New York Bill of Sale
New York requires a bill of sale for private sales. New York does not require notarization. Two signatures are enough. Pick what you are selling, fill in the form, and download a free PDF that the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles will accept alongside Form MV-912.
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New York bill of sale forms by item
Each form below asks only for what that item needs, and carries New York's notary note and agency details in the footer.
- New York Vehicle Bill of SaleProves the sale date, so the seller is off the hook for tickets, tolls and accidents after the handoff.
- New York Motorcycle Bill of SaleMotorcycles change hands often and informally; a signed bill of sale settles who owned the bike on which date.
- New York Boat Bill of SaleBoats, motors and trailers can be three separate pieces of property; one bill of sale ties them to one sale.
- New York Trailer Bill of SaleMany trailers under a certain weight are not titled, so the bill of sale is the ownership record.
- New York Firearm Bill of SaleProves the date the firearm changed hands if it later turns up somewhere it should not.
- New York Mobile Home Bill of SaleMobile homes are titled like vehicles in most states; the bill of sale supports the title transfer.
- New York RV Bill of SaleRVs are high-value and often sold with generators, hitches and furnishings that should be listed.
- New York ATV / UTV Bill of SaleOff-highway vehicles are often sold without a title, so the bill of sale is the ownership chain.
- New York Dirt Bike Bill of SaleMost dirt bikes have no title; this document is the ownership record.
- New York Golf Cart Bill of SaleGolf carts are rarely titled; the bill of sale is proof of ownership.
- New York Jet Ski Bill of SaleBoat registration offices want the price for tax and the HIN for the record.
- New York Snowmobile Bill of SaleSnow states register snowmobiles and tax the purchase price.
- New York Scooter / Moped Bill of SaleScooters over the state's cc limit are titled and registered like motorcycles.
- New York Equipment Bill of SaleBusinesses need a bill of sale to book the asset and claim depreciation.
- New York Tractor Bill of SaleTractors are not titled; this is the ownership paper.
- New York Horse Bill of SaleBreed registries (AQHA, APHA, Jockey Club and others) need it to transfer papers.
- New York Dog Bill of SaleProof of ownership for licensing, vet records and microchip registration.
- New York Livestock Bill of SaleBrand inspection states will not clear cattle for movement or sale without proof of ownership.
- New York General Bill of SaleA written receipt for anything worth arguing about.
- New York Business Bill of SaleTransfers the assets at closing in one signed document.
Selling privately in New York: what to know
New York requires a bill of sale (MV-912) for every private vehicle sale, alongside the signed title and odometer statement.
- Bill of sale: required for private sales.
- Notary: notarization optional.
- Official form: Form MV-912.
- Agency: New York State Department of Motor Vehicles.
- Odometer: federal disclosure applies to vehicles under 20 model years old, on the title or a separate statement.
Want the paperwork finished in one sitting? The $9 ready-to-sign pack adds seller and buyer copies, the odometer statement and a New York notary page.
New York at a glance
- Bill of sale
- Required for private sales
- Notary
- Notarization optional
- Official state form
- Form MV-912
- Where the buyer registers
- New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (dmv.ny.gov)
New York requires a bill of sale (MV-912) for every private vehicle sale, alongside the signed title and odometer statement.
Common questions
Does New York require a bill of sale?+
New York requires a bill of sale for private sales. New York requires a bill of sale (MV-912) for every private vehicle sale, alongside the signed title and odometer statement.
Does a bill of sale have to be notarized in New York?+
New York does not require notarization. Two signatures are enough.
Is there an official New York bill of sale form?+
Yes, Form MV-912, published by the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles. The PDF generated here contains the same information in the same order and is accepted with it or in place of it in most offices.
What do I need to register a vehicle bought privately in New York?+
The signed title, the bill of sale, proof of insurance where required, your ID, and payment for sales or use tax plus title and registration fees, filed with the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles within the state deadline.