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Bill of Sale in New York

Federal & State Law Editorial TeamLast reviewed: April 2026

Start with the official New York form

The canonical, court-accepted version of this form is published by the DMV office for vehicle title/registration; otherwise retain with records. Search your county or district court's website for the current Bill of Sale form before relying on any template. Forms are revised periodically — always confirm you have the current revision before filing.

Verify with your local court clerk before filing: local rules sometimes add cover-sheet, formatting, or service requirements beyond what the state-issued form shows.

New York Requirements

  • Identify buyer, seller, item description, sale price, and date
  • For vehicles: VIN, year/make/model, odometer reading on form MV-103
  • DTF-802 Statement of Transaction must be filed for vehicle sales tax calculation
  • Title must be properly signed over (or new title applied for if older vehicle)
  • Combined state and local sales tax (up to 8.875% in NYC) due at registration
Filing Location

DMV office for vehicle title/registration; otherwise retain with records

Filing Fee

$50 title fee + 4% state sales tax + local sales tax (varies up to 8.875%)

Statute Reference

N.Y. U.C.C. § 2-401 and N.Y. Veh. & Traf. Law § 2113 (transfer of vehicle ownership)

How to Complete This Form

  1. 1Obtain a blank quitclaim deed form that complies with your state's requirements.
  2. 2Enter the full legal name and address of the grantor (the person transferring the property).
  3. 3Enter the full legal name and address of the grantee (the person receiving the property).
  4. 4Include the complete legal description of the property (obtained from the current deed or county records).
  5. 5Sign the deed in the presence of a notary public and any required witnesses.
  6. 6File the deed with the county recorder's office along with any required transfer tax forms and fees.
  7. 7Keep a copy of the recorded deed for your records.
Educational Example

Editorial Template (Not the Official Court Form)

This is an educational template showing the typical structure of a Bill of Sale in New York. It is not a court-validated form and should not be used in place of the official form issued by the DMV office for vehicle title/registration; otherwise retain with records. Use this template only to understand what information you will need to assemble before completing the official form. Submitting this template instead of the official form may result in rejection by the court clerk.

Bill of Sale in Other States

CaliforniaTexasFloridaIllinoisPennsylvaniaOhioGeorgiaNorth CarolinaMichiganAlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasColoradoConnecticutDelawareHawaiiIdahoIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNorth DakotaOklahomaOregonRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyoming

Other Forms in New York

Quitclaim DeedPower of AttorneyLast Will and TestamentLiving Will / Advance DirectiveLLC Operating AgreementResidential Lease AgreementEviction NoticeSmall Claims Court ComplaintDivorce PetitionName Change PetitionWarranty DeedPrenuptial AgreementRental ApplicationDemand LetterAffidavit of ServicePromissory NoteNon-Disclosure AgreementNon-Compete AgreementChild Support Modification Petition

When to Talk to a Lawyer

  • Your situation involves complex legal issues or significant financial consequences.
  • You are unsure whether the form meets your state's specific requirements.

This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.