{"id":6266,"date":"2018-04-10T13:46:45","date_gmt":"2018-04-10T13:46:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/?page_id=6266"},"modified":"2021-05-20T17:17:11","modified_gmt":"2021-05-20T17:17:11","slug":"new-york","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/title-transfer\/new-york\/","title":{"rendered":"New York Title Transfer"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>New York DMV Title Transfer Guide<\/h1>\n<h2>How To Transfer A Vehicle Title In New York<\/h2>\n<p>Whether you live in the Big Apple or upstate, you\u2019ll want to know how to transfer a car title if you\u2019re buying, selling or gifting a vehicle to a family member in New York.<\/p>\n<p>The following FAQ explains how to transfer your New York car title, along with title transfer requirements and other vital information.<\/p>\n<p>The New York Department of Motor Vehicles (NYS DMV) handles vehicle titles and registrations. If you need assistance, including how to fill out transfer of title form, you can call or visit your local DMV office for guidance and information.<\/p>\n<h3>What Do I Need For A New York Title Transfer?<\/h3>\n<p>What do you need to transfer a car title? In order to&nbsp;ensure&nbsp;a smooth title transfer process, you should review the title transfer requirements listed below.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re selling your vehicle, you\u2019ll need to do the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fill out the transfer ownership section on the title.<\/li>\n<li>Fill out the&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/dmv.ny.gov\/forms\/dtf802.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Statement of Transaction<\/a>&nbsp;(Form&nbsp;DTF-802).<\/li>\n<li>Complete and sign a bill of sale.<\/li>\n<li>Pay any applicable title transfer fees and taxes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you\u2019re buying a vehicle, you\u2019ll need to sign the vehicle bill of sale and fill out the appropriate DMV title transfer form. In this case, you\u2019ll need a&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/dmv.ny.gov\/forms\/mv82.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Vehicle Registration\/Title Application<\/a>&nbsp;(Form MV-82).<\/p>\n<h3>Where Can I Go To Transfer The Title?<\/h3>\n<p>In order to transfer your car title, you\u2019ll need to visit your local NYS DMV office. You can find the location and business hours of your DMV office&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/dmv.ny.gov\/offices\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Some offices regularly experience high customer volumes, which could lead to long wait times. For faster service, the NYS DMV recommends that you&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/dmv.ny.gov\/contact-us\/reserve-time-dmv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">make a reservation<\/a>&nbsp;prior to your arrival.<\/p>\n<h3>How Much Is a Title Transfer?<\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re wondering how much does it cost to transfer a car title, look no further. The NYS DMV charges $50 to transfer a title.<\/p>\n<p>This fee does not include any sales taxes or county-specific fees and surcharges.<\/p>\n<h3>How to Transfer a Car Title to a Family Member<\/h3>\n<p>The process for transferring a car title to a relative is the same as purchasing a used vehicle from a private owner. Even if the vehicle is being given as a gift, you\u2019ll need to complete a bill of sale.<\/p>\n<p>You can mark the purchase price on the bill of sale as \u201c$0\u201d and indicate the vehicle\u2019s gift status on the Statement of Transaction form.<\/p>\n<h3>How To Transfer A NY Car Title When Owner Is Deceased<\/h3>\n<p>According the current state law, the surviving spouse of a deceased owner automatically receives ownership of the vehicle as long as it\u2019s valued at $25,000 or less.<\/p>\n<p>Surviving children under the age of 21 can have the vehicle title transferred if the deceased owner does not have a surviving or qualifying spouse.<\/p>\n<h3>Transferring A Title After A Lease Buyout<\/h3>\n<p>If you decide to purchase a vehicle at the end of your lease term, you\u2019ll need to have the title transferred in your name for complete vehicle ownership. You\u2019ll need to complete Form MV-82 and provide proof of identity, proof of vehicle ownership and proof of sales tax payment.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll need to bring this information, along with the lease buyout agreement and any lien releases needed, to your local DMV office.<\/p>\n<p>You can also mail your information along with the $50.00 title fee to the following address:<\/p>\n<div align=\"center\"><strong>NYS DMV Title Services<\/strong><br \/>\nDepartment of Motor Vehicles<br \/>\n6 Empire State Plaza<br \/>\nAlbany, NY 12228-0331<\/div>\n<h3>My Car Title Was Signed But Never Transferred. What Do I Do?<\/h3>\n<p>Keep in mind that it could take up to 90 days to receive your title from the DMV. You can check the status of your title online via the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/process.dmv.ny.gov\/TitleStatus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">NYS DMV website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>How To Transfer Ownership Of A Car Without A Title<\/h3>\n<p>Keep in mind that certain types of vehicles, including vehicles manufactured before the 1973 model year, do not require a title. Instead, you\u2019ll need your transferable registration and a bill of sale to transfer ownership.<\/p>\n<p>If you have a 1973 or newer vehicle, however, you\u2019ll need to have a title in order to complete the transfer of ownership. You can apply for a duplicate title by following the steps mentioned in the section below.<\/p>\n<h3>How Can I Get A Duplicate Title?<\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re requesting a duplicate title for your vehicle, you have two options at your disposal.<\/p>\n<p>You can order your duplicate title online as long as you meet the following requirements:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You\u2019re the current vehicle owner.<\/li>\n<li>Your vehicle is properly titled and registered in New York.<\/li>\n<li>You have a valid U.S. address on file with the NYS DMV.<\/li>\n<li>You\u2019re not requesting any changes to the information on the title.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You won\u2019t be able to order a duplicate title online if the following applies:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You\u2019re requesting a name change on your title.<\/li>\n<li>The title is in the name of a deceased owner.<\/li>\n<li>The title is being ordered through power of attorney.<\/li>\n<li>A title certificate was processed within the last 15 days.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If any of the above applies, you\u2019ll need to apply for a duplicate title in person. You\u2019ll need to file an&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/dmv.ny.gov\/forms\/mv902.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Application for Duplicate Title<\/a>&nbsp;and provide a $20.00 fee for processing.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll receive your duplicate title via standard or express mail to the address on the registration record.<\/p>\n<h3>NY DMV Hours And Contact Information<\/h3>\n<p>For more information regarding questions specific to your situation on how to transfer a car title in New York, visit the NY DMV website <a href=\"https:\/\/dmv.ny.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h4>Common Questions About New York Title Transfer<\/h4>\n<p>Are there any questions about transferring a car title that we didn&#8217;t cover?<\/p>\n<p>We are constantly updating our content and welcome your feedback. Leave us a comment and let us know any other questions you might have regarding how to transfer a car title in the state of New York.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New York DMV Title Transfer Guide How To Transfer A Vehicle Title In New York Whether you live in the Big Apple or upstate, you\u2019ll want to know how to&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":11893,"parent":5392,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-6266","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.5 (Yoast SEO v27.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>How To Transfer A Vehicle Title In New York | eTags<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"How much does it cost to transfer a title in New York? 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