Does a bill of sale have to be notarized in New York? No. A bill of sale for a private party vehicle transfer does not need to be notarized in New York.
What vehicles must be titled prior to registration? Every vehicle purchased with a Garageman Lien as proof of ownership or any vehicle subject to the DMV Salvage Vehicle Program must receive first be titled before it will be allowed to be registered.
Can I transfer a title certificate that has a lien listed? You can transfer the title certificate and give the new owner the original proof that any lien listed on the title certificate was satisfied. Keep a copy of the proof for your records.
Does a bill of sale have to be notarized in New York? No. A bill of sale for a private party vehicle transfer does not need to be notarized in New York.
It is important to make sure all the requirements for the respected state law are included in the bill of sale. As, with any legal written document a bill of sale can be handwritten.
The title for a vehicle must be in the name of the owner(s), but it can be registered to another person or people.
Required: A true and certified copy of the title from the lien holder of the original title. A letter of permission from the lien holder from that person to register the vehicle in NY state. An original ins card. Copy of NY drivers license or 6 points of ID.
Can I transfer a title certificate that has a lien listed? You can transfer the title certificate and give the new owner the original proof that any lien listed on the title certificate was satisfied. Keep a copy of the proof for your records.