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.
UPCOMING CONFISCATED VEHICLE AUCTION I will sell at Public Auction by Dennis Alestra, Auctioneer, on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 10:00 AM 4825 Baldwin Street Bronx, NY 10470 .NYC DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF EDWIN RAYMOND, 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 the right, title, and interest of the judgment debtors in and to the following vehicles:
LOT YEAR MAKE VEHICLE ID LIENHOLDER CASE #
1 2023 HONDA 2HGFE2F56PH548554 HONDA LEASE TRUSTC 2609230026
2 2005 MANAC TRL 2M532146956098762 2609221175
3 2020 EAST TRL 1E1Z2Y284LR068033 BMO BANK NA 2609221173
4 2002 ME/BE 4JGAB54E52A296742 2609230231
5 2020 ME/BE W1K5J4HB1PN390500 COLLATERAL TITLE 2608061053
6 2014 HONDA 1HGCR2F39EA114856 2609141194
7 2015 TOYOTA 4T1BD1FK9FU167739 CAPITAL ONE AUTO 2605181292
8 2010 MERCURY JM1BL1H64A1260119 2605191071
9 2014 TOYOTA 5TDKK3DC0ES433637 2603121129
10 2019 INFINITI 5N1DL0MM1KC558104 CAPITAL ONE AUTO 2602191351
11 NOT LISTED
12 2012 TOYOTA 2T1BU4EE4CC861765 THRIFT INVESTMENT 2606151118
13 2017 BMW WBAJE7C3XHG887935 ALLY FINANCIAL 2604151010
14 2018 KIA KNDPM3AC4J7347482 CHRYSLER CAPTIAL 26006861
15. 2015 FORD 1FMCU9GX6FUB01873 BANK OF AMERICA 25052042
16. 2019 NISSAN ALTIMA 1N4BL4BV6KC255162 CREDIT ACCEPTANCE 26030774
17. 2021 BMW 3MW5R7J02M8C08313 SANTANDER CONSUMER 25049904
18. 2003 HONDA 1HGCM66563A091511 SALVAGE 26033656
19. 2005 DODGE WD2PD644455715357 26033653
20. 2010 DODGE 2D4RN4DE1AR134225 26030822
21. 2020 TOYOTA 5YFS4RCE1LP049730 26006133
22. 2012 HONDA 1HGCP2F37CA109917 SALVAGE 24015981
23. 2021 RAM PROMASTER 3C6MRVJG5ME572864 ALLY FINANCIAL 26008855
24. 2014 FORD 1FMCU9J90EUB67991 26030754
25. 2012 FORD 1FDFE4FS6CDA95927 26021758
26. 2013 TOYOTA JTMRFREV7DD006004 SALVAGE 23005460
27. 2013 JEEP 1C4RJFAGXDC649926 WESTLAKE FINANCIAL 25039474
28. 2012 KIA 5XYKUCA64CG256450 26044082
29. 2014 AUDI WA1LGAFEXED006058 SALVAGE 26044065
30. 2007 TOYOTA 5TDZK23C67S017461 26044069
31. 2008 MAZDA JM1BK32G381780659 NORTH SHORE EQUITIES INC 26044073
32. 2016 FORD 1FA6P0H76G5123439 26044092
33. 2006 BMW 5UXFA13526LY46575 26043998
34. 2008 CHEVROLET 1GNFG154781121564 26043989
35. 2010 DODGE 2B3CA9CV6AH317124 26043996
36. 2005 CHEVY 1GNDM19X45B112671 26043992
37. 2005 ACURA JH4CL96985C013419 26044077
38. 2012 HONDA 1HGCP2F44CA219140 SALVAGE 26044093
39. 2017 TOYOTA 4T1BF1FK8HU435869 TOYOTA CREDIT CORP 26044075
40. 2014 HONDA 1HGCR2F57EA234186 HONDA LEASE TRUST 26044084
41. 2007 DODGE 1D4GP45R17B162150 26043985
42. 2017 BMW 5UXKR0C38H0V82170 26041540
43 2000 FORD 1FBSS3BL900A71325 ABANDON PROPERTY 26047648
44. 2014 ACURA 5FRYD3H65EB005591 ABANDON PROPERTY 2603310430
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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.
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.
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UPCOMING CONFISCATED VEHICLE AUCTION I will sell at Public Auction by Dennis Alestra, Auctioneer, on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 10:00 AM FIVE JAYS 4825 Baldwin Street Bronx, NY 10470
NYC DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF EDWIN RAYMOND, 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 the right, title, and interest of the judgment debtors in and to the following vehicles:
LOT YEAR MAKE VEHICLE ID LIENHOLDER CASE #
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