Bill of Sale · New York
New York Vehicle Bill of Sale (2026)
New York uses form MV-912 as the vehicle bill of sale. The original goes to the DMV with the title application, and buyer and seller also complete the DTF-802. A bill of sale alone is not proof of ownership without a title or transferable registration.
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New York vehicle sale: key facts
- Notary required?
- No notary requirement was found; notarizing is optional.
- Official state form
- MV-912 — Vehicle Bill of Sale; DTF-802 — Statement of Transaction.
- Seller next step
- Complete the odometer and damage disclosure on the title and the DTF-802; remove the plates.
- Gifts
- Write "gift" and $0 — MV-912 is required even for gifts.
- Titled vehicles
- Model year 1973 and newer; older vehicles use a transferable registration.
Official sources: NY DMV — Buy, sell or transfer a vehicle · NY DMV — Form MV-912 · Last reviewed: October 2026
How it works
- Answer a few questions about the seller, the buyer and the vehicle. The form follows New York rules.
- See a free preview of your document.
- Unlock it with a one-time payment and download it in PDF and Word, with signing and filing instructions for New York.
Frequently asked questions
- Does a New York vehicle bill of sale need to be notarized?
- No notary requirement was found; notarizing is optional.
- How long does the buyer have to title the vehicle in New York?
- See the facts table above.
- Does a bill of sale replace the certificate of title?
- No. When the vehicle is titled, ownership passes by signing over the title. The bill of sale records the price, date and parties, which is useful for taxes and as proof of the sale.
- Is the odometer disclosure required?
- Under federal law (49 CFR 580), motor vehicles of model year 2011 and newer need an odometer statement until they are 20 years old; model year 2010 and older are exempt. Our form calculates this for you.
- Can I get it in Spanish?
- Yes. You sign the English document, and you also receive a Spanish reference translation and Spanish signing instructions.
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