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.
I will sell at Public Auction by Dennis Alestra, Auctioneer, on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 @ 10:00 AM at Legacy Towing , 131-01 39th Avenue Flushing, NY 11354
LOT# YEAR MAKE VEHICLE ID LIENHOLDER
1 2013 FREIGHTLINER 1FVACWDT1DHFA7633
2 2016 FORD 1FAHP2MK3GG142128 SALVAGE TITLE *
3 2009 NISSAN 1N4AL21E89N417518
4 2015 BMW WBAVM1C51FV318936
5 2006 HYUNDAI 5NPEU46F06H033542
6 2010 FORD 2FMDK3JC0ABB36047
7 1999 HONDA JHLRD1865XC021853
8 2017 BMW WBA8E1G50HNU15293 SALVAGE TITLE
9 2013 DODGE 2C4RDGCG6DR591816
10 2014 NISSAN 5N1AR2MN5EC685917
11 2008 TOYOTA JTDBT923684030829
12 2015 NISSAN 1N4AL3AP0FC431671 LIEN CAPITAL ONE
13 2017 NISSAN 1N4AA6AP2HC360824 CITIZENS BANK
14 2011 HYUNDAI KMHDC8AE9BU093075 SALVAGE TITLE
15 2010 VOLKSWAGON 3VWRZ7AJ8AM166176
16 2003 MERCEDES BENZ WDBSK75FX3F013833
17 2009 HONDA 1HGCP26849A075701
18 1997 MERCEDES BENZ WDBGA32GXVA334138
19 2025 NISSAN 1N4CZ1CV6SC564971 SALVAGE TITLE
20 2008 HONDA 5FNYF18398B047174 HONDA LEASE TRUST
21 2006 VOLKSWAGON WVWEK73C46P188116
22 2001 JEEP 1J4GW48S71C715023
23 2004 CHEVROLET 1GBFH15T441155635
24 2009 FORD 1FMCU04G39KC03521
25 2009 NISSAN JN8AZ18W39W117448
26 2014 VOLKSWAGON 1VWAT7A30EC030762
27 2015 TOYOTA 4T1BD1FK6FU162983
28 2008 BMW WBANV93558CW51411
29 2017 FORD 3FA6P0H72HR237386 GELCO FLEET TRUST / SALVAGE*
30 2023 TOYOTA JTDB4MEE4P3000908 CREDIT ACCEPTANCE CORP
31 2009 CHEVROLET 1G1AT18H797277639
32 2013 FORD NM0KS9CN1DT129171 WESTLAKE FINANCIAL
33 2014 CHEVROLET 1GNSKJE73ER194368 CHRYSLER CAPITAL
34 2015 NISSAN 5N1AT2MV6FC765052
35 2006 KIA KNDJC733665643412
36 2015 GMC 2GKFLSE33F6312026
37 2005 HONDA 2HGES16575H513386
38 2017 JEEP ZACCJBBB5HPG27674
39 2011 BMW WBAPH7GSXBNM57497
40 1994 FORD 1FTHE24H1RHA99412 CITIBANK
41 2024 SILVERBACK 4S9KC5337RH623526
42 2011 MERCEDES WDDHF8HB1BA369037
43 2011 RANGE ROVER SALME1D43BA355725
44 2013 TOYOTA 5TFDM5F10DX049151 TOYOTA MOTOR CREDIT-SALVAGE title
45 2015 NISSAN 5N1AT2MV4FC864355
46 2002 BMW WBADT63432CH91104
47 2001 FORD 1FTRE14221HB57882 ABANDONED PROPERTY
48 1985 OLDSMOBILE 1G3BY37Y6FY320898 ABANDONED PROPERTY
AlestraAuctions.com 69 Confiscated Vehicles I will sell at Public Auction by Dennis Alestra, Auctioneer, on Monday, April 06 ,2026 at 10:00 AM @ 5 J’S 48-25 BALDWIN ST BRONX NY 10440
LOT YEAR MAKE VEHICLE ID LIENHOLDER
1. 2014 TOYOTA 4T1BF1FK9EU459299 TOYOTA MOTOR CREDIT CORP
2. 2009 HONDA 5FNRL38739B029900
3. 2013 NISSAN 1N4AA5AP2DC842746
4. 2019 INFINITI 5N1DL0MM1KC558104 CAPITAL ONE AUTO FINANCE
5. 2010 HONDA 5FNYF4H51AB013867
6. 2014 NISSAN 3N1CE2CP5EL415041
7. 2014 RAM 2C4JRGAG8ER129714
8. 2002 INTERNATIONAL 1HTMMAAL13H572255
9. 2007 NISSAN 1N4AL21E47N468169
10 2019 HONDA 1HGCV1F38KA176170 AMERICA HONDA FINANCE CORP
11 1996 CHEVY 1GBHP32R0T3303458
12. 2007 TOYOTA JT2BG22K6Y0416847
13. 2014 RAM 1C6RR7VT0ES187168 RTO
14. 2012 CHEVY 3GNAL2EK8CS541447 FIFTH THIRD BANK
15. 2019 ME/BE WDC0G4KB8KV127077 ALLY FINANCIAL
16. 2010 CHEVY 2CNFLEEW7A6242400
17 2008 FORD 1FTNE24W98DA97544
18 2014 HYUNDAI 5NPEB4AC0EH877680 WELL FARGO
19 2007 FORD 1FTNE24L27DA64518
20. 2008 HONDA 5J6RE48548L028923 LUXURY AUTO GROUP
21 2010 HYUNDAI KMHDU4AD9AU844946
22 1994 TOYOTA 4T1SK12E0RU406993
23 2021 RAM 3C6MRVJG5ME572864 ALLY FINANCIAL
24 2008 INFINITI JNKCV64E18M101820
25 2015 HYUNDAI KMHGN4JE0FU052310 REBUILT SALVAGE TITLE *
26 2009 TOYOTA 4T1BE46K09U355858
27 2008 FORD 1FMEU74E08UA89383
28 2011 HYUNDAI 5NPEC4AB7BH169166
29 2005 TOYOTA JTEHD20B65044065
30 2008 HYUNDAI 5NPET46C78H402635
31 2015 CHEVY 2GNFLEEKXF6323326
32 2006 ME/BE WDBUF56J06A881734
33 2008 FORD 2FAFP71V08X152503
34 2012 DODGE 2C4RDGCG0CR372333
35 2007 CHEVY 1GNFC13097R301219
36 2005 HONDA 1HGCM665X5A017897
37 2020 TOYOTA 5YFS4RCE1LP049730 SANTANDER CONSUMER USA
38 2017 JEEP 1C4RJFBGXHC873363 BEST CARSR US LLC /WESTERNFUNDING INC
39 2014 HONDA 5FNYF4H50EB013803
40 2010 HONDA 5J6RE4H57AL000278
41 2009 MAZADA 1YVHP82A795M41637
42 2005 HONDA 5FNRL38855B064649
43 2014 NISSAN JN8AZ1MW7EW513706 JP MORGAN CHASE
44 2018 KIA KNDPM3AC4J7347482 CHRYSLER CAPITAL
45 2018 TOYOTA JTNB11HK4J3023522 LIEN / REBUILT SALVAGE *
46 2012 HYUNDAI 5NPEC4AC0CH349194
47 2018 HONDA 2HGFC2F76JH518467 PAUL MILLER MOTORS LLC
48 2006 BMW WBAVB33546KR80299
49 2011 FORD 2FABP7BV5BX177255
50 2013 CHEVY 1G1PA5SG2D7325919
51 2017 NISSAN JN8AT2MVXHW013994 *NISSAN INFINITI LT NILT INC
52 2014 CHRYSLER 2C4RC1BG6ER440798 EAN HOLDINGS LLC
53 2007 HONDA 1HGFA16567L029822
54 2011 FORD 2FABP7BV4BX182981
55 2019 HONDA 1HGCV1F45KA065441 *HONDA LEASE TRUST
56 2003 CHEVY 1GBJG31U631193115
57 2012 FORD 1FMCV9DG9CKB09316
58 2007 HYUNDAI KNDMC233476012315
59 2007 FORD 1FAHP36NX7W226742
60 2010 LEXUS JTHCL5EF4A5005302
61 2009 CHEVY 1GCGG25C791117736
62 2004 HONDA 1HGCM66534A079219
63 2012 CHEVY 1GCSGAFX1C1157713
64 2007 HONDA 5FNRL38787B430145
65 2008 HONDA 5FNRL38458B016604
66 2016 DODGE 3C6TRVBGXGE109794
67 2013 KIA 5XXGR4A65DG222293 TINKER FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
68 2011 CHEVY 1G1PC5SH8B7129046
69 2011 BMW 5UXZV8C55BLL67572 ABANDONED PROPERTY
Upcoming NYC Sheriff ANTHONY MIRANDA VEHICLE AUCTIONS SCHEDULED.
TUESDAY MARCH 31st. 2026 to be conducted at Legacy Towing 131-01 39th Ave, Flushing, NY 11354 Inspection 9:30 am Auction 10:00 am Monday, April 6 th. ,2026 at 10:00 AM @ 5 J’S 48-25 BALDWIN ST BRONX NY
IF YOUR VEHICLE WAS TOWED VISIT THIS WEBSITE >>>> https://nycserv.nyc.gov/NYCServWeb/PVO_Find_Towed_Vehicle.jsp
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