The New York Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has a system, called the Insurance Information and Enforcement System (IIES), that detects uninsured vehicles. Insurers are required to report to the DMV information, such as cancellations, renewals, and issuance of new policies, on all persons they insure for motor vehicle insurance.

Click "View Details" to review in-person services and make an appointment (not available for all DMV office locations). Certain counties in New York State also have Mobile Office Locations. Be prepared. Complete the DMV Document Guide for license, permit, non-driver ID, or registration transactions. We strongly encourage making a reservation.

If you have a MyDMV account, you can also sign in to MyDMV Opens new window to replace. Required fields are marked with an asterisk (*). For help with your vehicle plate number and registration class, see sample New York DMV Registration Documents.

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. Use this form to register a vehicle, renew a vehicle registration, change a registration, replace a lost or damaged item, transfer plates or get a title.