What should I do if I was not a New York resident when the vehicle was purchased?
In that case, use the New York State Department of Tax and Finance DTF-803 Sales Tax Exemption Form {Sales Tax Form} pdf to receive a - New York State Resident Exemption. Form DTF-803 defines the terms "non-resident" and "resident".
and can the DMV issue me a receipt?
DMV does not issue a sales tax receipt.