{"id":22667,"date":"2023-05-02T15:49:50","date_gmt":"2023-05-02T15:49:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/?p=22667"},"modified":"2026-01-20T11:17:18","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T11:17:18","slug":"first-time-new-york-vehicle-registration-heres-how-its-done","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/first-time-new-york-vehicle-registration-heres-how-its-done\/","title":{"rendered":"First-Time New York Vehicle Registration: Here\u2019s How It\u2019s Done!"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you bought, inherited, or got a vehicle as a gift, you must register it after you hold the title in your name, or at the same time you\u2019re transferring the title in your name. A first-time registration means you\u2019ve never registered the vehicle in New York State in your name. The title certificate of your car is proof that you own it, but you can\u2019t drive it without registration.<\/p>\n

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What New York State registration consists of<\/strong><\/h2>\n

In New York, your vehicle registration is made up of the certificate, the windshield sticker, and two license plates. After you register your car for the first time, you\u2019ll have to renew your registration every two years (before the expiration date).
\nSEE ALSO: HOW TO REPLACE NYS CAR REGISTRATION OR STICKER<\/a><\/p>\n

New York State requires drivers to display front and back license plates on all vehicles except for motorcycles and trailers<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

NYS auto insurance<\/strong><\/h2>\n

To register your car in New York State, you need state-covered insurance. If you don\u2019t maintain your car insurance after registration, the NYS DMV can suspend your registration plus your driver\u2019s license. Your minimum auto liability insurance coverage in NYS consists of:<\/p>\n

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