Can I cancel insurance without surrendering plates?

In most states, you can’t cancel insurance before returning plates. Some insurance companies and some states require surrendering license plates before canceling auto insurance. You first need to submit proof of surrendering your license plate in order to cancel your auto insurance policy.

How long do you have to return license plates in NY?

You have a maximum of 60 days after the date the registration was issued to apply for the 1st year of the registration fee. DMV will process a refund of the first-year fee if eligible.

How can I cancel my car insurance?

Most car insurance policies state that you can cancel your policy at any time. You only need to send a written notice with the effective date of cancellation. It is always a good idea (and in most cases a requirement) to notify your old insurer when you switch to a new insurer.

What do I do with my old license plates NY?

Department of Motor Vehicles When destroying the old plates, we recommend that you use a permanent ink marker to cross out the plate number or otherwise deface the plates. Your old plates are considered to be scrap metal and you can recycle them at your local scrap metal yard or recycling drop-off station.

What do I do with my old NY license plates?

Your old plates are considered to be scrap metal and you can recycle them at your local scrap metal yard or recycling drop-off station. For more information, visit Recycle Right New York.

When do I need to surrender my license plate?

When you need to surrender plate (s) Before you end the vehicle’s liability insurance coverage If you do not turn in your plate (s), we will suspend your registration and can suspend your driver license. If you want to register your vehicle in another state

What happens if I fail to surrender my trailer plate?

2 Trailers: Normally a trailer does not need liability insurance. The DMV will not suspend your driver license or registration if you fail to surrender the plate. The DMV recommends that you surrender any type of vehicle plate when the plate is not used to make sure that the plate is destroyed.

What happens if you dont turn in your license plate in New York?

Before you end the vehicle’s liability insurance coverage If you do not turn in your plate (s), we will suspend your registration and can suspend your driver license. If you want to register your vehicle in another state You must surrender your New York State vehicle plates to the New York DMV.

Do you have to surrender your motorcycle license?

1 Motorcycles: You do not need to surrender motorcycle plates if there is a lapse in the liability insurance coverage. A motorcycle must have liability insurance to be operated. 2 Trailers: Normally a trailer does not need liability insurance. The DMV will not suspend your driver license or registration if you fail to surrender the plate.