New York

Disclaimer (a legal necessity)

The following information is intended for use only as a general guideline and we do not warrant the correctness of it. If you are intending to purchase a kit vehicle, assemble your own, build a hot rod or otherwise purchase a vehicle or vehicle components that are not already supplied with an official title, it is essential that you contact the appropriate authorities in your state or province.

 

Title

New York State DMV is the responsible body.

Require Manufacturer's Certificate of Origin and any bills of sale for significant parts i.e. engine, transmission, etc..

Must be inspected and if no VIN then NY State VIN will be issued.

Registration

Must go through safety inspection.

Emissions

For homebuilt or kit vehicles, engine must have the emissions control equipment that came as standard on year of motor.  Some areas in and around NY City will require a tailpipe test and emissions must meet 1979 standards.

 

New York DMV has a very helpful website:

http://www.nydmv.state.ny.us/homemade.htm

and just about the best people we have encountered on their Help Line:

(518) 474-5282

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