New York Bill of Sale Forms

A New York bill of sale is a legal document that lets New York residents transfer ownership of personal property to someone else.

After the purchase, the bill of sale acts as a receipt of the exchange between the buyer and seller and prevents fraudulent practices.

Bill of Sale – By Type (5)

A form to buy or sell a motor vehicle in the state of New York. In many states, a bill of sale is required to register a vehicle at the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).

Vehicle Bill of Sale

A document to transfer ownership of recreational water vehicles (such as motorboats, sailboats, yachts, and jet skis) in the state of New York.

Boat Bill of Sale

A form to buy or sell a trailer (or any non-motorized vehicle pulled by another vehicle) in the state of New York and register it at the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).

Trailer Bill of Sale

A document to transfer ownership of a gun (such as a handgun, rifle, or shotgun) in the state of New York, and avoid legal or criminal issues involving the weapon after it is sold.

Firearm Bill of Sale

A form to record the transfer of a motorcycle in the state of New York. By detailing information about the bike being sold, you can protect yourself from fraudulent sales.

Motorcycle Bill of Sale

Requirements

New York requires sellers to issue a bill of sale for any private sale of a motor vehicle, including the gifting of cars. Buyers should keep the bill of sale forms and the accompanying title transfers to register their vehicles properly.

Vehicle Registration Forms

Here are the documents you’ll need to register your motor vehicle:

• Bill of Sale
• Sales Tax Exemption Form (Form DTF-803), for out-of-state dealer purchases
• Sales Tax Paid in Another State Form (Form DTF-804) for out-of-state dealer purchases
• Vehicle Registration/Title Application (Form MV-82)
• Title with transfer portion completed for used vehicles (apply for a replacement title with the NY DMV)
• Odometer Disclosure Statement (Form MV-103)
  • If the vehicle is less than ten years old (and the accompanying Damage Disclosure Statement)
• Statement of Transaction (Form DTF-802)
• Registration fees
• Valid driver’s license
• Proof of insurance [1]
  • $10,000 for property damage for a single accident
  • $25,000 for bodily injury plus $50,000 for the death of a person in an accident
  • $50,000 for bodily injury and $100,000 for the death of at least two people in an accident

Use a motor vehicle power of attorney form if someone else will register your vehicle on your behalf.

Boat Registration Forms

Registering a boat is similar to registering a motor vehicle, but you don’t need as many documents. Discover what you need below:

• Bill of Sale
• Boat Registration/Title Application (Form MV-82B)
• Certificate of title
• Proof of identity
• Proof of ownership
• Registration fees (they range from $22 to $75) [2]

Gun Registration Forms

New York state law requires the registration of handguns (§ 400.00(16-a)). To apply for a handgun license or a rifle/shotgun permit, you need to bring the following documents:

• Bill of Sale (must sign in front of a notary public in some counties)
• State of New York Pistol/Revolver License Application (Form PPB-3)
• Signed and notarized (where required) statements regarding arrest history, affidavit of familiarity, affidavit of co-habitant, and acknowledgment of person agreeing to safeguard firearms along with the application
• Name Verification
• Proof of Residence
• Birth Certificate for US citizens or an Alien Registration Card for applicants born outside the United States
• Color photos you’ve taken within the last 30 days

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