Buying or selling a car privately in New York: the forms

Buying or selling a car privately in New York? For the sale itself, New York’s form is MV-912 (Vehicle Bill of Sale).

Every form below links straight to dmv.ny.gov, never a copy, and we check the links weekly.

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The forms

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.

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.

New York State Department of Motor Vehicles

MV-82D

Application for Duplicate Registration

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

New York State Department of Motor Vehicles

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.

New York State Department of Motor Vehicles

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