Used Vehicle Registration
Register a pre-owned vehicle from a dealer or private seller with the paperwork handled correctly the first time.
How we help
Used vehicles carry more paperwork history than new ones, and a title that was signed incorrectly can stall a registration for weeks. We check the title assignment, the bill of sale and the sales tax information, then submit a clean registration packet.
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
- Signed-over certificate of title from the seller
- Bill of sale or completed sales tax statement
- Proof of New York insurance
- Current plates or plate transfer information, if applicable
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
Registration Renewal
Renew an expiring New York registration without waiting in a DMV line.
- Photo identification
- Your renewal notice or current registration, if available
Registration Transfer
Transfer a registration from a vehicle you sold or traded to your replacement vehicle.
- Photo identification
- Registration and plates from the previous vehicle