DMV/VERIFI Message #131
Date: 7/23/2025
Registration Sticker and Inspection Certificate Removal
When a dealer acquires a motor vehicle with a registration sticker displayed, the dealer MUST immediately remove the sticker (see Commissioners Regulation Part 78.17).
Leaving the registration sticker affixed may result in citations (parking tickets) being issued to the prior registrant
A New York State dealer may be held accountable for any citations issued due to the registration sticker remaining on a motor vehicle
This remains true if a motor vehicle was acquired directly from the owner, or wholesale from another dealer (both dealers may be held accountable)
When a dealer acquires a motor vehicle with an inspection certificate that was issued to the prior owner/registrant, the dealer MUST immediately remove the inspection certificate, even if issued within the last 30 days (see Commissioners Regulation Part 78.15).
DMV will be auditing dealers for compliance.
Motor Vehicle Dealers & Transporters Regulations may be found at: https://dmv.ny.gov/forms/cr78.pdf
If you have any questions about these requirements, you may contact Technical Services at 518-474-5282 option 4.
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