Legal Question in Family Law in New York

Reregistering a Car after a divorce

I just found out that my car registration was suspended because my soon to be ex-husband had outstanding parking tickets. The car is currently registered in his name. I will be getting full ownership of the car in the divorce settlement. Do I need to pay off the tickets in order to register the car in my name, or do I just turn in the license plates and re-register the car in my name using a copy of the divorce decree? I live in New York State.


Asked on 10/18/08, 7:42 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Jason Kessler Law Offices of Jason B. Kessler, P.C.

Re: Reregistering a Car after a divorce

Under the ownership consent statute you need to pay off the tickets.

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Answered on 10/18/08, 8:07 pm
Jonathan Cohen

Re: Reregistering a Car after a divorce

Yes as the dmv suspended his registration and not yours so if he signs title over to you you could re register the auto

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Answered on 10/18/08, 9:07 pm


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