Complete this form and bring it with the license plates, if any, to any Motor Vehicles office. Address. Commissioner of Motor Vehicles (enter Name of Motor Vehicles office notified).If you have an overdue debt and fail to make payments on it, your belongings could get repossessed. Find out about the process and what your rights are. This article covers how vehicle repossession works in New York state and what your rights are as a New Yorker. Repossession is part of the collection process, not part of the litigation process. Therefore, no official papers need be served. 1. Gather information of the recent owner from records. This file is a comprehensive repossession checklist designed to guide lenders through the key steps involved in the repossession process. To submit this form, please complete all fields accurately and ensure all necessary documents are attached.