] When registering a vehicle in New York at a DMV office, you must either   pay sales tax   demonstrate that sales tax was paid
What should I do if I was not a resident of New York when the vehicle was purchased?
In that case please use the Sales Tax Exemption Form {Sales Tax Form} pdf at the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance DTF-803 to receive a - Resident Exemption from Sales Tax New York State. Form DTF-803 defines the terms "non-resident" and "resident".
What if the person is a member of the United States Armed Forces and does not reside in New York?