Do I need insurance to register my car?
Yes. New York law requires that you have auto liability insurance coverage.
What happens if I forget to maintain my insurance?
Unfortunately you will be without registration and without a driver's license because the DMV will suspend both.
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Can I submit a copy of my Insurance Identification Card to DMV or should it only be the original document?
You can submit a copy or even a fax as long as the DMV barcode reader can read and scan the barcode, otherwise, the DMV will not accept your card.
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What do I do to register my vehicle if I already have my insurance?
Once you have your insurance, the insurance company must show proof of insurance.
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How many names can there be in the vehicle registration?
1 or 2 names on a registration registrants.
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What kind of insurance do I need to register my vehicle?
New York law requires that you have auto liability insurance coverage with a minimun amount of liability coverage of $10,000 for property damage for a single accident.
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Can there be 2 different names in the vehicle registration?
There can only be 1 or 2 names on a registration registrants. Fill and sign the form Vehicle Registration/Title Application PDF  MV-82 and provide their proofs of identity and date of birth. Both names must appear on the Insurance ID Card.
