Yes in New York. Took off the plates, registration sticker, and inspection sticker off once the certificate of title and bill of sales was filled out and signed (make sure you have copy for yourself).
To transfer a car title, you'll need the signed original title, a completed bill of sale, valid ID, odometer disclosure for cars under 10 years old, proof of insurance, and sales tax information. Gathering all required documents ensures a smoother process.
The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles requires each of the following documents, in order to properly transfer ownership of your vehicle: Signed bill of sale. "Transfer Ownership" section of title certificate filled out. Acceptable proof of ownership- title, NYS certificate (original copy)
A New York vehicle bill of sale (also known as form MV-912) is a document that records the transfer of ownership of a motor vehicle from one party to another. It serves as proof of the transaction when interacting with the New York Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
Fill out a Statement of Transaction: The buyer and the seller must fill out a Statement of Transaction form DTF-802. This is then submitted to the New York DMV where sales tax is calculated and collected from the buyer.
Vehicles Purchased in a Private Sale The new owner must give the original bill of sale to the DMV along with the other required proofs of ownership when they title and register the vehicle.