Use the DMV Registration Document Guide to find what documents you need to register your vehicle. Select the vehicle type you are registering below for more information. If you are a New York State …

The following sample documents show you where to find your vehicle identification number (VIN) or hull identification number (HIN), the vehicle or boat make, and the vehicle or boat model year.

New York license plates, also called vehicle plates, are metal plates attached to vehicles or trailers for official identification purposes. Vehicle plates are typically obtained when vehicle owners register …

If you do not have a New York State Driver License, Permit or Non-Driver ID, you can check your registration status by ordering an official document. See vehicle registration and title records (abstracts).

If you renewed or replaced your registration at a DMV office more than 10 days ago, or by mail more than 2 weeks ago and have not received your new documents, you can use the 'Where is my …

Your registration receipt can help verify your vehicle's plate number, make, year, and vehicle identification number (VIN). When you receive your title, check to see if the information it contains …

Bring your registration renewal notice (MV-3 or OP-3) and payment to a DMV office. If you do not have your MV-3 or OP-3, complete the Registration/Title Application that matches your vehicle type.

Order a replacement registration document online, by mail, or in an office.

These sample vehicle registration documents are the registration receipt and the window sticker and the renewal notice. The samples show you where to find. The sample boat registration documents below …

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