Are you only applying for a title certificate?
Yes, I just want the title.
Then you must pay the sales tax at a motor vehicle office, just bring your proof of ownership and proof of purchase price. The most commonly accepted proof of purchase price is an statement of transaction, sale or gift of motor vehicle, trailer, all-terrain vehicle, vessel boat, or Snowmobile at NY State department of tax and finance DTF-802, available at any motor vehicle office or by from the DMV internet office.
That sounds great. So what do I need to register?