License Plate Transfer
Move your existing plates onto another vehicle in your name.
How we help
Plate transfers are simple only when the names and insurance line up. We check that the plates are eligible and that the new vehicle is properly insured under the same owner before submitting the transfer.
We prepare and review the paperwork before it is submitted, so a missed signature or an incorrect assignment does not send you back to the counter. Bring the documents below to our West Babylon office — or call first if you are unsure whether something applies to your transaction.
Documents you may need
Requirements can vary by transaction. We confirm the exact list when you contact us.
- Photo identification
- Plates and current registration
- Proof of ownership for the vehicle receiving the plates
- Proof of New York insurance
What to expect
Submit a request or call and we will confirm what applies to your vehicle, explain any government fees, and tell you when to come in. Processing times are set by the DMV and vary by transaction, so we never promise same-day completion.
Long Island Express Tags is an independent DMV service business, licensed by the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (NYS DMV). We are not a government agency or an official DMV office, and our service fees are separate from applicable government DMV fees.
More vehicle registration
New Vehicle Registration
Register a brand-new vehicle purchased from a dealer and leave with plates and registration in hand.
- Photo identification (NY driver license or NYS non-driver ID)
- Proof of New York insurance for the vehicle
Used Vehicle Registration
Register a pre-owned vehicle from a dealer or private seller with the paperwork handled correctly the first time.
- Photo identification
- Signed-over certificate of title from the seller
Registration Renewal
Renew an expiring New York registration without waiting in a DMV line.
- Photo identification
- Your renewal notice or current registration, if available