SECTION 3 - PROOFOFNAME/IDENTITY
If you apply by mail, remember to mail
copies of your proofs. Originals will not be returned.
For Persons
A NYS photo driver license, learner permit, or non-driver ID card that is current or that expired no
Proof of date of birth, and
more than 2 years ago will meet both requirements. Other acceptable documents for proof of identity
6 points of proof of name
and their related point values are listed on form ID-82 (Proofs of Identity for Registration and Title)
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which is available at dmv.ny.gov and any Motor Vehicles office.
For Corporations (show one of the following proofs)
1. A NYS vehicle registration or a title certificate in the name of the corporation; or
2. A certified copy of the NYS Certificate of Incorporation; or
3. New York State corporations must provide:
a. a certificate of good standing or subsisting issued by the NYS Department of State; or
b. a filing receipt issued by the NYS Department of State.
4. Out-of-state corporations must provide:
a. a certified copy of the Certificate of Incorporation from their home state; or
b. a certificate of subsisting or foreign bid issued by the NYS Department of State.
5. Corporate DBAs must provide a filing receipt from the NYS Department of State that includes the DBA.
6. Unincorporated associations: The proofs that are required depend on the type of organization. Contact a Motor Vehicles office
for information.
For Partnerships
(show one of the following proofs)
A Certificate of Partnership (filed with the County Clerk); or
A copy of the DBA filing receipt issued by the County Clerk.
SECTION 4 - SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR NAME CHANGE, OWNER DECEASED OR POWER OF ATTORNEY
Name Change
1. At the top of page 1 mark the box “OWNER NAME HAS CHANGED” and enter your new name in the space provided to the right.
2. In Section 1, enter your former name in the “Owner’s Name” box and complete the remaining boxes in Section 1.
3. In Section 2, sign the Certification and write the date.
If your name has changed and you sell the vehicle, boat or manufactured home, you can give the title with your former name to the person who
purchases the vehicle. A title in your new name is not required.
If your former name is on the title and registration and you need a duplicate title in your new name, you must first change your name on your driver
license and registration. Bring this application AND original marriage certificate, divorce certificate or other documents that confirm your name
change to any Motor Vehicles office.
If your former name is on the title but the vehicle is NOT registered and you need a title in your new name, you MUST mail this application
AND a photocopy of your marriage certificate, divorce certificate or other documents that confirm your name change to the Title Bureau at the
address shown at the top of Page 1.
Owner Deceased
At the top of page 1 mark the box “OWNERISDECEASED”. In Section 1:
1. Enter the name and date of birth of the deceased.
2. In the “C/O” (In Care Of) space, enter your name.
3. In the “Current Mailing Address” space, enter your address.
4. You must present documents to prove your identity, but not the identity of the deceased (see Section 3). You must also provide the
following:
If you are the deceased’s spouse, child under the age of 18 or next of kin, present a copy of the Death Certificate (Certificate of Death or
Certification of Death), Letters Testamentary, or Letters of Administration. In Section 2 sign your name then write “Spouse”, “Next of
Kin” or for a child under the age of 18 “Guardian of minor child”. If those relationships do not apply to you, present Letters
Testamentary or Letters of Administration.
NOTE: Additional guidelines could apply to register or transfer the vehicle for which you need a duplicate title. For additional information,
see form MV-349 (Transfer of Vehicle Registered in Name of Deceased Person) or form MV-349.1 (Affidavit for Transfer of MotorVehicle).
Power of Attorney
At the top of page 1 mark the box “OWNER HAS GIVEN POWER OF ATTORNEY”. In Section 1:
1. Enter the name and date of birth of the owner.
2. In the“C/O” (In Care Of) space, enter your name.
3. In the “Current Mailing Address” space, enter your address.
4. Provide an original Power of Attorney (POA) that is notarized and includes: The date POA was issued, name and address of person or
company that gave POA, name and address of person or company that has the POA, original signature of person who gave the POA.
MV-902 (12/15)
dmv.ny.gov
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