New York Second Party Vehicle Registration Transactions for…

New York Second Party Vehicle Registration Transactions for Service Members

New York State Department of Motor Vehicles

Another person can complete your DMV registration or ownership transaction

If you cannot get to a New York DMV office because you are serving, you can authorize someone else to register or sell your vehicle for you.

Check eligibility

How to apply

Complete the form that matches the transaction: the Affirmation for Renewal of Registration for Absentee Owner to renew a registration, or the Certification of Disposition of Vehicle on Behalf of Absentee Owner to change ownership. Give the completed form to the person acting for you.

What you'll need

The completed DMV absentee owner form for the transaction, and your vehicle and registration details.

Eligibility

You are serving in the U.S. Armed Forces
You are unable to visit a New York DMV office to register or sell your vehicle

Source

Official source

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