Updated April 14, 2023
A New York bill of sale records the sale and transfer of private property (most commonly a motor vehicle). It includes the details of the sale for registration and accounting purposes. A bill of sale should be completed at the time of sale or after both the buyer and seller have completed the exchange.
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Vehicle Registration Forms
- Bill of Sale;
- Vehicle Registration/Title Application (Form MV-82);
- Statement of Transaction (Form DTF-802);
- Odometer Disclosure Statement (Form MV-103);
- Certificate of Title or other proof of ownership (apply for a replacement title at the NY DMV’s website);
- Valid driver’s license;
- New York Motor Vehicle Power of Attorney is needed if the owner designates another person to register the vehicle for them;
- Registration Fees; and
- Proof of Insurance with Minimum Requirements:
- $10,000 for property damage for a single accident
- $25,000 for bodily injury and $50,000 for death for a person involved in an accident
- $50,000 for bodily injury and $100,000 for death for two or more people in an accident
Boat Registration Forms
- Bill of Sale;
- Boat Registration / Title Application (Form MV-82B);
- Certificate of title;
- Proof of identity;
- Proof of ownership; and
- Registration fees.