The New York DMV bill of sale form is a substantiated record commemorating the purchase of a vehicle/vessel and subsequent exchange of ownership for a monetary value. The official record stipulates vital data in relation to the vehicle, buyer, seller, and transaction specifics. The state of New York mandates that an accurately completed and endorsed bill of sale must be presented in order to obtain title and registration for the vehicle. In addition, this form can protect against liability in the event that a transferred vehicle should incur any legal offenses once it has changed hands.
How to Register a Vehicle
Once you have completed the sale of the vehicle, the next step will be to have it properly titled and registered. If you have newly relocated to the state of New York, keep in mind you will need to register your vehicle within the first 30 days of residency. Before preparing the required filings, you will want to get the automobile legally insured within the state of New York. To continue the process you have the opportunity to make a reservation at your closest New York DMV facility or simply show up in person with the following documentation:
- A filled-out New York Registration and Title Application (Form MV-82).
- An authorized title to the vehicle signed over to the recipient.
- A bill of sale, complete with all necessary information and signatures.
- Sufficient proof of in-state vehicle insurance with a New York State insurance identification card.
- New York State issued driver’s license, ID card, or an acceptable alternative.
- Payment for all fees and taxes associated with the titling and registration of the vehicle.
- If the transaction of the vehicle was in the form of a private party sale, you will also need to furnish a New York Statement of Transaction (DTF-802).
- If the tax on the vehicle was paid in a previous state, you may want to complete The Claim for Sales and Tax Use Exemption (Form DTF-803).
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 form of ID stating your name and DOB (driver’s license, state-issued ID, passport, etc.)
- An executed Boat Registration/Title Application (Form MV-82B).
- If there is a lien on the vessel, you will need to 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
How to Write
Step 1 – Download in Adobe PDF.
Step 2 – Complete the first paragraph of the form by filling in the blank spaces with the following information:
- Seller’s Name
- Purchase Price
- Buyer’s name
Step 3 – Description of Vehicle or Vessel – Next, include all the requested significant details about the vehicle/vessel:
- Year
- Make
- Model
- VIN or HIN Number
Step 4 – Terms and Conditions – If there are any stipulations to the agreement or specific terms or conditions that apply to the contract, you can document them in this section.
Step 5 – Seller Information – Input all vital seller information as follows:
- Seller Name
- Seller Address
- Signature
- Date
Step 6 – Buyer Information – Enter all remaining data in the spaces provided:
- Buyer Name
- Buyer Address
- Signature
- Date