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Use the form Vehicle Registration/Title Application (PDF) (MV-82), available at any motor vehicle office, by request from a DMV Call Center or by download from the DMV internet site. You must pay the registration and license plate fees, any appropriate sales tax, and the fee for a title certificate $50.00.

Yes, you can transfer a NY title with a lien listed on it The NY DMV will accept the title and proof that lien was satisfied when the new owner/your buyer will register and apply for a title.

Use the form Vehicle Registration/Title Application (PDF) (MV-82), available at any motor vehicle office, by request from a DMV Call Center or by download from the DMV internet site. You must pay the registration and license plate fees, any appropriate sales tax, and the fee for a title certificate $50.00.

The car you purchase has a lien on the title until you completely pay off the car. Not only does a lien act as insurance for a lender, but a lien also allows a creditor to repossess your car if you default on your loan. A lien is a right against property or a legal claim, according to The Balance.

A Vehicle History Report Can Verify a Free and Clear Title Most states' Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) have a title check tool you can use on their website. You can enter the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and it'll pull up the title records. It shows any present and past liens and whether they were released.

Simply send by mail an Application for Duplicate Certificate of Title which is form MV-902 and the original proof that the lien has been paid off. You can also apply for a duplicate title in a NY DMV office, in-person. It will cost you $20 and you'll get a lien free title.

Getting a Duplicate TitleVisit your local Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) or Secretary of State's (SOS) website. These institutions typically allow for people to complete a duplicate title form or title replacement form online to get a replacement if it was lost, stolen, or damaged.