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Seller full name & address
Buyer full name & address
Vehicle year, make, model, and body style
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number — 17 digits)
Odometer reading at time of sale
Sale price
Lien holder information (if applicable)
"As-is" or warranty condition statement
Date of sale
Seller signature & date
Buyer signature & date
Notarization required
Nebraska requires this document to be notarized. Both buyer and seller must sign before a notary public.
Most states require this document to transfer a vehicle title. Bring it with the signed title certificate to your local DMV.
A motor vehicle bill of sale is a legally required document for most state DMV title transfers in the United States. It records the private-party sale of a car, truck, SUV, or van — capturing the VIN, odometer reading, sale price, and signatures needed to complete the title transfer and release the seller from future liability.
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A motor vehicle bill of sale without proper documentation exposes both buyer and seller to significant liability.
Seller remains legally liable after the sale
If the buyer fails to transfer the title, the vehicle remains registered in the seller's name. The seller could receive traffic citations, toll violations, or even be held liable for accidents involving the vehicle long after it was sold.
Odometer fraud exposure
Federal law (MVIC Act) requires odometer disclosure for vehicles under 10 years old. A bill of sale with a documented odometer reading protects the buyer from rollback fraud and protects the seller from fraud allegations.
Hidden lien problems
A buyer who purchases a vehicle with an undisclosed lien may have the car repossessed. Always run a lien check before signing, and note lien status in the bill of sale.
Follow the typographic hierarchy — bold titles mark each new section
Enter SELLER information in the first block, BUYER in the second
Describe the property using the full width of the open field
Enter payment details in the CONSIDERATION area
Sign and date at the bottom — the white space clearly indicates where
Always record the 17-digit VIN — verify it against the title and the dashboard plate
Note the odometer reading at time of sale, not at any prior inspection
Run a free VIN check (NHTSA) or paid Carfax/AutoCheck before finalizing
File the completed bill of sale within 10 days to protect yourself from post-sale violations
Does New York require a bill of sale to transfer a vehicle title?
Yes. The NY DMV requires a bill of sale (or Form MV-912) along with the signed title certificate. Without both documents, the title transfer cannot be completed at the DMV.
What is the sales tax on a private vehicle sale in New York?
New York charges sales tax on private vehicle sales at the county rate (typically 8–8.875%). The tax is calculated on the greater of the sale price or the vehicle's NADA book value.
Can I sell a car without a title in New York?
You cannot legally transfer ownership without a title. If the title is lost, apply for a duplicate with DMV Form MV-902 before completing the sale.
Who pays the sales tax — buyer or seller?
In New York, the buyer is responsible for paying sales tax to the DMV at the time of title transfer. The bill of sale establishes the taxable sale price.
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