either the NY State Certificate of Title and it must be the original or a certified copy ,or  acceptable proof of ownership from another state
I almost forgot to inquire about the Permit Application. What address should I send it to if I plan to do this by mail?
The address that you will need to send your documents and payment to is the NYS DMV Title Services Department of Motor Vehicles, 6 Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12228-0331.
Regarding the registration and title of the vehicle, how can I change the name of the title?