Form MV-82TON at a glance
What it is: Form MV-82TON is the Application for Title: this is what you need to apply for a Certificate of Title.
Who signs: For the New Owner, enter Sign Name in Full, Date, Daytime Telephone Number and Print Name in Full. If there is a co-owner, BOTH signatures are required.
Certificates of Title are available only for the following: 1973 and newer model year vehicles and motorcycles (including salvage vehicles); 1973 and newer model year trailers with an unladen weight of 1,000 lbs. or more; 1987 and newer model year non-documented boats that are at least 14 feet long and equipped with a motor; 1995 and newer model year manufactured homes that are at least 8 feet wide or 40 feet long when being transported, or at least 320 square feet when erected on a site.
Everyone must complete Sections 1, 3 and 6 AND whichever of the following is applicable: Section 2 for Co-Owners, Section 4 for Dealers, Section 5 for Vehicle, Motorcycle or Trailer and Section 7 for MFH Dealers.
What to bring and attach to Form MV-82TON
With the application: proof of ownership, title application fee, proof of name and date of birth, notice of lien and lien fee (if applicable), sales tax clearance (if applicable) and proof of Power of Attorney (if applicable).
If purchased new, the proof of ownership is a Manufacturer's Statement or Certificate of Origin. If purchased used, the proof of ownership is usually a certificate of title (or a transferable registration and bill of sale if from a state that does not require a title).
For vehicles, motorcycles, and trailers sold by a New York State dealer, a Certificate of Sale (form MV-50) is also required.
Only proofs of name that contain the owner's signature will be accepted. For example: a copy of a photo driver license, a military photo ID card, or a credit card.
Proof of date of birth is a copy of a photo driver license, a birth certificate, or military separation papers (DD-214). A corporation must provide proof of incorporation.
Proof that you paid or are exempt from paying sales tax is needed. The following are acceptable proofs of sales tax clearance: Form MV-50 (Certificate of Sale) - for vehicles, motorcycles, and trailers purchased from a New York State-registered dealer. Form FS-6T (Sales Tax Clearance Receipt) - for vehicles, motorcycles, trailers and boats purchased from an out-of-state dealer, or through a sale that does not involve a dealer. Form FS-6T may be obtained at any Motor Vehicles office by paying sales tax or by showing that you are tax exempt. A bill of sale - for boats purchased from a New York State-registered boat dealer. The bill of sale must indicate that tax was paid, or that the purchaser is exempt from sales tax. Signed Manufactured Home Dealer Certification (Section 7) - for manufactured homes purchased from a dealer authorized to collect New York State and local sales tax. Sales tax clearance is only required for manufactured homes purchased as NEW.
A filled-in Form MV-82TON example: co-owners apply for a title for a used pickup truck
How to fill out Form MV-82TON, box by box
New Owner's Name, Date of Birth, ID No. and Sex
Enter the New Owner's Last Name (or Company Name), First Name, M.I., Date of Birth (Month Day Year), ID No. (from Driver License) and Sex.
New Owner's Mailing Address
Enter the New Owner's Mailing Address (include Street Number and Name, Rural Delivery and/or Box Number), City or Town, State, Zip Code, County and Apt. No.
Address Where You Live
Enter the Address Where You Live if different from your mailing address; do not give a PO Box (include Street Number and Name), and enter City or Town, State, Zip Code, County and Apt. No.
Section 2 for Co-Owners
Enter the New Co-Owner's Last Name, First Name, M.I., ID No. (from Driver License), Date of Birth (Month Day Year) and Sex.
Vehicles and Motorcycles
Complete one of the following: Vehicles and Motorcycles, Boats Only, Manufactured Homes Only or Trailers Only.
Enter the Vehicle Identification Number, Year, Make and Color, and mark how the vehicle was obtained: New, Used, Lease Buyout, Salvage or Leased.
Odometer Reading in Miles
Enter the Odometer Reading in Miles. Odometer has room for how many numbers? (DO NOT INCLUDE TENTHS.)
Vehicle Type
Mark the Vehicle Type: 2 Door, 4 Door, Convertible, Motorcycle, Van, Truck (List Type: Pick up, Dump, Fire, Tow, Utility) or Other Type of Vehicle or Truck (explain).
Type of Power, Cylinders and Unladen Weight
Mark the Type of Power: Gas, Diesel, Electric, Flex, CNG, Propane, None or Other. Enter the Cylinders and the Unladen Weight.
Maximum Gross Weight
Maximum Gross Weight (for trucks): mark Less than 16,000 lbs. or 16,000 lbs. or more.
Adult Seating Capacity and Plate Number
Enter the Adult Seating Capacity (Including Driver). Mark Yes or No for: Is the vehicle currently registered in new owner's name? If Yes, Plate Number.
Lien Information
Dealer Use Only: Lien Information is to be completed only by a vehicle, boat or trailer dealer, and not for MFH.
Choose one: There are no liens. or I am filing for the lienholder(s) listed on the lines for the Lien Filing Code, Lienholder Name and Lienholder Mailing Address (number, street, city, state, zip code).
Damage Disclosure
Damage Disclosure must be completed for vehicles, motorcycles and trailers.
Mark has been or has not been: this vehicle, motorcycle or trailer has been or has not 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 for legal operation on the road or highways, is more than 75% of the retail value of the vehicle at the time of loss.
Checking the "has been" box means the vehicle must have an anti-theft examination before being registered, and that the title issued will have the statement "Rebuilt Salvage: NY" on it if the proof of ownership is a New York State title. If the proof of ownership is an out-of-state title, it will show that state's abbreviation.
Owner Certification: New Owner Sign Name in Full, Date and Daytime Telephone Number
In the OWNER CERTIFICATION, the New Owner states that the information given is true to the best of the owner's knowledge.
If the vehicle, motorcycle, trailer or boat is currently registered in another name, I authorize such registration.
For the New Owner, enter Sign Name in Full, Date, Daytime Telephone Number and Print Name in Full.
If signing for a corporation, print your name and title.
New Co-Owner Sign Name in Full, Date and Daytime Telephone Number
For the New Co-Owner, enter Sign Name in Full, Date and Daytime Telephone Number.
Manufactured Home Dealer Certification
In the MANUFACTURED HOME DEALER CERTIFICATION, the dealer certifies that all New York State and local taxes due as a result of this sale, if any, have been collected from the purchaser. Enter Date, Telephone Number, NYS Sales Tax Number and Signature of Dealer or Authorized Representative.
More rules for Form MV-82TON
Please print with blue or black ink.
Please carefully read the information on page 2 of this form.
If your situation is different
Applications that must be mailed to the Title Bureau
These must be mailed to Title Bureau: Garageperson Liens, Salvage Certificates, Manufactured Homes, Boats, Bonded Vehicles, and Application by Dealer/Manufacturers for vehicles returned by purchaser under Lemon Law.
Common questions about Form MV-82TON
Where do I file it?
Bring your completed application to any DMV office, or mail to the Mailing Address. Mailing Address: Title Bureau, Department of Motor Vehicles, 6 Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12228
Are there fees?
The fee for a title for all vehicles, motorcycles, trailers and boats is $50 (checked October 22, 2026). The fee for a Certificate of Title for a manufactured home is $125 (checked October 22, 2026). The fee for filing a lien is $5 (checked October 22, 2026). The DMV can only accept payment of the lien fee from a dealer or lienholder. Payment must be made by check or money order payable to "Commissioner of Motor Vehicles".
When is this form not the right one?
Do not use this form to register a vehicle, boat or trailer.
Sources
[1] Form MV-82TON (5/25), Application for Title, New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (the Official source link on this page).
