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.
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 STATEN ISLAND VEHICLE AUCTION,NYC DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF 345 ADAMS STREET BROOKLYN, NEW YORK 11201 SHERIFF EDWIN RAYMOND 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, July 20, 2026 @10:00 AM at Breen Bro Towing 566 Industrial Loop West Staten Island NY 10309 the right, title, and interest of the judgment debtors in and to the following vehicles:
LOT YEAR MAKE VEHICLE ID
1 1999 KENWOOD 1XKTD69X4XJ792697
2 2004 TOYOTA JTEGD20V840010223
3 2010 NISSAN LIEN 1N4AL2APXAC144566
4 2022 RIVA LIEN 7FCEHDB73NN001406
5 2025 HONDA LIEN 2HGFE2F5XSH602754
6 2024 BMW LIEN WBA53FJ06RCS56831
7 2022 RIVA LIEN 7FCEHDB75NN001231
8 2014 CHRYSLER 2C4RC1BG9ER461872
9 2006 TOYOTA 4T1BE32K76U130848
10 2014 TRAILER 1GRAA0626EW704658
11 2011 LAND ROVER SALSK2D44BA708799
12 2009 FREIGHTLINER 1FVACWDJ99HAD9818
13 2010 TOYOTA JTDKN3DU3A1141617
14 2005 TOYOTA 5TDZA23C15S331146
15 2019 DODGE LIEN 3C4PDCBBXKT803018
16 1998 CHEVY LIEN 1GCHG35R8W1019566
17 2009 FREIGHTLINER 1FUJGLCKX9LZ89055
18 2013 DODGE 1C3CDFBA0DD289586
19 2008 FORD 1FD3E35P98DB42725
20 2006 AUDI WAUDH74FX6N160204
21 2007 HONDA 5FNRL38287B136846
22 2012 INTERNATIONAL 3HSDJSJR4CN672766
23 2024 SILVERBACK 4S9KC5337RH623526
24 2017 NISSAN LIEN JN8AT2MV3HW000973
25 2005 SUZUKI JS1SP46A552102086
*Please presume that all vehicles that are sold at auction have a lien or pending lien application. Please check vehicle identification numbers before, during and after the commencement of the auction. THE NYC SHERIFF OFFICE IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY OR ALL VEHICLES REPOSSESSED BY LIEN HOLDERS OR THIRD-PARTY RECOVERY COMPANYS. Please be advised it’s the purchasers right, title and interest in a vehicle subject to all recorded liens. A vehicle that is subject to a lien remains subject to the lien after sale and may be subject to repossession by the lien holder.
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I will sell at Public Auction by Dennis Alestra, Auctioneer
Monday, July 20th, 2026 at 10:00 AM @ Breen Bro Towing 566 Industrial Loop West Staten Island NY 10309
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IF YOUR VEHICLE WAS TOWED VISIT THIS WEBSITE >>>> https://nycserv.nyc.gov/NYCServWeb/PVO_Find_Towed_Vehicle.jsp