What do I need to do with my plates if I move out of New York?
you want to register your vehicle in another state?
not
If I want to register your vehicle in another state?
you must surrender your vehicle registration and plates to the New York DMV
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Is out-of-state insurance acceptable for a vehicle registered in New York?
No
If my vehicle is registered in New York State
 you must have New York insurance coverage . We will never accept out - of - state insurance coverage of any type for a vehicle registered in New York
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I registered my vehicle out of state, and then I received a letter from the DMV about a lapse of insurance on the vehicle. What can I do?
 All proof must include the name and address of the registrant , and the year , make and vehicle identification number VIN of the vehicle. We will apply your proof to the NY record to reduce or clear a lapse of insurance coverage reported by your insurance company
