https://dmv.ny.gov/registration/register-a-vehicle-bought-at-a-sheriff-or-marshal-auction
Register a Vehicle Bought at a Sheriff or Marshal AuctionYou can register a vehicle purchased at a sheriff or marshal auction with a few additional proofs. If you purchased a vehicle at a sheriff or marshal auction, you might not have the title to that vehicle. However, you can still apply for a New York State registration and a title certificate at a local DMV office.
Proofs
You must bring one of the following documents to the DMV office:
A copy of the posted notice of sale or A copy of the newspaper ad containing the vehicle year, make, and VIN and the name of the newspaper, and the date the ad was published or A statement from the Marshal or Sheriff that they complied with the law in regard to public notification or sale.
You must bring all of the following documents to the DMV office:
a completed Vehicle Registration/Title Application (PDF) (MV-82)
the Marshal's (or Sheriff's) Bill of Sale, which must contain the following:
A description of the vehicle (year, make, and VIN)
The place, date, reason, and circumstances of the seizure
the name and address of the purchaser and the price paid
if the vehicle was sold outside New York City
a statement that all interested parties (owner, lienholder(s), et al.) were notified of the sale
if the vehicle was sold within New York City
a copy of the judgment or execution order giving the Marshal or Sheriff authority to sell the vehicle
a statement by the Marshal or Sheriff that they had notified or attempted to notify the owner and lienholder that the vehicle was being auctioned
The current New York State Insurance ID card (auto liability insurance).
Your insurance company will:
1) give you 2 barcoded original New York State Insurance ID cards (see sample insurance ID cards) or provide you with access to your digital electronic New York State Insurance ID Card
2) send an electronic notice of insurance coverage to the DMV (your insurance agent or broker cannot file this notice)
Your New York State Insurance ID cards and the electronic notice together verify your coverage. We need both.
You must register your vehicle within 180 days of the effective date on your Insurance ID Card. Provide one copy or form of your Insurance ID Card with you. The DMV office will keep the paper card. Keep the other paper card with the vehicle as your proof of insurance. Anyone operating your vehicle must be able to provide proof of insurance.
Learn more about New York State Insurance Requirements.
Your New York State driver license, permit, or non-driver ID that is current or expired less than 2 years. You must be at least 16 years old (except for ATV registrations and boat registrations).
Payment for fees and taxes or proof of an exemption
If you register for a business or organization, also bring proof of incorporation. See Instructions for Vehicle Registration/Title Application (PDF) (MV-82.1).
The fees depend on the vehicle weight and where you live. First-time registration fees normally include the sales tax
a vehicle plate fee or registration transfer fee a title certificate fee (in most counties) a vehicle use tax
either a 1 or 2 year registration fee, depending on the type of registration.
Payment types We accept
cash most credit, pinless debit or prepaid cards (American Express, Discover Card/Novus, MasterCard, VISA)
a personal check or a money order payable to "Commissioner of Motor Vehicles"
You can split your payment between cash and check if you need.
Related Documents
MV-82: Vehicle Registration/Title Application (PDF) English
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. See form MV-82.1 for instructions. You can renew your registration or order a replacement registration online. MV-82.1: Instructions for Vehicle Registration/Title Application (PDF)
Instructions for MV-82, Vehicle Registration/Title Application. See Identification Requirements before downloading the form.
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THE NYC SHERIFF, AND OR THE NYC MARSHAL MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS ON THE FUNCTIONALITY, SAFETY AND RECALLS OF THE VEHICLES AUCTIONED. POTENTIAL PURCHASERS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO CONDUCT THEIR OWN RESEARCH ON THE HISTORY OF THE VEHICLES THEY WISH TO BID ON. VEHICLE SAFETY RECALL INFORMATION CAN BE RESEARCHED ONLINE AT HTTPS://VINRCL.SAFERCAR.GOV/VIN/.THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION (NHTSA) SITE LETS YOU ENTER A VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN) TO LEARN IF A SPECIFIC VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED AS PART OF A SAFETY RECALL IN THE LAST 15 YEARS. VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS (VIN) ARE PROVIDED IN THE SHERIFF’S & MARSHALS SALE NOTICES .
ALL VEHICLES ARE SOLD “ AS IS “ PURCHASERS HAVE NO LEGAL RECOURSE AGAINST THE CITY. THIS INCLUDES THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE, THE NYC SHERIFF, THE NYC MARSHAL AND THE AUCTIONEER OF THE VEHICLE PURCHASED.
LIENS ON VEHICLES- PURCHASERS BUY THE RIGHT, TITLE, AND INTEREST TO A VEHICLE, SUBJECT TO ANY AND ALL RECORDED LIENS. A VEHICLE SUBJECT TO A LIEN REMAINS SUBJECT TO THE LIEN AFTER SALE. ANY VEHICLE WITH A LIEN MAY BE SUBJECT TO REPOSSESSION BY THE LIEN HOLDER. THE SHERIFF , THE NYC MARSHAL & THE AUCTIONEER ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR NOTIFYING BIDDERS ABOUT LIENS ON VEHICLES. BUT TO THE BEST OF OUR KNOWLEDGE WE WILL LET YOU KNOW IF A VEHICLE HAS A LIEN OR IF IT IS BEING SOLD WITH A SALVAGE TITLE . IF IT IS BEING SOLD WITH A SALVAGE TITLE THE DMV MAY HAVE TO EXAMINE THE VEHICLE BEFORE A NEW TITLE AND/OR REGISTRATION IS ISSUED. THIS IS CALLED A DMV #299 INSPECTION .
BIDDING ON VEHICLES WILL BE BY THEIR ASSIGNED LOT NUMBER. BE SURE YOU KNOW THE LOT NUMBER OF THE VEHICLE YOU WANT TO BID ON. VEHICLES ARE SOLD TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER. EACH SALE IS FINAL ONCE THE HIGHEST BID IS ACCEPTED. IF THERE IS A DISPUTE ABOUT THE HIGHEST BID BETWEEN TWO OR MORE BIDDERS, THE BIDDING PROCESS WILL BEGIN AGAIN. THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND/OR THE NYC SHERIFF, NYC MARSHAL MAY REFUSE ANY BID AND CANCEL THE SALE AT ANY TIME.
IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE SALE OF THE VEHICLE. YOU MUST PAY IN FULL BY CASH INCLUDING 8.875% SALES TAX . WE WILL WAIVE SALES TAX IF YOU REGISTERED WITH THE AUCTIONEER AND OR THE NYC SHERIFF OR NYC MARSHAL.
THE TOW YARD CHARGES $98.00 PAYABLE IN CASH TO REMOVE A PURCHASED VEHICLE FROM THE YARD. VEHICLE KEYS DO NOT COME WITH THESE VEHICLES . LOCKSMITHS ARE PRESENT AND THEY WILL MAKE YOU A KEY FOR A FEE PAYABLE IN CASH TO THE LOCKSMITH.YOU MUST REMOVE THE VEHICLE FROM THE TOW YARD BY 5: 00 PM ON THE DAY OF THE AUCTION OR YOU WILL BE CHARGED A STORAGE FEE OF $20 PER DAY. IF YOU DO NOT PICK UP THE VEHICLE WITHIN 96 HOURS AFTER 5:00 PM OF THE AUCTION DATE, IT WILL BE CONSIDERED ABANDONED AND WILL BE DISPOSED OF. ONCE YOU REMOVE A VEHICLE FROM THE TOW YARD, YOU CANNOT PARK IT ON THE STREET OR DRIVE IT UNLESS THE OWNER HAS PROPER REGISTRATION AND LICENSE PLATES. THIS IS REQUIRED BY NEW YORK STATE LAW. YOU MUST TAKE THE CERTIFICATE OF SALE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES TO GET A TITLE ISSUED IN YOUR NAME. WE ONLY ISSUE ONE CERTIFICATE OF SALE PER OWNER – NO EXCEPTIONS. WE CANNOT ISSUE DUPLICATES OR SECOND COPIES OR REPLACEMENTS OF THE ORIGINAL.
UPCOMING VEHICLE AUCTION Monday,October 27, 2025 at 10:00 AM BREEN BROS.Towing ,1908 Shore Pkwy Brooklyn, New York NYC DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF 345 ADAMS STREET BROOKLYN, NEW YORK 11201 ANTHONY MIRANDA, SHERIFF'S EXECUTION SALE NYC PARKING VIOLATIONS OPERATIONS, NYS DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES AND/OR THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK -vs-Various Judgment Debtors I will sell at Public Auction by Dennis Alestra, Auctioneer, on Monday,October 27, 2025 at 10:00 AM BREEN BROS.Towing ,1908 Shore Pkwy Brooklyn, New York 11214 the right, title, and interest of the judgment debtors in and to the following vehicles:
BREEN BROS.Towing ,1908 Shore Pkwy Brooklyn, New York 11214 the right, title, and interest of the judgment debtors in and to the following vehicles:
LOT YEAR MAKE VEHICLE ID LIENHOLDER
1. 2009 HONDA Accord 1HGCP26369A1985548 SALVAGE TITLE
2. 2022 FORD F-150 pick up 1FTFW1E58NKF14287 HTD LEASING LLC
3. 1997 FREUH MT45 step van 4UZA4FA42VC794689
4. 2008 FREUH MT45 step van 4UZAANDU08CZ70383
5. 2007 FREUH Columbia Truck-Tractor 1FUBA5CG87LX43681 FIRST TRUST BANK
6. 2021 VOLVO VHD 4V5K99EJ4HN981419 US BANK EQUIPMENT
7. 1999 PETERBUILT 379 Truck-Tractor 1XP5D69X7XD507461
8. 2017 KIA Forte 3KPFL4A77HE079478 TOYOTA MOTOR CREDIT
9. 2019 ME/BE E-Class WDDZF6JB5KA668727
10. 2024 BMW X6 5UX33EX05R9T90592 FINANCIAL SERVICE TRUST
11. 2024 TESLA Model Y 7SAYGDEF2RF048720 ALLY FINANCIAL
12. 2024 HONDA Accord 1HGCV1F59JA232066 AMERICAN HONDA FINANCE
13. 2019 TESLA Model 3 5YJ3E1EAXKF314944 SANTANDER CONSUMER
14. 2004 TOYOTA JTEBT14R140044069 SALVAGE
15. 2003 HONDA Accord 1HGCM56673A019669 SALVAGE
16. 2006 ME/BE S-Class WDBNG83J46A466147 SALVAGE
17. 2012 NISSAN Rogue JN8AS5MV2CW702120 SANTANDER CONSUMER
18 2006 FORD E-350 van 1FBNE31L36HB31181 FORD MOTOR
19. 2005 SUZUKI DR650SE motorcycle JS1SP46A552102086 SALVAGE
20. 2018 FORD Transit van 1FTBW3XG0JKA44131 HORIZON BANK
21. 2005 MERCURY Grand Marquis 2MEFM74WX5X630296
22. 2006 VOLVO XC90 YV4CZ592961255931
23. 2003 FORD E-250 van 1FTNE24203HB91570 SALVAGE
24. 2014 VOLVO S60 YV1612FH3E2296573 SALVAGE
25. 2006 VOLV0 1FDXE45S36DA14487
26. 2009 INTER 1HTMKAAN59H099590
27. 2009 FORD E-450 1ZVHT80N395115838
28. 2020 NISSAN Pathfinder 5N1DR2CMXLC587887 TD AUTO FINANCE LLC
29. 2008 TOYOTA RAV4 JTMBK31V385051683
30. 2015 FREIGHTLINER Cascadia Truck-Tractor 1FUJGLD54FLGL7130 BMO
31. 2013 FORD Taurus 1FAHP2E93DG162886 CREDIT ACCEPTANCE
32. 2012 GMC Terrain 2GKFLVE53C6383063
33. 2008 TOYOTA Prius JTDKB20U683374978
34 1998 FORD F-700 TRUCK 1FDNF70J0WVA18348
35. 2007 MERCURY Mountaineer 4M2EU48E57U19533
36. 2003 TOYOTA ? 1GKEC13T91J294046
37. 2003 TOYOTA Tacoma 5TENL42N93Z155678
38 1999 FORD F-550 1FDAF56F9XEA98904
39 2005 FORD E-350 1FDWE35P75HB30428
40 2008 KIA Sedona KNDMB233286194827
41 2014 CHEVROLET Malibu 1G11E5SL4EU131127
42 2004 FORD E-350 1FDWE35L64HA02706 SALVAGE
43 2011 HYUNDAI Elantra 5NPDH4AE9BH027943
44 2007 DODGE Ram PICK/UP 1D7HU18N27J549111
45 2019 DODGE Journey 3C4PDCBBXKT803018 CAPITAL CHRYSLER
46 2011 MAZDA MAZ3 JM1BL1VF8B1386411 SALVAGE
47 2004 INTERN MA025 TRUCK 1HTMMAAM24H661259
48 2010 VOLKSWAGON Routan 2V4RW3D17AR395513
49 2006 SMART Fortwo WMEFJ5DA9GK071818
50 2005 MINI Cooper WMWRC33455T ABANDONED PROPERTY
51 1998 HONDA Accord 1HGCG1652WA049528 ABANDONED PROPERTY
The Department of Finance, and the Office of the Sheriff make no warranty, expressed or implied, as to the year of any vehicle or any vehicle’s quality or state of repair. Successful purchasers are encouraged to have the vehicle inspected for safety before use including but not limited to manufacturers recall and repair notices. Vehicle safety recall information may be researched at https://vinrcl.safercar.gov/vin/. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) site lets you enter a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) to learn if a specific vehicle has not been repaired as part of a safety recall in the last 15 years.
Upcoming NYC Sheriff ANTHONY MIRANDA VEHICLE AUCTIONS SCHEDULED Monday October 27th. at Breen Bros. Towing 1908 Shore Parkway Brooklyn, New York 11214.
Wednesday October 29th. at FIVE JAYS QUEENS, 62-02 BEACH CHANNEL DRIVE FAR ROCKAWAY, NY 11692
IF YOUR VEHICLE WAS TOWED VISIT THIS WEBSITE >>>> https://nycserv.nyc.gov/NYCServWeb/PVO_Find_Towed_Vehicle.jsp