Updated May 31, 2022
New York bill of sale forms record information about the sale and transfer of a piece of private property between two people. The information includes specific details about the property as well as the buyer and seller. These forms are particularly useful for high-value property sales, such as cars and boats, but can hypothetically be used for any kind of tangible private property.
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Forms (4)
Boat Bill of Sale – This document will prove the sale, purchase, and change of ownership of a vessel.
Download: Adobe PDF, Microsoft Word (.docx), Open Document Text (.odt)
General Bill of Sale – This form is usually utilized as proof between two private parties that a legal sale and purchase of personal items has been transacted.
Download: Adobe PDF, Microsoft Word (.docx), Open Document Text (.odt)
Gun Bill of Sale – An official contract for the transfer of ownership.
Download: Adobe PDF, Microsoft Word (.docx), Open Document Text (.odt)
Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale – Required by the DMV to process new registration and license plates. The seller’s signature is required.
Download: Adobe PDF
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.