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Vehicle Bill of Sale NY

New York DMV has its own bill of sale, form MV-912, and the buyer hands the original to DMV when registering. Use this vehicle bill of sale. NY buyers and sellers can agree the details here and keep a full record, then copy them onto the MV-912 if DMV asks for its form.

New York at a glance

  • DMV form: MV-912, Vehicle Bill of Sale
  • Buyer signs it, even for a gift
  • Original goes to DMV; keep photocopies
  • 1972 and older: registration plus bill of sale
  • Sales tax form: DTF-802
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1Where and when
2Seller and buyer
3The vehicle
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4Price and terms
5Odometer and signing
Odometer status

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Vehicle Bill of Sale

State of · County of

Parties

Seller
and
Buyer
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Vehicle

Year
Make
Model
Body style
Color
VIN
Plate

Sale

On , the Seller sold the vehicle described above to the Buyer for (), paid by . The Seller confirms receiving this amount in full.

The vehicle is sold as-is, where-is, with no warranty of any kind from the Seller, express or implied. The Buyer has had the chance to inspect it.

The Seller states that they own the vehicle, have the right to sell it, and that it is free of any lien or claim not disclosed to the Buyer in writing.

Other terms:

Odometer statement

Reading at the time of sale: miles (no tenths). To the best of the Seller's knowledge:

the reading reflects the actual mileage. the reading reflects mileage in excess of the odometer's mechanical limits. the reading is NOT the actual mileage. Warning: odometer discrepancy.

Federal law (and state law, if applicable) requires the seller to state the mileage when ownership is transferred. Failing to complete the statement or giving false information may result in fines and/or imprisonment. For a titled vehicle, the official disclosure is also made on the title.

Seller signature · date
Buyer signature · date
Co-seller signature · date
Co-buyer signature · date

By Mohamed SkhiriUpdated November 10, 2026Checked against New York DMV's ownership transfer and proof of ownership pages

How New York DMV uses form MV-912

DMV's page on buying and selling a vehicle says that to transfer a vehicle from a seller to a buyer in a private sale, you can use the Vehicle Bill of Sale, form MV-912. Three rules come with it:

  • The buyer signs it, even if the vehicle is a gift.
  • The original goes to DMV. The new owner gives it to DMV along with the other required proofs of ownership.
  • Copies are for your files. Buyer and seller can each keep a photocopy.

Because the original leaves with the buyer, the seller ends up with only a photocopy. That's where a second, complete bill of sale for the seller is useful: our template records the as-is terms, odometer reading and payment method too, so the seller's file isn't just a copy of a state form.

Using this template with the MV-912

New York is preselected. Fill in both parties, the year, make, model, color and VIN, the price, the date and the odometer reading. Print two copies of the NY car bill of sale, sign both, and each of you keeps one. Then transfer the same details onto the MV-912 for the buyer to take to DMV, so every document shows the same price. The two should never disagree with the DTF-802 either. Treat this New York State car bill of sale as the full agreement and the MV-912 as the copy for the state.

Selling a 1972 or older car

New York doesn't issue a title for any motor vehicle of model year 1972 or older. For those, the proof of ownership is the original transferable registration, marked "transferable" on the front and signed on the back by the owner named on it; DMV won't take a photocopy. The buyer pairs it with a bill of sale. On a classic car sale, the NY car bill of sale is one of only two documents proving the change of owner, so don't skip it.

Newer vehicles transfer with the signed New York title, with the bill of sale as the buyer's receipt; if it's lost, replace it before you sell, as our title transfer guide explains.

The DTF-802 sales tax form

Sales tax is handled on a separate form, the DTF-802, Statement of Transaction, Sale or Gift of Motor Vehicle. It certifies the sale price so DMV can calculate the tax, and the private seller completes the seller's section. For a gift, the seller signs Section 6 on the second page. The price on the DTF-802 should match the one on your bill of sale.

PDF, Word or blank

Choose Save as PDF in the print window for a PDF identical to the printout, download an editable Word file, or print a blank form to complete in ink. The NY car bill of sale costs nothing, and what you type stays on your device. For a boat, a trailer or a motorcycle, pick the matching form in our bill of sale library instead of this one.

NY car bill of sale: quick checklist

Fill in both parties, the VIN, the price, the date and the odometer reading, and have the buyer sign as well as the seller. Copy the same price onto the MV-912 and the DTF-802. Keep your copy of the New York State car bill of sale with a photocopy of the MV-912 the buyer takes to DMV.

New York bill of sale FAQ

What is form MV-912?

New York DMV's Vehicle Bill of Sale. DMV says you can use it to transfer a vehicle from a seller to a buyer in a private sale, and the new owner gives the original to DMV with the other proofs of ownership.

Does the buyer sign the New York bill of sale?

Yes. DMV's buying and selling page says the buyer must sign the MV-912, even if the vehicle is a gift.

How do you sell a 1972 or older car in New York?

New York doesn't issue titles for model year 1972 and older vehicles. The seller signs the back of the original transferable registration, and the buyer pairs it with a bill of sale as proof of ownership.

Sources

This page explains common rules and is not legal advice. The New York State DMV has the final word.