Government-issued photo ID (driver's license, state ID). Vehicle registration (paper original, not a photo). Proof of current NY auto insurance (paper card or app screenshot acceptable at most pounds). Payment for fees + violations.
If the vehicle isn't registered in your name, you'll need a notarized authorization from the registered owner. Out-of-state plates need the out-of-state registration.
Missing any item and you're sent home. Make a checklist before you go. Or hire us to handle it — standard $249 / hour rate.