A New York bill of sale is a legal form that records the sale and transfer of private property, usually a motor vehicle. It contains important details about the transaction, which are required for registration and accounting purposes.
Notary Public – a public officer who can witness the signatures of the buyer and seller.
Type of Sale
What to Include in a New York Bill of Sale?
- The buyer’s name + address
- The seller’s name + address
- The vehicle/car description (make, model, year, + body style)
- The car’s vehicle identification number (VIN)
- The sale date
- Transaction details (purchase: price, trade, and/or gift)
- The warranty information (sold “as-is”)
- The Odometer Disclosure
- The Federal Law, 49 U.S. Code § 32705, requires a bill of sale to include a verifying statement about the vehicle’s mileage. Vehicles greater than ten years old
- and over 16,000 pounds are exempt.
New York Bill of Sale Form Example