New York Vehicle Bill of Sale
New York Vehicle Bill of Sale
In New York, a bill of sale (Form MV-912) is required to register a privately purchased vehicle. No notarization is needed, but the buyer usually needs it plus the sales-tax form.
Vehicle bill of sale requirements in New York
New York requires a bill of sale for privately sold vehicles — Form MV-912 — which the buyer uses when registering and titling the vehicle at the DMV.
No notarization is required, but the bill of sale must include the seller and buyer, the vehicle's VIN, the sale price, and the date. New York also uses form DTF-802 to calculate sales tax on the reported price.
Both parties should keep a signed copy; the buyer will need the original to complete registration.
Reference: New York DMV. This is general educational information, not legal advice — confirm current New York DMV requirements before completing a sale.
New York vehicle sale key points
- New York requires a bill of sale (MV-912) for private vehicle sales.
- No notarization is required for the New York vehicle bill of sale.
- A sales-tax form (DTF-802) is typically submitted along with the bill of sale.
- Include the VIN, sale price, and odometer reading; the buyer needs these to register.
How to create your New York bill of sale
- 1. Open the iRunDocs vehicle bill of sale generator with New York selected.
- 2. Enter the buyer, seller, vehicle, VIN, price, and odometer reading.
- 3. Review the PDF preview, then download your document.
- 4. Complete the transfer following New York's requirements above, and keep a signed copy.
Frequently asked questions
Is a bill of sale required to sell a car in New York?
Yes. New York requires a bill of sale (Form MV-912) for private vehicle sales, and the buyer needs it to register and title the vehicle.
Does a New York car bill of sale need to be notarized?
No. New York does not require notarization, but you will also need the sales-tax form (DTF-802) when registering.
What tax form goes with a New York bill of sale?
Form DTF-802 is used to report the purchase price and calculate sales tax when the buyer registers the vehicle.
Bill of sale requirements in other states
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