How to own a vehicle in
New York
as a non-US resident
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New York
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Presence requirements
The US states, not the national government, control vehicle ownership in the United States.
In order to own a vehicle in any US state, you must establish a presence in that state.
These are the presence requirements to own a vehicle in this state:
Address
New York address required to own a vehicle in New York.
Proof of Residency at Address
None required.
Identity
Six points of identity must be provided. A foreign passport with a valid I-551 (Temporary Evidence of Permanent Residence Status) stamp or I-94 (Arrival-Departure Record Card) attached is worth 4 points. Examples of documents worth 1 point each include a utility bill with name and address, and a bank statement.
Cost of owning a vehicle
When you register a vehicle - apply for ownership and permission to drive it on public roads - two costs are due:
- Sales tax
- Registration fees
Sales tax and registration fees are due in the state in which the vehicle is registered, not where the vehicle is purchased.
These are the costs to own a vehicle in this state.
Sales tax is due where a vehicle is owned, not where it is bought - so owning a vehicle in Montana can save you hundreds (or thousands) of dollars.
Sales tax (state + local average)
8.75% of the vehicle's value
Registration fees
$141 - $255
Inspection Requirements
In order to register a vehicle (or renew a registration in this state, the vehicle must meet the following inspection requirements:
Vehicles aged 2-26 years require annual a combined annual safety and emissions inspection. Inspection extension sticker provided on registration giving vehicle 10 days to be inspected.
There are 38 states that
Don't require proof of residency.
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There are 21 states that
Don't require proof of residency.
Don't require a US driver's license.
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There are 7 states that
Don't require proof of residency.
Don't require a US driver's license.
Don't require vehicle inspections.
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Montana is the only US state that
Allows non-residents to register vehicles through a company.
Doesn't require a US driver's license.
Doesn't require vehicle inspections.
Doesn't have vehicle sales tax.
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• No vehicle inspection requirement
• No sales tax (purchase your vehicle in any US state)
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