MV-456

The NY DMV form MV-456, titled Certification of Disposition of Vehicle on Behalf of Absentee Owner, is a legal document that allows an authorized individual to sell or transfer a vehicle owned by a member of the U.S. military who is currently away on active duty. The form requires the representative to certify their relationship to the owner, provide the vehicle's registration and identification details (Year, Make, VIN), and identify the specific purchaser.

To complete a valid transfer, this form must be accompanied by the vehicle's original title (for models 1973 and newer) or a transferable registration (for models 1972 and older). Use of this form bypasses the standard requirement for the owner's signature and physical presence at the DMV, provided the representative has been granted permission by the service member to dispose of the vehicle. The document also carries a legal warning that any false statements made within the certification are punishable as a crime under the New York Penal Law.