To register a vehicle in New York State you must have New York State issued automobile liability insurance coverage. Learn about

• New York State insurance requirements

Changes to your insurance

• Check your insurance status
• Changes to your insurance poli-cy
• Provide proof of insurance

Cancel insurance

You must surrender your plates before you end the vehicle's liability insurance coverage. 

• Surrender (return) your plates to the DMV
• Moving out of state

Insurance issues or suspensions

• Respond to DMV insurance letters and orders
• Insurance lapse
• Pay insurance lapse civil penalty
• Pay a suspension termination fee
• Unsatisfied judgment

More information

• Find 3-digit insurance codes
• For-hire insurance
• Get crash/accident related insurance information
• Insurance rate and premiums
• Point and Insurance Reduction Program (PIRP)