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Bill of Sale (Requirements)
- Buyer’s information
- Name
- Signature
- Seller’s information
- Name
- Signature
- Vehicle information
- Year/Make
- Vehicle identification number (VIN)
- Sale information
- Date of sale
- Purchase price ($)
In New York, the seller must sign a Vehicle Bill of Sale (MV-912), and the buyer must also sign it.
Source: New York DMV (Buy, Sell, or Transfer Vehicle Ownership)
How to Register a Vehicle
To register, you can make a reservation at your closest New York DMV facility or show up in person with the following documentation:
- Bill of Sale (Form MV-912): Helpful for your records and may be needed in some situations.
- Fees and Taxes: First-time registration fees normally include the sales tax, a plate fee or registration transfer fee, a title certificate fee, a vehicle use tax in most counties, and a 1- or 2-year registration fee.
- Insurance ID Card:
- Vehicle Registration/Title Application (Form MV-82)
Notes
- After a private sale, you must register and title the vehicle at a DMV office.
How to Register a Boat
In New York, vessel registrations remain valid for a 3-year period. To obtain a registration, appear in person with the following documents to a DMV office that is suitable for you (you may also send the requirements via mail):
- Acceptable proof of ownership, such as:
- Bill of sale
- The vessel’s title signed and dated by the preceding owner.
- Manufacturer’s Statement of Origin
- The New York DMV also provides a list of all acceptable forms of proof.
- A legal ID stating your name and DOB (driver’s license, state-issued ID, passport, etc.)
- An executed Boat Registration/Title Application (Form MV-82B).
- If the vessel has a lien, you must provide a completed New York Notice of Lien (Form MV-900).
- For sales tax purposes, you will need to complete a Statement of Transaction for Sale or Gift of a Motor Vehicle, Trailer, All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV), Vessel (Boat), or Snowmobile (Form DTF-802).
- Payment for the registration process and taxes. Acceptable forms of payment include:
- Credit or Debit Card
- Cash
- Money Order
- Check
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