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.
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 May11th , 2026 at 10:00 AM, Five J Queens Towing 62-02 Beach Channel Rd Far Rockaway , NY11692 the right, title, and interest the judgment debtors in and to the following vehicles:
LOT # YEAR MAKE VEHICLE ID LIENHOLDER
1. 2011 LINCOLN 1C4SDJCT7PC655158
2. 2003 LINCOLN 1LNHM82W43Y618172
3. 2015 ME/BE 4JGDA5HB0FA506170 JP MORGAN
4. 2003 MERCURY 2MEFM75W23X645399
5. 2008 LEXUS JTHCK262082020873 CREDIT ACCEPT
6. 2017 TOYOTA 4T1BF1FK2HU692557 REBUILT SALVAGE
7. 2008 ME/BE WDDNG86X28A211037 WESTLAKE
8. 2008 HONDA 5FNRL38498B409053
9. 2017 TOYOTA 5TDBZRFH5HS407904 WESTLAKE
10. 2008 HONDA 5FNRL38498B409053
11. 2004 FORD 2FAFP74W44X165804
12. 2015 SUBARU 4S3BNAE63F3020294 REBUILT SALVAGE
13. 2017 TOYOTA 4T1BF1FK5HU408662 CPS INC
14. 2005 CHEVY 1GNFK16Z15J161742
15. 2017 DODGE 1C4RDJDG0HC669730 REBUILT SALVAGED
16. 2018 ME/BE 55SWF6EB7JU238760 907-A ISSUED
17. 2008 FORD 2FMDK48C28BA31726 HTD LEASING LLC
18 2004 LINCOLN 1LNHM83W44Y631116
19. 2006 HONDA JHMFA36226S006802
20. 2016 INFINITI 5N1AL0MM3GC510503
21. 2004 MERCURY 2MEHM75W24X641282
22. 2010 FORD 1FMCU9D7XAKC28070
23. 2018 BMW 1C4RDJAG2HC679311 USB LEASING LT
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*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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