New York

If you're planning on buying a car from a private owner in New York, it's important to understand the steps needed to register it with the state. Registering a car bought in a private owner car sale in New York is a simple process, but it does require that you visit the NY DMV in person and that you complete some paperwork and pay fees. In this article, we'll guide you through the steps needed to register your car in New York.

If you're buying or selling a used car in a private party sale in New York, you'll have the option to transfer the vehicle's license plates to your new vehicle or transfer license plates from a previously owned vehicle. The state of New York issues the license plates to the owner of the vehicle and not the vehicle itself. Otherwise, new license plates will be issued during the registration process. Here's what you need to know about the license plate transfer process and associated fees in the Empire State.