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New York Bill of Sale

New York Form MV-912: Bill of Sale

MV-912 is New York's official bill of sale form. It records the sale price, date, and both parties' information, and is commonly requested by the DMV or the buyer's insurer as proof of the transaction.

Where to get MV-912

Free, fillable PDF from the New York DMV forms library — no office visit required.

Get official Form MV-912

How to fill out MV-912 for a private car sale

  1. 1

    Download and print two copies

    One copy for the buyer, one for the seller. MV-912 is a fillable PDF, so you can type in the details before printing.

  2. 2

    Enter the vehicle description

    Fill in the year, make, model, VIN, and current odometer reading exactly as they appear on the title.

  3. 3

    Enter buyer and seller information

    Full legal names and addresses for both parties.

  4. 4

    Enter the sale price and date

    This is the figure NY uses at registration for sales tax purposes.

  5. 5

    Sign — no notary needed

    New York does not require a notary for a private sale bill of sale. Both parties simply sign.

  6. 6

    Buyer registers within 10 days

    The buyer brings the signed title and MV-912 to the DMV within 10 days of the sale date to complete the transfer.

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