Selling a used car as a New York dealer: the paperwork

This page lists the official New York forms that come up when a dealership sells a used car, each linked straight to dmv.ny.gov. New York’s main title application is MV-82, Vehicle Registration/Title Application.

Forms used on nearly every sale come first, then the ones for specific situations. We check every link weekly.

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Forms for nearly every sale

MV-82

Vehicle Registration/Title Application

New York’s application to register a vehicle, get a title only, renew or change a registration, transfer plates or replace lost items.

Open on dmv.ny.gov (opens in a new tab)

New York State Department of Motor Vehicles

MV-912

Vehicle Bill of Sale

A bill of sale for a vehicle, with the price, the buyer and seller, and any terms of the sale.

Open on dmv.ny.gov (opens in a new tab)

New York State Department of Motor Vehicles

Forms for specific situations

Lost, stolen or damaged titles and plates

MV-82D

Application for Duplicate Registration

Applies for a duplicate registration; not for changing a name or vehicle details.

Open on dmv.ny.gov (opens in a new tab)

New York State Department of Motor Vehicles

Not available as a public download

MV-93

Secure Power of Attorney

New York’s secure power of attorney. It’s a controlled security form that must be ordered from the DMV, so there’s no blank copy to print.

No downloadable copy is linked for this form.

New York State Department of Motor Vehicles

Not affiliated with the New York DMV. Not legal advice. Forms change; always confirm with the state.