In eight select states, the DMV does not require the license and registration to match. In Delaware, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Mississippi, New York, North Dakota, and Pennsylvania, drivers must prove their residency in the state where the vehicle is registered.
Can a New York driver’s license have an out of state address?
Typically, No. You must be a resident of a state in order to have a drivers license from that state.
Can you register a car in a different name than on the title ny?
Yes, they can. If the registration and title show two different names, the owner (the name on the title certificate) must authorize the other person to register the vehicle by completing box 3 on the Vehicle Registration/Title Application (PDF) (MV-82) form.
Can two people own a car?
If you intend to own the vehicle jointly, you’ll need a written agreement outlining the details. This is especially important if only one of you signed for the loan but both of you will be contributing toward its repayment. When you register the vehicle with the state, put it in both names.
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Can someone else insure my car if the title is under my name?
Yes, you can buy auto insurance coverage for someone else, as most companies allow the driver and policyholder to be in different names. This is fairly common for teen drivers, as parents generally are the auto policyholders until dependents can purchase their own vehicle and own insurance.
Does car owner have to be main driver?
The main driver has to drive the car more often than the named driver. If they don’t, it counts as a type of fraud called “fronting” (and here’s our guide on insurance fraud). But the main driver doesn’t necessarily have to be the owner or the registered keeper. This is pretty common for married couples.