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.
UPCOMING STATEN ISLAND VEHICLE AUCTION MONDAY DECEMBER 8TH. 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 ,December 8 , 2025 at 10:00 AM @ Breen Bro Towing, 566 Industrial Loop West Staten Island, NY 10309 the right, title, and interest of the judgment debtors in and to the following vehicles:
LOT YEAR MAKE MODEL VEHICLE ID LIENHOLDER CASE #
1. 2004 FREIGHTLINER MT45 4UZAANBW54CN46857 2412260010
2. 2011 INTERNATIONAL MA025 1HTMMAALXBH316243 2502031003
3. 2020 AUDI Q5 WA1ANAFY6L2086037 LIEN 2509240937
4. 2021 BMW 330i 3MW5R1J05M8B75370 2509120008
5. 2021 CHEVROLET Tahoe 1GNSKRKDXMR444969 2510301032
6. 2005 FORD E-250 VAN 1FTNE24W85HA39137 2505010736
7. 2024 MITISUBSHI Eclipse Cross JA4ATVAA0RZ048973 LIEN 2503030961
8. 2020 HONDA Accord 1HGCV1F14LA012964 LIEN 2510230965
9. 2008 CHEVY Impala 2G1WB58N181216837 LIEN 25026623
10. 2016 VOLVO VNL 4V4NC9EG1GN946388 25031813
11. 2015 KIA Optima KNAGM4A75F5645547 LIEN 25033377
12. 2013 SUBARU XV CrossTrek JF2GPAKCXD2853928 LIEN 25033381
13. 2005 TOYOTA Camry 4T1BF32K45U599584 25033681
14. 2019 VOLVO VNL 4V4NC9EH3KN204155 BREEN BRO BROOKLYN 25039421
15. 2012 CHRYSLER 300 2C3CCAET4CH283553 BREEN BRO BROOKLYN 25039728
16. 1999 INTERNATIONAL 9900 2HSFTASR9XC032863 25044300
17. 2022 FORD Explorer 1FMSK8DH0NGC02218 LIEN 25045343
18 2013 FREIGHTLINER Cascadia 1FUJGLDR3DLBV8729 BREEN BRO BROOKLYN 25047108
19. 2019 FREIGHTLINER Cascadia 3AKJHLDV1KSKH2944 LIEN 25047134
20. 2008 WABASH Trailer 3H3V532C98T006025 25047164
21. 2008 MAZDA Mazda3 JM1BK12G181837414 SALVAGE 25049896
22. 2009 HONDA Odyssey 5FNRL38889B018948 25049898
23. 2004 FORD F-150 PICK/UP1FTPX12544NB24628 25049901
24. 2008 ME/BE M-Class 4JGBB86E78A333530 LIEN 25049906
25. 2011 JEEP Grand Cherokee 1J4RR6GT5BC606700 25049911
26. 2013 HYUNDAI Veloster KMHTC6AD7DU167328 25049917
27. 2023 JEEP Grand Cherokee 1C4RJHBG2PC528578 LIEN 25049919
28. 2018 CHEVY Equinox 3GNAXJEV9JL162991 LIEN 25049988
29. 2004 HYUNDAI XG350 KMHFU45E24A271924 25049996
30. 2020 JEEP Compass 3C4NJDCB9LT238606 LIEN 25051430
31. 2005 CHRYSLER Town and Country 1C4GP45R55B390243 25051388
32. 2004 TOYOTA Prius JTDKB20UX40095898 25051373
33. 2011 AUDI Q5 WA1DKAFPXBA013805 25051353
34. 2007 CHEVY Colorado PICK/UP 1GCCS199478190055 25051407
35. 2010 CHEVY Malibu 1G1ZA5E04AF226270 25051403
36. 2006 MITSUBSHI Lancer JA3AJ26E16U058781 LIEN 25051426
37. 1998 FORD E-150 VAN 1FTRE14L9WHA73154 25051420
38. 2003 JEEP Liberty 1J4GL48K43W605069 25051399
39. 2017 AUDI A4 WAUANAF43HN007557 25051453
40. 2004 SUBARU Forester JF1SG65604G710300 25051363
41. 2006 FORD E-150 VAN 1FTRE14W36HA01375 25051370
42. 2007 CHEVY Avalanche 3GNFK12367G232231 25051383
43. 2006 FORD Taurus 1FAFP56U86A163386 25051410
44. 2010 MAZDA CX-9 JM3TB3MV0A0212260 25051450
45. 2013 DODGE Dart 1C3CDFBA0DD289586 REBUILT SALVAGE 25051394
Upcoming NYC Sheriff ANTHONY MIRANDA VEHICLE AUCTION WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 8TH. 2025 .
IF YOUR VEHICLE WAS TOWED VISIT THIS WEBSITE >>>> https://nycserv.nyc.gov/NYCServWeb/PVO_Find_Towed_Vehicle.jsp