What will I need to do when I register my vehicle in New York at a DMV office as far as sales taxes?
When you register your vehicle you must either pay the sales tax, prove that the sales tax was paid, or prove that your vehicle registration is exempt from sales tax.
What is the procedure if I was not a resident of New York when I bought my car?
You will use the Sales Tax Ememption form at NY State Department of Tax and Finance DTF-803 to receive a non-resident exemption from NY State sales tax.