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 NYC Sheriff ANTHONY MIRANDA VEHICLE AUCTION MONDAY DECEMBER 29. 2025 .
ANTHONY MIRANDA SHERIFF'S EXECUTION SALE NYC PARKING VIOLATIONS OPERATIONS. I will sell at Public Auction by Dennis Alestra, Auctioneer, on Monday , December 29th. 2025 at 10:00 AM at Breen Bro Towing ( Brooklyn) 1908 Shore Pkwy Brooklyn, NY 11214.
LOT# YEAR MAKE VEHICLE ID LIENHOLDER CASE #
1. 2019 HONDA 1HGCV1F34KA154540 LIEN-AMERICAN HONDA FIN CORP. 25044299
2. 2020 HONDA 1HGCV1F30LA015605 LIEN-HONDA LEASE TRUST 25047121
3. 2014 FREIGHTLINER 1FUJGLD50ELFL7668 25047148
4. 2011 ME/BENZ WDDHF8HB2BA436213 LIEN-COLLATERAL TITLE CO 25044293
5. 2003 CHEVY 1GCGG25V631180593 25044302
6. 2008 ACURA 2HNYD28238H503399 25040500
7. 2009 LAND ROVER SALSK25449A193604 LIEN-ALLY FINANCIAL 25043345
8. 1994 FORD 1FDEE14HXRHC06000 SALVAGE 25044289
9 out. 2019 CADILLAC 2G61U5S34K9144675 LIEN PRINCIPLE MERCHANTS LSNG 25044286
10. 2005 GMC 2GTEK13T851104890 25044291
11. 2012 FORD 2FMGK5BC9CBD00180 LIEN-ALLY FINANCIAL 25039032
12. 2008 HYUNDAI KMHDU46D28U573196 25046517
13. 2013 BMW 5UXWX7C54DL981703 25046521
14. 2006 ME/BENZ WDBRF92H66F761083 25046576
15. out 2008 TOYOTA JTDKB20U687813797 25046017
16. 2010 ACURA 2HNYD2H64AH504750 25046093
17. 2002 GMC J8DE5J14227900177 UNABLE TO LOCATE 25045815
18 2021 GOLDENEAGLE 4MJUB2029ME078390 BREEN BRO RICHMOND 2045804
19. out 2015 FORD 1FDUF5GY1FEA47845 25050763
20. 2017 HINO 5PUNE8JT2H4S57079 LIEN-TOYOTA INDSTR CMMRCL 25052424
21. 2009 DODGE 3D4GG47B19T556054 25051928
22. out. 2018 JEEP 3C4NJDBB0JT456285 RTO 25039701
23. 2012 ME/BENZ WDDLJ9BB1CA050021 LIEN-CAPITAL ONE AUTO FINANCE 25046572
24. 2004 HYUNDAI KM8SB12B64U774934 25046522
25. 2019 DODGE 2C4RDGBG0KR789340 25046563
26. 2014 RAM 3C6TRVDD4EE126168 UNABLE TO LOCATE 25046538
27. out 2021 BMW WBA13AL05M7H18024 LIEN-FINANCIAL SERVICES VEHICLE TRUST 25046905
28. 2001 GMC 3GDKC34G31M112729 BREEN BRO RICHMOND 25047316
29. 2012 LAND ROVER SALFT2BN0CH291443 25046518
30. 2002 NISSAN JN1DA31D62T412218 UNABLE TO LOCATE 25045821
31. 2009 ISUZU JALE5W16297300817 25045748
32. out 2024 NISSAN JN8BT3BB4RW429320 LIEN-NISSAN INFINITI LT LLC 25045594
33. 2013 BMW 5UXWX9C56D0D04376 LIEN-BMW BANKOF NORTH AMER. 25045602
34 2004 HONDA SHSRD788X4U233785 25046579
35. 2021 FABRIQUE 5Z5GC362XMS001401 BREEN BRO RICHMOND 25050569
36. 1999 GMC J8DC4B149X7017197 LIEN- FORD MOTOR CREDIT COMPANY 25044912
37. 2000 BMW WBADM6345YGV03806 25050189
38. 2013 KIA 5XXGN4A7XDG252877 25044301
39. 2020 CHEVROLET 2GNAXTEV7L6113128 LIEN-SANTANDER CONSUME USA INC 25050165
40. 2012 AUDI WAUTFAFHXCN008335 25050264
41. 2013 AUDI WAUGFAFC8DN076219 25050170
42. 2014 TOYOTA 4T1BF1K4EU301257 25050185
43. 2008 SUZUKI JS3TE941784100611 LIEN-USAA FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK 25049509
44. 2012 FORD 3FAHP0JA3CR276219 25050591
45. 2019 ISUZU 54DC4W1B7KS807574 25048028
46. 2005 GMC GDHK24215E340817 25048024
47. 2008 FORD 1FMFK18508LA57623 LIEN-ABS NAT. AUTO SERV. INC. 25048265
48. 2008 JEEP 1J8FF28W58D619977 LIEN- TD AUTO FINANCE LLC. 25048200
49. 2011 CHEVROLET 1GNKVJED5BJ167390 25049503
50. 2013 BMW WBAXG5C56DD233729 REBUILT SALVAGE 25049507
51. 2022 CADILLAC 1GYS4BKL3NR325058 LIEN ACAR LEADING LTD. INC 25049489
52. 2008 BMW WBXPC93498WJ09285 25049513
53. 2019 CHEVROLET 1G11Z5S37KU104830 25048278
54. 2006 AUDI WAUDF78E06A109146 25049466
55. out. 2013 BMW WBAXH5C52DD108224 LIEN BMW BANK OF NORTH AMERICA 25049516
56. 2020 AUDI WAUPFAF23LN002857 ABANDONED PROPERTY 2209130665
57. 2007 SAAB YS3FH51UX71142113 ABANDONED PROPERTY 2304170607
58. 2006 ME/BE WDBRF87J36F785329 ABANDONED PROPERTY 2305310421
59. 2004 HONDA AP / SALVAGE 2311270670
60. 2004 TOYOTA 5TDZA23C84S219328 ABANDONED PROPERTY 2404240589
61 2007 LEXUS 2T2HK31U97C038922 ABANDONED PROPERTY 2412120605
62 2008 SAAB YS3EH49G083508431 ABANDONED PROPERTY 2508280732
63. 2017 HONDA 2HKRW6H3XHH216282 ABANDONED PROPERTY 2504150592
64. out. 2011 ME/BE WDDNG8GB3BA371373 AP (LIEN- WESTERN FUNDING INC) 2510230578
65 out. 2007 HONDA 5FNRL38797B066866 AP ( SALVAGE ) 2510230210
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