That is true, Morty! Well, looks like we put it together. It looks like it was last registered in NY. Can I have any DMV check the number or just in NY?

What is the next step to getting a title? What happens if there isn't a record available or worse case, shows either already registered (as in rebodied)or stolen and never recovered? Can I use a bill of sale from the yard I purchased it from and get a salvage title? I assume I would have to get it in NY?