N.Y. Vehicle & Traffic Law § 2108: Contents and effect

§ 2108. Contents and effect. (a) Each certificate of title issued by

the commissioner shall contain:

(1) The date issued;

(2) The name and address of the owner;

(3) The names and addresses of any lienholders, in the order of their

apparent priority as shown on the application or, if the application is

based on a certificate of title, as shown on the certificate;

(4) The title number assigned to the vehicle;

(5) A description of the vehicle including, so far as the following

data exists: its make, year model, identifying number, type of body if a

motor vehicle or hull material if a vessel, and whether new or used, and

any other information required by the commissioner; and

(6) Any other data the commissioner prescribes.

(b) The certificate of title shall contain forms for assignment and

warranty of title by the owner, and for assignment and warranty of title

by a dealer, and may contain forms for applications for a certificate of

title by a transferee, the naming of a lienholder and the assignment or

release of the security interest of a lienholder.

(c) A certificate of title issued by the commissioner is prima facie

evidence of the facts appearing on it.

(d) A certificate of title for a vehicle is not subject to

garnishment, attachment, execution or other judicial process, but this

subsection does not prevent a lawful levy upon the vehicle.

* (e) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a certificate of

title to a vehicle which is a mobile home or a manufactured home issued

by the commissioner is prima facie evidence of the facts appearing on

it, notwithstanding the fact that such vehicle, at any time, in any

manner, shall have become attached to realty.

* NB Effective until December 12, 2026

* (e) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a certificate of

title to a vehicle which is a manufactured home issued by the

commissioner is prima facie evidence of the facts appearing on it,

notwithstanding the fact that such vehicle, at any time, in any manner,

shall have become affixed in any manner to real property.

* NB Effective December 12, 2026