Am I required to have a driver license or learner permit to apply for a vehicle registration or title certificate?
Answer
No. You are not required to have a driver license or a learner permit to apply for a registration or a title certificate. You must be at least 16 years old and show proof of identity and date of birth to apply for a registration or title certificate. You must also meet all of the other requirements to register a vehicle.

You must have automobile liability insurance on your vehicle to apply for a registration. The insurance company requires that you identify a driver with a valid driver license or learner permit as a principal driver for your insurance policy.


What is the minimum age to apply for a vehicle registration or a title certificate in NYS? Is a driver license or learner permit required to apply for a registration or a title certificate?
Answer
You must be 16 years of age or older to apply for a registration or a title certificate in NYS.

You are not required to have a driver license or learner permit to apply for a vehicle registration or title certificate.

These requirements also apply to the registration of a boat, a snowmobile, or an ATV.