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.

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