth (Month, Day, Year), the Sex (M, F or X), the address where the primary owner gets mail (Apt. No., City or Town, State, Zip Code, County) and the Name of Co-Owner.

Under Registration Authorization: My signature authorizes the person(s) named in Section 1 to register this vehicle in that person's name. I have provided the current ownership document.

The signature of ALL owner(s) and proof of ID are required when first applying for a NYS title. See form ID-82 - Proofs of Identity for Registration and Title. Add the Date.

Under Damage Disclosure, mark Yes or No: has the vehicle been wrecked, destroyed, or damaged to such an extent that the total estimate, or actual cost, of parts and labor to rebuild or reconstruct the vehicle to the condition it was in before an accident, and to make the vehicle legal to operate on the road or highways, is more than 75% of the retail value of the vehicle at the time of loss? If you marked YES, the vehicle must have an anti-theft examination before it is registered. The title that is issued will have the statement “Rebuilt Salvage” on it.

Under Vehicle Modifications, mark Yes or No: has this vehicle been modified from the original manufacturer specifications without extending the chassis or lengthening the wheel base? Examples include: color changes, added seats, permanently mounted camping equipment, multi-stage vehicles. If “Yes,” describe the modifications.

By signing, you certify that the information you have given on this application and on any documentation provided in support of this application is true and complete.

You certify that the vehicle is fully equipped as required by the Vehicle and Traffic Law, and has passed the required New York State inspection, or has qualified for a time extension (form VS-1077) and will be inspected within 10 days.

You certify that appropriate insurance coverage is in effect, that the vehicle will be operated in accordance with the Vehicle and Traffic Law, and that you are not the subject of any unsatisfied notices of violation from a tolling authority.

If you are applying for replacement registration items, you certify that the registration is not currently under suspension or revocation.

If you have plates in a series reserved for a special group, you certify that you are still eligible to receive them, and that you have only one set of these plates.

If you are using a credit card for payment of any fees in connection with this application, your signature on this form also authorizes use of your credit card.

Intentionally making a false statement or providing false or misleading information in connection with this application is a criminal offense that may subject you to prosecution under the law.

In Section 6, print your name in full (if registering in a business name, print your full name and title) and sign. Print the additional name in full.

Form MV-82 is the Vehicle Registration/Title Application. Complete both sides of the form.