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New York Repossession Laws
Quick Answers:
Where do I refer to for Title or
License Registration?
For state Title and License Information,
refer to:
New York Department of Motor
Vehicles
Public Service Department
P. O. Box 2750
Albany, New York 12220
Telephone: (518) 486-4714.
Security Interests:
Shown on title held by lienholder.
Recording Requirements:
Per the
Uniform Commercial Code (UCC)
adopted in September, 1964: Must be
filed in the city or town where
mortgagor or buyer resides at time
of execution of the document. If
non-resident, then where property is
located.
Recovery Requirements:
As per the UCC, repossession is
allowed and permitted as long as it
is peaceful.
Redemption Requirements:
No redemption after foreclosure and
sale.
Deficiency Requirements:
Permitted if provided for by the
mortgage. Retaking does not bar suit
for price and vice-versa. Confession
of judgment notes are permitted.
Special Motor Vehicle Provisions:
No provisions.
Documents Required to Transfer
Ownership of Motor Vehicle:
Title in lienholder's name and
notarized Bill of Sale.
Documents Required for
Liquidation:
If New York Title, must have a
signed off MV-901 (notice of
recorded lien) and a MV950
(combination bill of sale, odometer
statement, affidavit of
repossession). If out of state
title, title must show lienholder as
owner and a notarized bill of sale.
Plates:
Remain with the
owner / debtor. Plates must be sent
to DMV if the owner does not accept
them and sign for them when vehicle
is repossessed.
All recovery requirements and fees are
current as of 2002.
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only a starting point for reference,
and are not meant to be legal advice or a replacement for legal console. Please consult a repo company in your area, county, or
state if you have any questions
about repossession service there.
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repossession laws at
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